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How do recent changes affect applying for a DTV visa from Vietnam instead of your home country?
Anyone else already had prior plans to apply for the DTV not in their native country? I’m supposed to fly to Hanoi to apply on the 31st:(((
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the challenges of applying for a DTV visa while in Vietnam, particularly due to changes in immigration rules that prevent applications while on a tourist visa after August 31. One user expressed concern about being unable to submit their application on the 30th due to the website downtime. Community members shared advice on alternative plans, including flying home to apply or exploring other visa options like the NON-B visa. Some shared experiences and suggested applying from the USA instead, emphasizing the complexities surrounding new regulations and application processes.
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Anonymous ******************
@James *******
thank you for sharing! Where can I find this information?
Lee *********
Is this being applied across all embassies everywhere, or is this specific embassies? How certain is this? If would staying in Vietnam for an extended period of time with a long-term lease (3 or 6 months) meet those requirements?
James ********
@Lee ********
worldwide with ALL Thai Embassies and Consulates.
Andrei ********
Why don't you apply in your own home country?
Max ****
I got rejected today. I honestly thought my documents were complete and valid. It might have been affected by the new rule — after August 31, you can no longer submit applications while on a tourist visa in Vietnam. Hope this information helps.
Ku***
@Max ***
Hi, when did you lodge your application?
DaringHa*********
Why flying to Vietnam to apply?
Gustav *******
DaringHamster7780 maybe because you already are in Thailand and don’t want to take a 10+ hour long flight.
Locked ********
Cold blooded. More time to save and plan is a good way to look at it. Just gonna make you appreciate it more when you do get to Thialand!
RedDragonf**********
The fact that they did this at such short notice has to make you wonder what could be next....
Reed **********
Yes sadly 2 of the places i tried to apply last year already had this PR rule or couldn't approve before my visa in that country ran out of days. Has anyone had any good experiences applying from USA? Do they require multiple years of tax returns, in person visits (my state of domicile is probably 1000 miles from the corresponding embassy / consulate.
James ********
@Reed *********
where do you have legal residence in the USA ?There are no in person interviews in the USA.
For what purpose for the DTV visa will you be applying for ?
Workcation DTV?
Soft Power Activity?
MysticalAs***********
@Reed *********
i was approved by the NY consulate and didn't require any of that. It took 5 weeks though.Ray *******
Get a NON B visa instead. Far more secure than the ever-changing DTV. Had no issues so far and been on it over 2 years now!
Brian *********
@Ray ******
you work for a company in Thailand?Ray *******
@Brian ********
Set up my own. You would need an agent/lawyer to help though if you wanted to do the same
Mike **********
@Brian ********
well for a start he will need Thai investors who not only own 51% but also show where the funds came from.Brian *********
@Ray ******
upon setting up your own. What are to l the financial requirements for you and the business?
Za *******
I think instead of flying to Hanoi, you should just fly home and apply from there👍🏻
Thomas **********
Good Luck...😄
John *****
Spend your time and money in vietnam instead, fantastic country
Reed **********
@John ****
Vietnam people and Lao people were all incredibly kind towards me. I am surprised as well that we are even granted access. Not all Americans support what our government was and currently is involved in though. I hope one day to have a second passport for when everything hits the fan.Reed **********
@John ****
I feel like this line has been overused about a million times. Amazing country, but Vietnam will one day revamp their system too. What country wants criminals on the run settling down in their country. I hope all of these countries start vetting their visitors better.
Murray ********
Just landed in Philippines back to Aus we go
quic*****
The website will be down on the 30th and until midnight. So you won't be able to submit it. You should fly today.
Wannikea *********
quiche555 unavailable only the 30th
quic*****
@Wannikea ********
true
Fitfac *******************
go there and apply 6 months metv instead.
James ********
@Fitfac ******************
wise advice ✅
John **********
Time for a change of plan
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