Answered2 years ago
What documents are required for obtaining a DTV visa in Vientiane, Laos?
DTV Approved at Vientiane,Laos
Applied as a Freelancer
Submitted Documents
~Application Form with Two Photo
~Passport Copy
~Laos Entry Stamp Copy
~Bank Statement (6)Month (Bangkok Bank)
~Bank Certification Letter with 500k
~Recently deposited funds are not accepted
~Freelancer Portfolio(CV)
~Upwork Earning Certificate with last payment Slip
~Last Payment Slip from other jobs
Submitted at 19 Aug and collected passport at 21 Aug
Note~ Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane need appointment
Book appointment here - [members only]/
Applied as a Freelancer
Submitted Documents
~Application Form with Two Photo
~Passport Copy
~Laos Entry Stamp Copy
~Bank Statement (6)Month (Bangkok Bank)
~Bank Certification Letter with 500k
~Recently deposited funds are not accepted
~Freelancer Portfolio(CV)
~Upwork Earning Certificate with last payment Slip
~Last Payment Slip from other jobs
Submitted at 19 Aug and collected passport at 21 Aug
Note~ Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane need appointment
Book appointment here - [members only]/
Answer summary
A user shared their experience applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. They provided a list of required documents including application forms, passport copies, bank statements, and evidence of freelancing income. They specifically noted that recently deposited funds are not acceptable, and applicants must maintain a minimum balance of 500,000 baht for six months. The user successfully submitted their application on August 19 and collected their passport with the visa approval on August 21. Comments from others raised questions regarding the bank statement requirements and the implications of recent fund deposits. Many users congratulated the original poster and shared additional insights into the application process.
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Su ********
Congratulations 🥳
Dean *****
~Upwork Earning Certificate with last payment Slip
~Last Payment Slip from other jobs did the thai embassy ask you these two documents? or you just submitted by yourself?
~Last Payment Slip from other jobs did the thai embassy ask you these two documents? or you just submitted by yourself?
Audrey *******
Did you show your personal bank statement on your name or thé business bank account of your company. As a freelancer i was wondering which one should show 500 kbath? Thx
Adrià ********
@Audrey ******
it has to be your personal bank account. Depends on the Embassy between 3 or 6 months of bank statements stable without recently added money.
Sarah ******
This looks exactly like the process I need to go through, I have sent a dm to you with one question. 🙋🏻♀️
Jesse *********
Do we know if it can be more than one account? An investment account?
Marwan ***********
Congrats but why they given u stamp no sticker? The stamp will expire in 2025! One year ?
Zwe **********
OP@Marwan **********
I got stamp with 5 year
Alan **********
What is DVT
Andi ***********
@Alan *********
Destination Thailand Visa - 5 year multi entry visa. DTV
George ********
Every entry costs 10.000 baht?
Andi ***********
@George *******
no cost for entry. If you want to extend for 6mths at immigration 1900 THB
Dan *********
So you provided multiple bank statements? Like 6 of them?
Shwe ***
Thai bank statement?
Angelo ***********
@Shwe **
~Bank Statement (6)Month (Bangkok Bank)
William ******
Bank account ?
Only checking?
Or savings account ok?
If you have money in mutual fund for interest that will not be good enough?
Only checking?
Or savings account ok?
If you have money in mutual fund for interest that will not be good enough?
Luit *****************
@William *****
In Netherlands I used statement of one of my saving accounts without problems.
Karel *********
@William *****
Savings is fine too thai embassy in Czech saysAdrià ********
Thanks for your report. How many time do you have to wait on the queue on the embassy? I heard that in Vientiane Embassy there are always a long queues and waiting times. Thanks
Zwe **********
OP@Adrià *******
Do you mean appointment?Adrià ********
I mean if you have to wait at the embassy for hours as there are many people and usually they have large queues. Thanks
Adrià ********
@Zwe *********
Thank you for the advise!Zwe **********
OP@Adrià *******
Bro this timeframe is not matter ,if you arrived early and queue at front,you will get earlyZwe **********
OP@Adrià *******
9:00 Am to 9:30Adrià ********
@Zwe *********
And which timeframe did you get at the appointment webpage? Thank you for the information! I get an appointment for the timeframe 11-11:30 on early september.Zwe **********
OP@Adrià *******
No ,I have waited just 15 minutes
Tyler ******
Nicholas *********
Would 30 days of the required amount be enough?
Zwe **********
OP@Nicholas ********
depend on officerNicholas *********
Thank you 🙏 I'm hoping it is
Shayne **********
I'd use the soft option and keep the Thai government out of any business affairs.
Garry ******
@Shayne *********
but lets say we sign up for Muay Thai soft power, will they give us hassle for not staying in Thailand when re-enter Thailand? I used to get shit for staying in Thailand to study Thai. With freelancer I bet you can come in and out as you please
Kami ******
@Shayne *********
this is what I keep telling ppl… Why make it so difficult
Christopher ***********
You think they’d accept investor/crypto instead of a bank statement?
Christopher ***********
thanks for the quick replies. Didn’t think so but with the new prime minister being pro crypto that may change in the future.
John *******
@Christopher **********
doubt itAndi ***********
@Christopher **********
They specify a bank account.
James *******
Chris ****
So that’s the entry stamp you’re showing? What does the visa stamp look like? Curious only so no need if you don’t want.
Chris ****
Well done
Colleen **********
Congrats! Was the Upwork earning certificate required?
Zwe **********
OP@Colleen *********
I am not sure but submitted for sure 😁Andi ***********
@Colleen *********
If you have stated you are working then many embassies request a earning cert/tax return.
Linda *********
Can the upworld jobs be paid on a thai account?
Min **********
@Andi **********
and if you state u not working then?Andi ***********
@Min *********
show payment receipts, invoices, letters from clients confirming payment in cash.Min **********
@Andi **********
well I have a lao work visa but I'm not working because I'm a freelancer and I don't have any tax return or prove of income as my income is mostly made in cash, so how would I handle such? And FYI my bank statement isn't from laos, Thailand or (Myanmar as it will devalue faster with the current country situation)Andi ***********
@Min *********
You can not apply if you are unemployed but if you freelancing/have a business with no current income then you can show previous income/tax returns. Show portfolio, income generation plan etc.Colleen **********
@Andi **********
fabulous thank you 😊
Leslie *******
Just go embassy on Bangkok then get Visa go. Simple
Jared *********
@Leslie ******
what?? The DTV is not available in Thailand, only from evisa or consulates that are outside the country
LaMechelle ********
@Jared ********
Yep.Andi ***********
@Leslie ******
You can not get the DTV from an embassy in Bangkok
Brandon ************
@Andi **********
especially since Thailand doesn't have an embassy in Bangkok. That would be quite peculiar.Andi ***********
@Brandon ***********
Yeah...very odd indeed!
Chang ******
I think 3 month right ??? Don't know but ???
Erica ********
Congratulations!
Farzad *******
What is bank certification letter. ?
Zwe **********
OP@Farzad ******
Ask to bank for certification letter ,they will make for youFarzad *******
@Zwe *********
my bank is in England
Mikkel *******
@Farzad ******
it is basically just a document with their letterhead and stamp/signature, certifying that the account is yours, and the balance at the time.Andi ***********
Congrats!..Did they tell you recent deposits are not accepted?
Zwe **********
OP@Andi **********
officer wrote down on rejected person’s bank statementAndi ***********
@Zwe *********
Oh ok, they getting more strict.
Priyanshu *********
Congrats Man....That's a huge win🔥
Ziv *****
Recently deposited funds are not accepted - they are expecting you to always have 500k baht for 6 months? I just moved funds from the investment account in the bank, do you think they will make problems?
Zwe **********
OP@Ziv ****
I have seen two person who got rejected with this reason ,at least 60 days will safe for approval
Debbie ******
@Zwe *********
does this have to be in a THAI bank?Min **********
@Zwe *********
so u can as well use any country bank account statement provided its urs and have the equivalent of 500k baht to that country currency?Zwe **********
OP@Debbie *****
All bank account ok
Frank **********
You should be able to show a statement from your investment account if your investment account is at a bank. I guess it depends on the officer. Worth a try, anyways…
Andi ***********
@Zwe *********
How long did you have your 500K in the bank ?Andi ***********
@Ziv ****
I see...Ziv *****
@Andi **********
I always have in the bank, but not in the checking account, I just moved the funds last week from my investment account.Priyanshu *********
@Ziv ****
Yes that's gonna get rejected...For the safer side keep 500k baht in the bank atleast for 3-6 months.
Min **********
@Ziv ****
I’d prefer you have 500K in your bank at least 60 daysActivity
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