What are the necessary documents and best practices for applying for a DTV visa at the HCMC embassy or Hanoi consulate?

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Hello everyone!! I am applying for a DTV visa in **the HCMC embassy or Hanoi consulate** and would like to ask for some kind advice from you regarding my situation. I have my questions listed at the end of the post.

(This may be too long but I would really appreciate every comment as I tried to consult the agency before and they tried to raise up the price from 30K to 55K baht in two weeks. I’m stunned)

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**>Background (can skip this part when reading and come back for references)**

⁃ I worked in Thailand as a salesperson from 2022 to early 2023 with a NON-B visa and a work permit. I quitted the job in the early 2023 and changed to 6-month Muay Thai visa, training Muay Thai.

⁃ After my Muay Thai visa ended in October 2023, I flew to visit home for a few months. I started working remotely as a salesperson at a company from the other country that is not Thailand and my home country in November 2023. The contract stated that my location was in Thailand, because I was renting a condo in Bangkok (The rental Contract is Aug2023-Aug2024) and did not want to get taxed in my home country. I usually receive my salary through WISE.

⁃ I came back to Thailand in January 2024 and proceeded to get an ED education visa. I had been working remotely with the ED visa until July 2024 as I took a career break. I am now applying for new jobs and will get one shortly.

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**>I am planning to apply at the HCMC embassy or Hanoi consulate at the end of this month.**

Other than photos, passport copies and visa application form, **my current documents include**:

⁃ Cover Letter and CV: introducing myself, what I do

⁃ 7-month Bank Statement(Issued by the bank in my home country): amount equivalent to 500K baht (500K baht has been in my bank for half a month, not very much transaction going on this account either as I receive my salary through WISE and I have other Thai bank account opened since 2022)

⁃ Work Contract from November 2023

⁃ Rental Agreements in Thailand [One appeared in my work contract (Aug 2023-Aug 2024) and one I am residing now (July 2024-July 2025)

⁃ hotel booking in vietnam

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**>My questions include:**

1. Are the HCMC embassy and Hanoi Consulate good choices or are there any more recommendable embassies or consulates?

2. Must the 500K baht equivalent be in the account for certain number of months for the HCMC embassy and Hanoi Consulate?

3. Rental Agreements (?): Should I attach any of them?

4. Pay slips (?): I would not attach them in the first place. Should the embassy later require it, I can attach my WISE pay slips but they will only show from Nov 2023 – July 2024. I will attach a letter explaining that I am taking an unpaid leave from July 2024-Now. Do you guys think this is a good idea or should I include this information that I am on an unpaid leave now since in the cover letter? Any advice please?

5. Bank Statement: Should I also attach a bank statement from a Thai bank? Many transactions in there were transferred from my WISE account, which I usually receive salary from.

6. Bank Guarantee (?): Should I request for one and attach it?

7. Tax Return (?) : I would not attach them in the first place. Should the embassy later require it, I can attach it but it will show that my salary has not been taxed.

8. Do you think it is a good idea to apply for the DTV visa now or should I wait until I can get a new job, and I can ask the company to issue me the letter guaranteeing that I am working remotely      with them? Because now I only have work contract and I’m a bit panicked.

9. Should there be any more documents I can attach please?

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Thank you so much for your contribution! Have a nice day 😊

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is applying for a DTV visa at the HCMC embassy or Hanoi consulate and is seeking advice on document requirements and best practices. They detail their work history and current financial situation, presenting a list of specific questions regarding the application process, such as the necessity of providing certain documents like rental agreements, bank statements, and proof of employment. The comments provide mixed advice, with some suggesting a simpler, self-managed application process and the importance of demonstrating financial stability and employment status.

Gerry ******** · Answer

Are you currently employed, or not?

If not, I'd recommend finding your new job first.

Separately, your previous employment/salary/banking situation sounds a bit sketchy, at best.

In most cases, stating that you're working remotely and getting paid into Wise does not exempt you from tax, so be careful. You are a tax resident somewhere and Wise is most definitely not a way of hiding your income.

Tim *********** · Answer

I think you’re over thinking this way too much. Firstly why are you using an agent ?? This is a huge waste of money.  You already qualify so just go yourself and pay the fee. Save yourself all that extra money. There is nothing an agent can do that you can’t yourself. I just did it myself today and it took 15 minutes. No need for tax returns. This is not listed as a requirement. Your bank statements are fine with the required balance. Use 6 months if you can. You don’t need pay slips. Hcmc is very good to apply at but they are moving to evisa in October. Not sure if there are any online appointments left for in person. If you have a rental agreement just attach it. Honestly when you go they will check and give you back what they don’t want and or ask you for what is missing but they main things are the money and proof you have a remote job. Keep it simple and don’t over think it.

David ************ · Answer

It could have been shorter. Not sure what 3 paragraphs of “Background” has to do with you applying for a DTV…

What are the necessary documents and best practices for applying for a DTV visa at the HCMC embassy or Hanoi consulate?

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