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What are the requirements and best options for applying for a DTV visa in Laos or Vietnam?

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Feb 10, 2025

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Andries *********

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Hi all, I seek advice on where and when to apply for the DTV. 

As I am going to be a new self-employed worker and not able to show proof of a long time in this, I will apply on soft power, using Muy Thai. I will most likely go with the 3 or 6-month deal at Tiger Eye in Bangkok.

I am flying into Thailand at the end of February and will from there go to either Laos or Vietnam and apply for the DTV. The main reasons being the winter here in Europe.

Which embassy in Laos or Vietnam is less strict with the length of time the 500.000 THB has been in your bank account? Around the end of March, it will have been 3 months and I do not want to risk them turning me down for that reason. 

Thanks for any help and advice.

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The user is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa in Thailand as a newly self-employed worker, mentioning plans to apply in either Laos or Vietnam. They express concerns about the requirement of holding 500,000 THB in their bank account for a specified duration, specifically asking which embassy is less strict regarding this rule.

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Andi ***********

Laos requires the 500k banked for 3 months. Vietnam a final balance of 500K is fine, no minimum time needed.

a month ago

Andries *********

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Thanks! I'll get the visa and a trip to Vietnam.

a month ago

Andi ***********

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ok...lots of posts from Vietnam applicants to help you submit what you need.

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