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What are the requirements and processing times for obtaining a DTV visa under the workation category in Thailand?
DTV visaworkation categoryvisa application processLaos Vientiane Embassyproof of fundsbank statementsreturn ticket requirementsaccommodation proofembassy appointmentremote work documentation
Nov 1, 2024
a year ago
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERI had my DTV approved from Laos Vientiane Embassy under workation category. If you are going to apply yours at the same place and have any questions, I'm happy to help out 😊
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully applied for a DTV visa under the workation category at the Laos Vientiane Embassy and offers to assist others with questions. Key points discussed include processing times for visa approval, the need for return tickets and proof of accommodation, documentation requirements such as salary slips and work-related documents, and the appointment process at the embassy. Community interaction reveals shared experiences and advice about applying and submitting necessary documents for a smoother visa application.
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Bryan *************
Hello :) did you do the application by yourself or did you get help from agent with the process?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bryan ************
i did it all myself 😅Bryan *************
@Su **************
great!Reply to
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Chris ******
What do you put when it asks for the name and guarantee in Thailand? Who can be thar person? Also name and guarantee in Laos? Who can be that person?
I am signing up for 3 months Muay Thai Classes
I am signing up for 3 months Muay Thai Classes
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris *****
you dont need to fill in the guarantor section if you're using your own bank account with 500k and above funding. The guarantor section is only for those who need others' bank account to be presented at the bankReply to
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Ye ****
Hello,
Besides preparing a work contract that shows I can work remotely from home or any location, along with my payslips and proof of savings, what other documents should I prepare? Also, could you please let me know what size the photos need to be for submission?
I really look forward to your reply, and I apologize for asking so many questions at once. Thank you!
Most importantly, do you know the deadline for submitting the DTV application?
Besides preparing a work contract that shows I can work remotely from home or any location, along with my payslips and proof of savings, what other documents should I prepare? Also, could you please let me know what size the photos need to be for submission?
I really look forward to your reply, and I apologize for asking so many questions at once. Thank you!
Most importantly, do you know the deadline for submitting the DTV application?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ye ***
So, for the work related documents, these are what I submitted- 1) Cover letter explaining why I'm applying, with reasons my tasks can be done remotely.
2) Company registration certificate
3) Recommendation letter from my company stating they approve of me working remotely.
4) Some screenshots of the emails I exchanged regarding my work (just to make it comprehensive)
5) 6 months salary slips
I don't remember the size of the photo. It was given on the form tbh 🥹
There's no deadline. I made appointment at the embassy and I went to submit my application on the appointed day.
Ye ****
@Su **************
Thank you so much for your help. Hope you have a wonderful day!Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ye ***
happy to help 😊😊Reply to
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Dave *********
Congrats on your visa. Can I ask you an off topic question?
When you go in for your appointment do you arrive before 9am and join the line? Also do they call you up by your queue number (mine is 064) or is it first in first served?
When you go in for your appointment do you arrive before 9am and join the line? Also do they call you up by your queue number (mine is 064) or is it first in first served?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave ********
you can go anytime from 9am to 12pm. I arrived at Vientiane a day prior to my appointed day 😅Dave *********
@Su **************
sorry I meant when you arrive for your appointment do they serve you in sequence of your queue number? Or do you just join the line and first in first served?Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave ********
well tbh though.. I think if you go early, you might need to queue.. I arrived at 1:30pm ish so it was pretty much just me and 2 other people who were there 😅😅Reply to
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Debbie ******
Did you supply a rental contract in Thailand? I notice that some people do.
Su ***************
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i submitted TM30. I have 1 year lease in Bangkok. And the condo management team gave me some sort of letter written in Thai. I'm sure it's certificate about me staying in the condo and they also included their manager's ID and some necessary letters as well 😅Debbie ******
Thank you! That's really helpful.
Su ***************
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you're welcome 😊Reply to
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Chris ******
Did you apply online first and submit documents, or just walked into the Thai embassy in Vientiane to apply with your documents?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris *****
I made appointment for about a month prior, prepared documents and went to Vientiane on the date I was given.Chris ******
@Su **************
thank you very much.Reply to
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Jean-Baptiste ***********
Did they ask you for a flight ticket in/out Thailand?
Paul *******
@Jean-Baptiste **********
Doesn't matter where you arrive from, no need for a ticket and no request for proof of accommodation when applying for the visa either.Paul *******
@Jean-Baptiste **********
for any visa that isn't a tourist visa and especially when applying from Vientiane, they don't ask for flight tickets into Thailand. Considering Vientiane is 20km from Thailand via the Friendship Bridge, presuming one would fly to Thailand is a bit ridiculous. Different story if you're in America, Australia or Europe of course.Jean-Baptiste ***********
@Paul ******
you can apply for the visa in Laos and come to Thailand from another country (for example if you travel to Cambodia after Laos).Do they ask for proof of accommodation?
Tom *****
Jean-Baptiste ***********
I can what?
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Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jean-Baptiste **********
this is all they asked in their form. I also didn't show them my tickets. But you need entry stamp page on your passportJean-Baptiste ***********
@Su **************
What duration of stay did you write? Did you write the whole 180 days or less?Jean-Baptiste ***********
Ok thanks, did they ask you for a proof of accommodation in Thailand?
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May *************
How many days does it take to get the visa approved sis?
And also need to buy the return ticket to submit for the application process?
And also need to buy the return ticket to submit for the application process?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@May ************
i submitted on Tuesday and received the visa on Thursday evening so it took 2 working days. You only need to show them the entry stamp to Laos. I didn't submit return ticket.Poe ****
@Su **************
so what did you put in the "Flight number" box?Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Poe ***
I don't see they asked for the flight number in the form ? O.oVicky *****
@Su **************
thank your for uploading this form! So we have to put a guarantee person from Thailand and Vientiane? What did you put for this section? Also is payslip required? Thanks!Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERVicky Hui well if you don't need a guarantor, as in if you are using bank account under your name, you don't need to fill that section. And even if you do need 1, the person (guarantor) doesn't specifically need to be from specific country. You need to show the solid relationship between you and the guarantor. Their financial situation and a cover letter stating how they will be responsible for you.
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@Su **************
sorry I thought u applied in Vietnam instead of Vientiane 😅Reply to
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May *************
@Su **************
Thanks sis 🙏Reply to
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Phonemyat *******
Hi sis, how many months need to show bank statement?
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phonemyat ******
I used Thai Bank account that is 3 months oldAndi ***********
@Su **************
Did you have to show 500k THB for every month of the 3 months statements?Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
So as we, the Burmese passport holders, some of us tends to put more in our bank account just to be safe 🥹🥹 like slightly higher than 500k. And yes, 500k needs to be there for 3 months to secure, however, some of my friends said they put the money like a week before they applied. It really does depend on the embassy you chose at this point I guess. Some only cares about the closing balance and some seems to care about the consistency of your bank balance. I also heard they like to see the transactions as some would put money to be just there and and withdraw after the process 😬Paul *******
@Su **************
For Laos, 3 months is mandatory for all nationalities. They'll refuse your application if the funds have been in there even for one day less than 3 months.Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
true !Andi ***********
@Su **************
I think Vietnam and Jakarta are fine for one month. I was looking at Laos to do a walk-in but won't have the 500k for 3 mths so will change to an easier one. Thanks.Tara ********
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Smith ******
Did you have to show your salary or money from the company? Money made online? I got denied somewhere else with my actual business, because I don't give myself a salary
Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Smith *****
if you have your own business, then I think you need to show your business and profit portfolio with paid income tax etc etc and your business license/ registration. Then you won't need payslipsSmith ******
@Su **************
they were making it really complicated. Just got a soft power visa insteadSu ***************
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better choice i think 😅😅Reply to
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@Smith *****
same happened to me. So I had to apply for tourist visa, and for the past 3 months I have been transferring myself a salary. But I can see, they are asking for 6 months payslips, which I don’t have… maybe I should try another country? Or everywhere we need to show payslips for 6 months?Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sofia *******
I'm guessing everywhere else needs to show 6 months payslips. Bank account is fine for 3 monthsReply to
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Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Smith *****
So, for the work related documents, these are what I submitted- 1) Cover letter explaining why I'm applying, with reasons my tasks can be done remotely.
2) Company registration certificate
3) Recommendation letter from my company stating they approve of me working remotely.
4) Some screenshots of the emails I exchanged regarding my work (just to make it comprehensive)
5) 6 months salary slips
Craig *********
@Su **************
we're the payslips signed by someone from the company and authenticated by embassy in that countrySu ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Craig ********
my payslips were signed by my supervisor. He also wrote the recommendation letter for me. I think it needs to be a supervisor/ HR manager or a GM.Craig *********
@Su **************
thank you for the clarification 🙏Reply to
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Danny ***********
@Su **************
how did you upload all this in one document? Or you can upload multiple documents for each requirement?Tom *****
@Danny **********
you can combine multiple pdfs into one using free pdf converter sitesDanny ***********
@Tom ****
sorted it via Libre Draw cheers mateSu ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Danny **********
oh I didn't go for e-visa. Laos embassy asks you to make appointment in advance as you can't do walkin there as wellDanny ***********
@Su **************
ahh, thank you. I’ll figure it out, then 😂Su ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Danny **********
good luck you 😊Reply to
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