Answereda year ago
Is it normal to show bank statements and log into banking apps for a DTV visa interview in Vientiane?
Hi everyone,
I’m applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane (Laos). After my status changed to “Pending Approval,” I received an email with an interview appointment asking me to bring original documents and noting they may review my online banking.
Is this normal in Vientiane? How did it go for you in practice?
* Did PDF bank statements (3–6 months) + a current balance confirmation suffice, or did they actually ask you to log into your banking app?
* If you had to log in, was showing the balance and a few recent incoming payments enough—without scrolling through the full history?
* Anything else they asked about?
Context: I’m self-employed (sole proprietor), working 100% remotely (SEO, Google Ads, analytics, AI) for clients in EU. I’ve prepared:
• a self-employment statement + client confirmation letters
• CEIDG extract
• bank statements (several months) + invoices matching inflows
• payment confirmation and all originals
Thanks in advance for sharing experiences (no sensitive info needed).
I’m applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane (Laos). After my status changed to “Pending Approval,” I received an email with an interview appointment asking me to bring original documents and noting they may review my online banking.
Is this normal in Vientiane? How did it go for you in practice?
* Did PDF bank statements (3–6 months) + a current balance confirmation suffice, or did they actually ask you to log into your banking app?
* If you had to log in, was showing the balance and a few recent incoming payments enough—without scrolling through the full history?
* Anything else they asked about?
Context: I’m self-employed (sole proprietor), working 100% remotely (SEO, Google Ads, analytics, AI) for clients in EU. I’ve prepared:
• a self-employment statement + client confirmation letters
• CEIDG extract
• bank statements (several months) + invoices matching inflows
• payment confirmation and all originals
Thanks in advance for sharing experiences (no sensitive info needed).
Answer summary
The user is applying for a DTV visa in Vientiane, Laos, and seeks advice on whether it's common for the embassy to request an interview where original documents and online banking access may be required. Comments from others confirm that such interviews are typical, and many suggest that showing a bank balance and proof of income through mobile banking is often necessary.
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Si ***********
Yes, will check for balance of 500k thb for 3 months. And also will ask to show any income in your mobile banking.
Anonymous ******************
Yes, that's normal for Vientiane.
Anonymous ******************
Jakby co w Warszawie wydają luźniutko i szybko, bez wywiadów 😉 Ale Twoja lista wygląda bardzo legit ☺️ Powodzonka!
John *******
Very common for this embsssy to require interviews and they will want you to log in.
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