DTV approved in Ho Chi Minh!
I meant to post this earlier, but I’ve been traveling by bus and things got hectic—sorry for the delay!
Application submitted: Late night on March 11
I submitted documents including a Vietnamese investment account (not a stock trading account but a foreign investment account) with approx. 700,000 THB.
I included a bank balance certificate and 6 months of transaction history, showing an average of 350,000 –400,000 BHT and topped up to 700,000 THB a week before applying.
I also submitted Airbnb booking documents in Vietnam and my passport stamp showing entry into Vietnam.
March 13 (morning): I was asked to submit additional documents
They wanted to know about my income or how I plan to sustain myself in Thailand, and requested a full copy of my passport.
I responded within 3 hours with another bank account holding over 500,000 THB (balance certificate only),
and mentioned my YouTube channel with around 2,000 subscribers to show how I could sustain myself.
I also had a lot of travel stamps in my passport from a bus trip across Southeast Asia last year, so I explained each one just in case they got suspicious.
March 18: Visa approved!
April 1: I entered Thailand via Mukdahan from Savannakhet and received a 180-day stamp without any questions.
I applied with Muay Thai Fever in Chiang Mai under the "soft power" category.
I actually visited them in person back in February, checked out their facilities, and talked with the manager. They were super helpful and quick with paperwork. I highly recommend them!
Bonus tip:
If you fail in hcmc, don’t go to Hanoi.
Instead, take a 3,4-hour bus to Can Tho—weirdly, it's still under Hanoi’s jurisdiction, but many people have better luck there.
Good luck everyone!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post shares a user's successful experience in obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand while in Ho Chi Minh City. The user details the application process, including the submission of financial documents and additional paperwork requested by the visa office. Key dates highlight the timeline from application submission to visa approval. The author also provides tips on visa processing and recommends a specific agency, Muay Thai Fever, for assistance with the application. A bonus tip suggests where to apply if a visa application fails in Ho Chi Minh City.
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