Just got my DTV in Vientiane. I am a U.S. citizen. I used the remote worker option even though I am not your typical remote worker. I trade stocks, options, and futures. I have a registered company that I trade under. I work for myself and by myself.
The process could not have been any easier. I applied on Monday and got my visa on Wednesday. I gave them:
1. My company's incorporation paperwork
1. The yearly statements that my brokerage firm creates showing my profits and losses for the year
1. A letter on my company's letterhead explaining what I do and that I am allowed to work remotely anywhere in the world and that I own 100% of the company.
1. Copy of my drivers license to show my residence address
1. Copy of my passport biodata page, a copy of the page that has the Laos visa sticker, along with a copy of the page where the Laos entry stamp is (required!)
1. Cover letter listing all of the documents that are contained in the package
1. 6 months of bank statements showing that I had over 500,000 baht in the account EACH MONTH.
1. Visa application
1. 2 passport-sized photos
The lady at the counter looked at each document and read it. She took the 10,000 baht and told me to come back Wednesday. That was it.
The Thai embassy opens at 9:00am but by 8:45am when I got there, there were already about 60 people on line. The line goes quickly though.
The embassy staff were very polite and helpful. I was in and out.
Thank you to all of the people who posted in the group in the past. You guys helped me out a lot.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A U.S. citizen shares their experience of obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Vientiane, Laos. They applied for the visa using the remote worker option, even though they are not a traditional remote worker, but instead trade stocks and run a registered company. They detail the easy process, which took only two days, and list the documents they provided, including company incorporation paperwork, bank statements, and a letter explaining their work. They also note the efficient service at the Thai embassy and address inquiries from others about application specifics.
I forgot to mention that I had a Thai friend call the embassy a few days before I went there to ask about the bank statements. The embassy staff told my friend that I need to show only the previous 3 months of statements. I showed 6 months because I didn't want to take any chances after reading some of the posts in this group.
Anonymous participant Yes, but equally, they need funds to be in your account for 3 months. If not, the visa won't be approved. In your case, no issue, since you've had funds above the minimum parked for much longer.
Very well done! Sounds like an easy enough process and since you had the minimum required amount in your account for 6 months, there were no questions regarding your finances.
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