Answered2 years ago
What are the document requirements and tips for applying for a DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)?
Received my DTV and entered Thailand🙏
Applied in Ho Chi Minh 🇻🇳, took me 2 days!
Highly recommend this embassy , super chill and easy going people! Even security guys are very nice!
Case: Music Producer/ Artist 🕺🏻Freelance.
Thanks to everyone in this amazing group for all of your tips and advices 🙏❤️!
What I provided:
- Passport
- 340$ ( no signs, clean banknotes, they are crazy about it)
- Filled visa application
- 1 pic (4x5)
- Entry Vietnam stamp
- Bank statement 3-6 month ( I had 4 month one from Bangkok Bank with decent amount , they want to see a lot of movement of funds over the last 3/6 months)
- CV
- Socia media ( printed screen shots )
- Wikipedia page
- Google page
- Professional portfolio / Highlights ( Electronic Press Kit attached)
- Contracts with your clients / invoices ( under your name as a freelancer or under your company that you work for )
Applied in Ho Chi Minh 🇻🇳, took me 2 days!
Highly recommend this embassy , super chill and easy going people! Even security guys are very nice!
Case: Music Producer/ Artist 🕺🏻Freelance.
Thanks to everyone in this amazing group for all of your tips and advices 🙏❤️!
What I provided:
- Passport
- 340$ ( no signs, clean banknotes, they are crazy about it)
- Filled visa application
- 1 pic (4x5)
- Entry Vietnam stamp
- Bank statement 3-6 month ( I had 4 month one from Bangkok Bank with decent amount , they want to see a lot of movement of funds over the last 3/6 months)
- CV
- Socia media ( printed screen shots )
- Wikipedia page
- Google page
- Professional portfolio / Highlights ( Electronic Press Kit attached)
- Contracts with your clients / invoices ( under your name as a freelancer or under your company that you work for )
Answer summary
A user shares their successful experience in obtaining a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from the embassy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, noting the ease of the process and the friendly staff. They provided various documents including a passport, visa application, bank statements, and professional portfolio showcasing their work as a freelance music producer. The discussion also covers additional insights on document requirements, the necessity of showing fund movements in bank statements, visa renewals, and tax liabilities for long-term stays.
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Esther ******
For the bank Statement is it possible to show just 500k in Thai bank account since my friend will be helping me with depositing to my bank account I do have Thai bank account for a while
Sergey *************
OP@Esther *****
they need to see the movement of funds, the deposit that you put before u do the statement will not work. But maybe if you put 500k in a weeks ( for example 100, 150, 100, 50, 25, 25, 50) - is gonna work 😄Esther ******
@Sergey ************
gotcha thank uJins ********
Do we need to pay tax in Thailand for these workactions? Also can we open bank account with DTV? Best Wishes bro.
Sergey *************
OP@Jins *******
about the tax: I’m looking for answers as well, how they gonna check. Bank account yes u can open , SCB easy
Jins ********
@Sergey ************
thanks Bro 🤜🤛 Best wishesSergey *************
OP
Simon ************
Did you need to show some document when u enter thailand our just the visa? 🙏
Judy *********
What is DTV stand for?
Jins ********
@Judy ********
Destination Thailand VisaSergey *************
OP@Simon ***********
just visa
Andrew *****
Do you have to maintain 500k each month for the 4 months that you've submitted?
Sergey *************
OP
Sab *****
Wikipedia page? 😬
Sergey *************
OP@Sab ****
public person, artist :) talent visa case 😁
ThNa ********
How many days does it take from the date of application until the date of approval?
Sergey *************
OP@ThNa *******
2 business daysThNa ********
@Sergey ************
oh possible?Sergey *************
OP@ThNa *******
official info, 2 days if they approved your docs
Tim ***********
@Sergey ************
until the end of sept. As of Oct 1 they are moving to an evisa system and it will take around 30 days.
Benjamin *********
@Sergey ************
wow great to hear! Thinking I'll make a trip to HCMC soon . Thanks for your post.Sergey *************
OP@Benjamin ********
highly recommend! Super chill people out there, super helpful as well.
Deanna *******
What will you have to do to renew in February?
Sergey *************
OP@Deanna ******
I go out of country almost every 2 weeks so it’s not a problem for me. Can’t imagine stay in 1 country for more than 6 month without going out haha 😬 but if u wanna stay , just go there and extend for another 180 days in local embassy
Graham ******
@Sergey ************
Immigration Office not Embassy ;)Deanna *******
@Sergey ************
I've been in Thailand for 9 years. The question was for friends looking at using this type visa.Sergey *************
OP@Deanna ******
😊 they can always do boarder run and get another 180 days. Everyone u enter Thailand u will get 180 days no matter what.
Ian *********
doesent a 6mth visa /stay in thailand also make u liable for thai tax unless u go out and bk in again???
John **********
@Ian ********
if you are inside Thailand for 180 days or more in any calendar year then you automatically become thai tax residentSergey *************
OP@Ian ********
I don't know about taxes yet. I heard about it, I'm trying to figure it out and how will they control it.
Daniel *************
Hey sorry how do you mean “want to see a lot of movement”?
Sergey *************
OP@Daniel ************
I mean you can't just put money on the card and make a statement. you have to have a good history of funds movement with final balance not less than 500k THB ( ~ 14k usd )Rogerio ******
@Sergey ************
do you really have to? is it specified somewhere? (sorry, jumping on the thread here)
Leo *********
@Rogerio *****
Where did you apply for the DTV? At HCMC too? 🙏Rogerio ******
@Sergey ************
I have the DTV and only had to provide a simple statement showing 500k thb in the bank, no need for 'good history of fund movements'.Sergey *************
OP@Rogerio *****
I just followed their requirementsDaniel *************
@Sergey ************
got it, thanks!Rogerio ******
That's crazy documents. I applied online in the US, I went through soft power and only had a medical certificate letter stating I had a follow up appointment.
Adrià ********
@Rogerio *****
it depends on the Embassy.. Lucky you!Sergey *************
OP@Rogerio *****
haha I just brought everything 😂🤣
Andy ************
Another successful DTV! They're coming thick and fast now! 👍👍
Sergey *************
OP@Andy ***********
🙏❤️, it will be easy to get by the end of the year, next year I think they will tighten the rulesAndy ************
@Sergey ************
It wouldn't surprise me. Although I think if there's any changes it'll be in the application fee. I can't see it staying at 10,000 baht for long. The government will see the money rolling in and will at least double the fee.Sergey *************
OP@Andy ***********
true
Ručman ***********
What documents did you need!?
Sergey *************
OP@Ručman **********
- Passport- 340$ ( no signs, clean banknotes, they are crazy about it)
- Filled visa application
- 1 pic (4x5)
- Entry Vietnam stamp
- Bank statement 3-6 month ( I had 4 month one from Bangkok Bank with decent amount , they want to see a lot of movement of funds over the last
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months)- CV
- Socia media ( printed screen shots )
- Wikipedia page
- Google page
- Professional portfolio / Highlights ( Electronic Press Kit attached)
- Contracts / Invoices ( under your name as a freelancer or under your company that you work for )
The more documents you provide, the more chances you will get.
Sum *****
@Ručman **********
no vaccination certificate neededActivity
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