Hello, I'm sharing my experience after being approved for the DTV Workation visa. I’d like to thank this group again for all the valuable information. I am French.
Application Details :
- Type: DTV Workation
- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
- Departure: Bangkok DMK → Hanoi
- Hotel booked for: 6 days
Timeline :
- Friday, February 14: Arrived in Hanoi in the evening
- Application submitted online at 10 PM – Status: "Pending document"
- Monday, February 17, 10 AM: Status changed to "Request document" (I had uploaded my company’s registration (KBIS) under section 4 Financial Evidence, but they likely requested the document to move it to section 5 Employment Contract)
- Monday, February 17, 10:30 AM: Reuploaded the company registration
- Wednesday, February 19, 1 PM: Approved
Documents submitted online (official website):
- Passport: Clear photo taken with a phone
- ID photo: 3.4 x 4.5 cm (taken at Kodak and sent to my email in JPEG format)
- Merged PDF containing a photo of visa stamp, boarding pass, flight invoice, and hotel reservation in Hanoi
- Thai phone number
- Permanent address: Address in France
- Current address: Hotel in Hanoi
- Intended date of arrival in Thailand: 7 days after arriving in Hanoi
- Intended length of stay: 170 days
- Flight details: A flight number found on Skyscanner for a return to Thailand (7 days after arriving in Hanoi)
- Accommodation type: Name and address of a hotel booked for 4 days in Bangkok (I think 2 days would be enough)
4. Financial evidence (submitted as a merged PDF with section titles for each category):
- 6 months of bank statements in French (original)
- 6 months of bank statements translated into English (converted PDF to Word with iLovePDF, then used ChatGPT for translation; highlighted salary in yellow for each month)
I HAD THE 500K THB ONLY 2 WEEKS BEFORE APPLYING. If your last bank statement doesn’t show the 500K THB (mine didn’t, since it updates on the 17th of each month), I requested a bank balance certificate from my bank showing I have at least 500k in my current account dated few days ago ONLY, before applying & translated into English from my bank.
- Screenshot of my banking app showing total balance (current + saving, in French)
- Latest savings account statement, not so much, the 500k was on the current account (original + English translation)
Optional – Sponsorship documents:
- Sponsorship letter (English), just say that the company support me financial if needed
- Company commercial register (KBIS – Original & English Translation) (Uploaded under section 5, which is why I received a “Request Document” notification)
- Company bank statement (original + translated)
5. Employment contract section:
- Employment contract (English) including job title and role
- Employment certificate (English, generated with ChatGPT) a simple letter stating that my employer authorizes me (name/passport number) to work remotely indefinitely, from abroad including Thailand, my start date and the amount of my salary, sign and stamp from the company
- 6 months of original payslips
- 6 months of translated payslips (English)
Returning to Bangkok (DMK) – No issues.
Before getting the DTV, my visa history was:
- 2024: 2-month visa exemption + 1-month extension (twice in the year)
- 2025: 2-month visa exemption + 1-month extension → Left Thailand for 1 week → Returned with the DTV
If all your document are already in English, less work for you haha.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post details the author's experience in obtaining a DTV Workation visa while in Hanoi, Vietnam. It outlines the timeline of their application, including documentation requirements such as a clear photo, ID, financial evidence (bank statements), accommodation details, and an employment contract. The author shares insights on submitting documents and navigating the process efficiently, along with personal advice based on their successful application. Key issues raised in the comments include questions about mandatory documents and discrepancies in listed requirements.
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