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Is it normal to receive a tourist visa instead of a DTV after an interview in Vientiane?

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Jun 9, 2025

21 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi, I had interview today at Vientiane. After that they approved a tourist visa. Is it normal? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user reported receiving a tourist visa after their interview in Vientiane, prompting questions about whether this is typical. Several community members responded, indicating that being issued a tourist visa instead of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) is not normal but may occur if the applicant does not meet DTV requirements. It's suggested to recheck with the consulate about potential mistakes, as some participants noted that alternative visas like METV are sometimes issued when conditions are not fully met.

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Anonymous ******************

Officer probably just pocketed the 8500 difference and will be popping bottles in samlo this weekend 😆

20 days ago

Ben ********

No it's not normal, but I hear that it's a somewhat common alternative to be given a tourist visit if for some reason you didn't qualify for the DTV. You could question it with them, but I doubt it's a mistake

21 days ago

Paul *********

Mb they don’t think your remote work is satisfactory or what ever you applied for

21 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Yes, they are sometimes giving METV or other visas if the applicant isn't fulfilling the requirements. That's a little more fair and pleasant than being denied.

21 days ago

Wannikea *********

I think we need to hear the details of your interview

21 days ago

John **********

It is usually a sign that you have not satisfied the requirements for a DTV and they have seen that a tourist visa more than satisfied your requirements

21 days ago

John *********

DTV is not for everyone

21 days ago

Tim ***********

Of course, it's not normal. Normally, you should have received a DTV, but maybe it was a mistake. You could go back to the counter where you paid the 10,000 baht, which is open in the morning, and ask if it was perhaps a mistake because you applied for a DTV

21 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Tim **********

They are giving other types of visas such as METV if they judge the requirements not fulfilled. That's a fair alternative instead of a denied application.

21 days ago

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Andi ***********

They sometimes issue TV if they feel the applicant has not presented enough long term evidence to issue the DTV.

21 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Softpower or Workation?

21 days ago

Anonymous *************

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