What are the requirements and process for applying for a DTV medical visa in Thailand from Vietnam?

Jan 21, 2025
a day ago
Currently in Vietnam/ HCMC applying DTV medical.

Some notes:

-Bank statement over the last 6 months, with the final balance of 500k THB (can be transferred e.g. in the last week)

I also took a print screen of the final balance on the day I applied (sometimes the statement shows the previous date not current date, the day of applying)

-A medical certificate with condition, proof of following appointment and treatment plan for the coming 6 months. All official with paper of health center/ doctor, stamp and signature.

Showing proof of previous appointment(s) is not being asked, but I think it is a plus if you do.

At first the Embassy said "please provide appointment letter with hospital and a letter from them stating your condition for the hospital additionally, if you have any receipt/ any document proven your related project it is recommended to attach with main document."

However during the process I am being asked to show an extra document of 6 months treatment plan. Even though it was indicated in the medical certificate that I need a check-up every x months for my condition.

-I was also being asked to show ALL pages of the passport, even the blank ones. Maybe because my passport is totally new.

-Proof of location: entry stamp Vietnam, booked hotel in Vietnam, ticket proof to Vietnam/ boarding pass. I took a photo of the accommodation's invoice, entry stamp, and boarding pass.

My process so far. I thought I had done everything perfectly, so the extra "homework" surprised me a bit.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience applying for a DTV medical visa while in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, detailing the required documents such as a bank statement with a balance of at least 500,000 THB, a medical certificate with a treatment plan for six months, and the necessity to submit all passport pages. They mention accompanying documents like a hotel booking and flight ticket proof. The user expresses surprise at additional documentation requests and highlights the often unpredictable nature of civil service requests. Comments from other users reflect on similar experiences and inquire about further details.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Daniel ************
Civil servant will always ask for more. My experience.
Higor *********
Do they ask for you to have a online job too?
David ********
@Higor ********
it's soft power under medical. They don't care about online work that is a different category
Higor *********
@David *******
good to know so muay Thai works the same?
David ********
Sascha **********
May I ask when you applied and when they asked for the additional information? I’m also in HCMC waiting for the visa (soft power) but they haven’t asked for any additional info)
Henrik *****
Look at their website, for an estimated visa processing time.

And remember it is the busiest time of year for visa’s so you may have to wait longer.

You can not do anything but wait.
Sascha **********
@Henrik ****
why would this be the busiest time for visas?
Henrik *****
Because it is every year
Anonymous *************
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Greg ********
Interesting about the ALL pages of the passport. I wonder if they are ensuring you did not fly out of Vietnam after application?
Anonymous *************
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@Greg *******
Hadn't thought about this.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant They seem to be getting more picky at certain locations recently.
Marcin *******
@Greg *******
That's insane. You are supposed to apply where you reside however nowhere it says you cannot leave the current place of residence, in this case Vietnam.

(entering Thailand while waiting for a visa is another topic)
Greg ********
@Marcin ******
The MFA guy in his FCCT interview referred to their DTV policy not rules. A policy is a guideline that allows embassies to interpret them and apply how they see fit. Methinks this is on purpose rather than having tightly defined "Rules".
Biff *******
@Greg *******
That would be the only reason I can think of to ask for that. Easy enough to scan all those pages before you did leave though, just in case 😊
Greg ********
@Biff ******
Why not just build in the required timeliness into any planning and enjoy a holiday? :-)