Thailand DTV Visa – Ho Chi Minh Consulate – Approved
I’d like to thank this group for all the incredibly useful information shared. Here are some details about my own application, and I hope they can help more people.
Nationality: China (Not many Chinese applicants have shared their experience here)
Embassy: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Category: Remote Work (DTV)
Timeline:
Submitted: Monday, July 21
Processing Pending Approval: Tuesday, July 22 (No additional documents requested)
Visa Granted: Wednesday, July 30
📄 Documents Submitted:
Location Files (21 pages)
- Cover letter explaining my current accommodation (hotel name and address) + list of all documents included
- Agoda hotel confirmation
- Hotel photos, selfies taken at the hotel, Google Maps location screenshot, towel with hotel logo
- Vietnam travel itinerary
- Full passport scan
- Vietnam visa and entry stamp
- Flight ticket to Da Nang
Financial Files (51 pages)
- Cover letter explaining my income structure, average monthly salary, proof of funds, and explanation for large transactions
- Bank statements + English translations, with salary entries highlighted
- Bank certificate (proof of deposit)
- Salary slips + translations
- Commission records + translations
- Screenshot of bank app showing account balance on the date of submission, converted to THB using current exchange rate
- Bank of Thailand daily exchange rate (downloaded)
Employment Files (19 pages)
- Cover letter explaining my profession, employer, products, job duties, and why I am applying for a DTV visa. I also stated I will not work in Thailand or do any market development there
- Company profile
- Business license + English translation
- Employment contract + English translation
- Company reference letter
- CV
- Screenshots of work-related chats with clients
- Screenshots of payments received from clients
- Commercial documents including invoices, shipping info, delivery notes, etc.
- Photo with clients
- Personal plan for Thailand
- 1-year rental contract in Thailand
💡 Tips:
Since the visa officer cannot meet you in person, you need to carefully consider what information they might need. Think from their perspective — not just what you have or what you think is important, but what they might require to approve your case.
One small strategy I used: I didn’t apply right after arriving in Vietnam. Instead, I waited almost a month before submitting my application to avoid giving the impression that I came to Vietnam specifically for the DTV visa.
I reviewed every shared post in this group and spent 10 days preparing over 90 pages of documents. The preparation and the wait were intense and exhausting — but I did it. Regardless of whether it was worth it or not, I made it through.
I hope all of you have good luck in your journey!
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post shares a personal experience regarding the application process for a DTV visa (Digital Nomad Visa) at the Thai Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. The author, a Chinese national, provides detailed timelines, documents submitted, and tips for future applicants. The visa was approved about 10 days after submission, highlighting the importance of thorough documentation and preparation. Additionally, the author emphasizes strategic timing in the application process and suggests looking at the application from the visa officer's perspective.
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