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What are the requirements and process for applying for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane?
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Sep 11, 2024
2 years ago
Olivia **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone!
I just got my DTV approved at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. I applied on Monday and just received it today (Wednesday).
It was very, very easy and I highly recommend applying for it there!
All you need is the following:
- Visa Application Form (with 2 x pictures)
- Passport copy of biodata page
- Document showing your current location (driver's license)
- Visa fee of 10,000 THB
- 6-month official bank statement showing a minimum of 500,000 THB
Proof of Purpose of Visit:
- For remote workers: Certificate of Employment, Employment Contract, personal tax return, and payslips (if applicable)
- Professional portfolio showing your business, including your resume/company profile and screenshots/photos of your business
Cover Letter including:
- Cover page and table of contents
- Self-introduction: name, age, passport number
- Statement of purpose
- Details about your company and the nature of the business
- Explanation of your workflow: how your freelance career operates and how you work remotely
- Assurance that you will not take away jobs from locals or take on local clients
But most importantly you need to have an appointment before going there which can be done online (I had booked mine a month in advance).
You can already go early in the morning and drop you application, regardless of your queue number.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Best of luck to all of you!
I just got my DTV approved at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. I applied on Monday and just received it today (Wednesday).
It was very, very easy and I highly recommend applying for it there!
All you need is the following:
- Visa Application Form (with 2 x pictures)
- Passport copy of biodata page
- Document showing your current location (driver's license)
- Visa fee of 10,000 THB
- 6-month official bank statement showing a minimum of 500,000 THB
Proof of Purpose of Visit:
- For remote workers: Certificate of Employment, Employment Contract, personal tax return, and payslips (if applicable)
- Professional portfolio showing your business, including your resume/company profile and screenshots/photos of your business
Cover Letter including:
- Cover page and table of contents
- Self-introduction: name, age, passport number
- Statement of purpose
- Details about your company and the nature of the business
- Explanation of your workflow: how your freelance career operates and how you work remotely
- Assurance that you will not take away jobs from locals or take on local clients
But most importantly you need to have an appointment before going there which can be done online (I had booked mine a month in advance).
You can already go early in the morning and drop you application, regardless of your queue number.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Best of luck to all of you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their successful experience obtaining a Digital Work Visa (DTV) at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, expressing encouragement to others. They outline the requirements, which include a visa application form, passport copy, proof of location, a 10,000 THB visa fee, a 6-month bank statement with at least 500,000 THB, and proof of employment for remote workers among other details. Other users contribute by sharing insights on bank statement requirements and appointment booking, with a consensus that Vientiane is strict regarding the financial proof.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Olivia **********
ORIGINAL POSTERYou can do so here:
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@Netanel ******
Netanel *******
Can you book the appointment in the Thai embassy while staying in Thailand?
Olivia **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Netanel ******
yesReply to
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Klee **************
why do you need 500,000 THB in your bank account? That is $12,000 USD, is that RIGHT?
Paul *******
@Klee *************
In Vientiane, 500,000 Baht needs to be sitting in your account for a minimum of 3 months before you apply. Most other consulates are fine with funds recently transferred, but not Vientiane or Savannakhet. If you happen to have a healthy account balance and already had this amount or more in your account prior to the announcement of this visa you can apply in Vientiane now. Otherwise, you'll need to wait until 3 months have elapsed since the minimum daily closing balance exceeds 500,000. Or do what most others are doing and apply in another jurisdiction.
Andi ***********
@Klee *************
it is the financial requirement for DTV approval to show you can support yourself for 6 -12 months..Klee **************
@Andi **********
I dod not know the amount, I have read a lot of different amounts. ThanksAndi ***********
@Klee *************
it is 500, 000 THB and can be the equivalent In any currency.Reply to
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Pitch ******
Hi ! And congratulations 🎉🎉!
Just to clarify, the bank statements you showed were in French? Is that correct ?
Thanks a lot 🙂
Just to clarify, the bank statements you showed were in French? Is that correct ?
Thanks a lot 🙂
Gerry ********
thanks very much for your input and insight!
Paul *******
Vientiane isn't the easiest but fine as long as you have
Generally, Taipei and Jakarta are the easiest to deal with in the region. Australia may be even easier but a longer flight and more expensive. Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh are fairly straightforward too.
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0 Baht banked for a minimum of 3 months.Generally, Taipei and Jakarta are the easiest to deal with in the region. Australia may be even easier but a longer flight and more expensive. Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh are fairly straightforward too.
Malwina ************
Wondering about this 6 month bank statement. Do they need a proof i have had 500,000 TBH sitting on my account for 6 months? OR does it need to just add up to 500,000 TBH... I dont want to share the history of my account
Paul *******
@Malwina ***********
Yes that's fine. However at Vientiane, it needs to be 3 months. At many others, you can transfer or deposit the funds just days before or even the same day you apply.Tyler *******
@Paul ******
do you know which ones? Also where did you get your actual visa application form?I’ve made my appointment online on the Thai Vientiane site but don’t see the exact formsPaul *******
@Tyler ******
If forms aren't available on the site, you have to get them in person at the consulate and fill them out there.Paul *******
@Tyler ******
I was referring to Laos only. Most other consulates around the world allow you to apply with a bank balance of min 500K Baht in your account for a month or even less.Reply to
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Tyler *******
@Paul ******
thanks for sharing 👍🏻Tyler *******
@Paul ******
really? That’s great because Ive heard it needs to be 6 months no matter what Good news, thanks
Paul *******
@Tyler ******
Yes I heard it was 6 months too but then I verified with the consulate that it's 3 months.Reply to
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Paul *******
@Malwina ***********
500,000 needs to be sitting in your account for 3 months.Malwina ************
@Paul ******
Welll, someone just posted (applying from embassy i am going to apply from as well) that it was just a statement from the bank that this person has X amount on his savings account so I guess this really depends on the Embassy..Reply to
Malwina ************
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Jins ********
Thanks for the write-up, me also applied and received from Vientiane. Cheers to Vientiane
Gobi *******
Thanks for this. I just booked an appointment.
May I know is the Cover Letter part of the requirements? I don’t see it anywhere else. Is your certificate of employment and employment contract a single document or different?
May I know is the Cover Letter part of the requirements? I don’t see it anywhere else. Is your certificate of employment and employment contract a single document or different?
Paul *******
@Gobi ******
You can submit an employment contract OR employment certificate (usually only 1 page). A cover letter usually isn't necessary.Reply to
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Andi ***********
Good to hear you found it easy. Many have found Laos to be difficult to deal with, with many rejections. You had a balance of 500k for the 6 months?
Olivia **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
Yes I heard it is one of the easiest from speaking to lawyers and other consultants. I have a balance of 500 k for the 6 months . I have both Thai and Swiss accounts. On my Thai account I didn’t have 500k for the 6 months, but I was able to prove this with my Swiss account (in French).Klee **************
@Olivia *********
I do not have enough in a regular bank account, but a sub account (TERM DEPOSIT), or here in Canada we call it a CD (certificate of deposit), I have a large amount of money, this is cashable, so hoping this will be OK??Bastien ********
@Olivia *********
they accepted documents in French ?Olivia **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bastien *******
no must be translated into English. But this was just my bank statement.Bastien ********
@Olivia *********
I’ll be safe and have all doc translatedAndi ***********
@Bastien *******
best to be safe than sorryAndi ***********
Bastien Toiron Must be translated into English/Thai.
Bastien ********
@Andi **********
I know I fight with my bank to have them to make the documents in EnglishWill do myself anyway
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Tod *********
Congratulations on the DTV
@Olivia *********
(y) Thanx for the write up too, it's helpful for people who will use that consulateReply to
Tod *********
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