DTV visa approved in Hanoi - Self-employed digital graphic designer (also day trading but thought to not mentioned it and apply with the simplestt option)
They will move to E-visa (may take longer to approve) but hope this post will help you regarding the docuemets anyways
* The funds was deposited into Krungthai bank same day as printing out bank statement (*2 days before appointment*) - the bank was opened in May, so it wasn't 6 months statement but also submitted Revolut along with it - The staff asked to open Krungthai bank app to show her the 500K is still in there the day of my appointment
* Got the bank certificate + notarized from the bank just in case (200Baht)
* Been in Thailand already almost 2 years- 1st year tourist + boarder run - 2nd year non-Ed
Document
1. Cover letter - mentioned self-employed - approximate income monthly- ability to work remote - keen interest to be staying in Thailand while working
2. 3 quotations + 3 invoices + 3 paid slips from the past work
3. 3 letter verification of services from last 3 customers (matching with customers from No.2)
4. Upwork earning certificate
5. Portfolio (my website + CV+Upwork profile screenshot) - 10 pages total
6. Letter of relationship and financial support from my parents (don't forget to show birth certificate showing they're your parents - I forgot but the staff was ok with it)
7. Bank statements (Krungthai - 500K- daily spending transactions (May-Sep) + Revolut - 2 transactions/ month (March - Sep)
8. Condo rent contract in Thailand + The owner Thai ID card + Tha bien ban
* Total of 55-60 pages of paper
* Try to be patient when submitting the paper work. Don't speak if they didn't ask - organize the pages according to their document requirement from A-Z.
Try to make everything easier for them, they will appreciate it. They deal with a lot of nonsense and people who showed up unprepared all day. I can't image the stress they faced on the daily basis. Be calm and be respectful, and they were very nice back to us.
* They speak perfect English
* Submitted on Monday 23 September -went to pick up passport 26 afternoon (the email came eventually but I already went to pick up my passport before that)
Thank you for everyone's info and answer from this group.
If you have any questions, I can try my best to answer.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their experience of obtaining a DTV visa in Hanoi as a self-employed digital graphic designer. They provide a detailed list of necessary documents, including income verification, bank statements, and customer letters. They emphasize the importance of organization and patience during the visa application process, advising applicants to prepare their paperwork meticulously and respectfully interact with staff. The post also includes interactions from other users seeking clarification on application procedures.
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