What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

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August 7, 2024

2 months ago

Brock *******

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DTV SUCCESS! (Workcation/Digital Nomad) 

Here’s the story:

- Made an Appointment for the Thai Consulate in Savannahket, Laos on Monday via their website.

- We arrived before they opened at 9am and there was already a line. Go EARLY!

- We made sure to follow the list for the required documents for this location on their website.

Provided:

- A printed copy of my appointment & booking #

- Recent Bank Statement (my US Bank) showing balance of 500,000 baht or more.

- Passport and Copy of Passport

- Printed out screen captures of my website/portfolio and LinkedIn Resume. Also a letter from my employer on their letterhead explaining my remote freelance and salary.

- A copy of our Storage Unit bill from America showing our US Address

- 2 photographs with the visa application filled out (from their website)

- 10,000 baht

- We had ALL our documents ready (be sure to sign each piece of paper somewhere)

- Handed my documents at the window, they handed me a little receipt (do not loose) and waited 2 days.

- I showed up at 2pm with my little paper receipt for Visa pick-up on Wednesday and they handed me my passport stamped with the DTV visa!

Woo hoo!

Happy to answer any questions. Good luck everyone.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user successfully applied for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Savannakhet, Laos, detailing their experience from appointment booking to document submission. Important tips include arriving early, ensuring all required documents are prepared and signed, and having a printed appointment confirmation. Specific documents mentioned include recent bank statements, passport copies, and proof of remote work. The user confirmed the process took about 2 days, resulting in visa approval. Other commenters shared experiences and related advice, highlighting variations in requirements by nationality and the importance of confirming specific details with the consulate.

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Itay *******

Is it 10k per 180 days?

For the next 180 the cost is again 10k for the extension?

a month ago

Itay *******

@Brock ******

well explained! Appreciate that.

a month ago

Brock *******

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@Itay ******

I just started my 180 days and I plan to go to immigration to do the extension for 1900 baht. I can share how that goes once I do it

a month ago

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Brock *******

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@Itay ******

10,000 baht for the 5 year visa.

Every 180 days you need to do a visa run. However, you can extend it another 180 days for 1900 baht.

So after 360 days you would need to do a visa run.

So you can keep getting the 180 day extension for 1900 baht throughout the validity of the 5 year visa

a month ago

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Brock *******

Charles **********

Congrats

@Brock ******

! Did you have to show a flight into Thailand when applying for the DTV?

a month ago

Brock *******

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@Charles *********

No. I was already in Thailand. I have been here for a couple months visiting. We drove across the Friendship bridge. Each embassy is different so check the requirements. Mine did not have flight listed as one of them.

a month ago

Charles **********

@Brock ******

appreciated the reply! I’m also in Thailand and will be applying in Laos but at the Vientiane embassy. Was it straightforward crossing the border by land with the DTV? I’ve always taken a flight into the country in fear of issues at the border lol.

a month ago

Brock *******

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@Charles *********

crossing into Laos you just need to get a 30 day visitors visa with your passport.

Once you get your DTV visa in Laos it’s easy enough and straight forward to come back into Thailand.

In fact, I was the first approved DTV in Savannahket and they wanted to take my picture with my family to celebrate. Haha.

a month ago

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Jay *****

Thanks so much for your helpful post! The visa application form on the Savannakhet embassy website looks like it might need updating - it has the visa options at the top of the form as tourist, transit, or non-immigrant. Did you fill in a different form, or did you just add a DTV option yourself?

a month ago

Brock *******

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@Jay ****

we originally filled it out for the tourist visa and took it with us. We found out about the DTV right before we left. At the counter they just had us write DTV and then said planned to be in Thailand for 180 days.

They realize it’s not updated yet. So your good too use it. 👍🏻

a month ago

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David ********

I'm wondering if a copy of my Thai driver's license will suffice as proof of location?

a month ago

Brock *******

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@David *******

That’s a great question. Not sure. :( Maybe try and write the consulate and ask them.

a month ago

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Brock *******

Matt *******

Congrats on your DTV 🎉

Can I ask though in regards to your website screens shots, is this your personal website or your employers?

a month ago

Brock *******

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This is important information that MIGHT apply to the DTV visa.

There was a couple from South Africa and they were rejected for their immigrant visa. :( they were told South African citizens were being turned away.

So please double check which countries will and will not be considered for a DTV visa in Savannahket, Loas