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What are the requirements and process for getting a DTV from Vietnam for remote workers?

May 9, 2025
a year ago
Mink****
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First of all, I would like to thank everyone in the group for sharing the useful information and advice. I really appreciate all discussion and sharing your experience about DTV.

My DTV just got approved with in 3 day (submitted documents on Wed 7 May and got approved on Fri 9 May)

Hanoi- Vietnam

Remote worker

Here is what I have been submitting to the website.

Proof of location

1. Entry stamp in the passport Hanoi Vietnam

2. Confirmation of hotel booking in Hanoi

3. Selfie outside hotel sign

Proof of employment

1. Cover letter signed by the director of company

2. Employment contract

3. Business registration of company

4. Certificate of incorporation

5. Payslip 6 months

6. Resume + LinkedIn page + portfolio

7. Certificate of graduation

Bank statement of 500k baht

1. Letter explaining that my bank statement is in French so I have highlighted all the important points in here.

2. Sixth months bank statement ( they require 3 months but I want to make sure they don’t ask for more)

3. I have highlighted the monthly salary and ending balance + converted the currency to be Thai Baht for them too.

Once again, Thank you everyone in this group
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A member expresses gratitude for the helpful advice shared by the group regarding the DTV application process. They detail their successful DTV approval within three days and share the comprehensive documentation submitted, including proof of location, employment, and financial stability. The post encourages community interaction and discussion on similar experiences.
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Megan ********
Can I ask why you submitted business registration of company and certificate of incorporation as you are employed, thought that would be just for self enployed/directors?
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Mink****
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@Megan *******
i think it just to show that the company really exist.
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I submittied my documents on Tuesday and it's still under pending approval ... you've got approved , right ?
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Mink****
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yes it is approved within 3 days, hope you will get it soon
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Mo ******
Félicitations et bienvenue au club !
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Anonymous ******************
Congrats. Hanoi is the only place worth applying in Vietnam
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Russ *******
Anonymous participant 593 I'm thinking of applying at HCMC next month. Is there a difference in processing time between Hanoi and HCMC?
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@Russ ******
my and many other experience is HCMC is taking between 2 and 3 weeks, Hanoi is routinely doing them in less than a week
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Russ *******
Anonymous participant 593 Thanks for the info! I am considering applying at Hanoi now.
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Andi ***********
🎉 Congrats...useful breakdown of a solid application.
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