What documents are required for the DTV visa in Phnom Penh and what is the processing time?

@Zep *****

Thanks. Good luck to you. Sent you a PM with some other info.

@Zep *****

Will be applying soon, been doing requirements gathering. Actual requirements are so specific to the consulate.

Jakarta seems to be a good option, PP if you don’t mind the 6 business days processing.

@Zep *****

Try both, Jakarta seems to be more responsive from what others have said.

Also a shorter wait time there.

Just make sure to ask what documents need stamps/notarization.

@Zep *****

It will depend on what grounds you’re applying and then what your situation is.

Remote worker for example could be employee for someone else, could mean you own your own business, and they’ll probably want different documents for each.

Need to be specific about your situation, then contact the consular services for various embassies.

Some don’t seem to reply, others do.

The one in Vientiane has been very good at responding to emails regarding the visa requirements.

@Zep *****

I was freaking out that my handwriting might not be legible after I left 🙂

@Zep *****

- Keep us updated once you go. Hope it goes smoothly. Also, make sure your phone number (and email) is clear on the written application. My understanding is that if they need additional documents, etc., they will contact you and inform you. Much better than having to wait the 6 days and learn that they need more, and you then have to stay even longer, just because someone couldnt decipher your hand writing.

@Zep *****

- Just remember, you dont have your passport the entire time, so that can make moving around (switching hotels, going to other cities) a little difficult.

@Zep *****

- Only downside with PP, is it takes 6 work days. People who have gone to Vietnam and Laos seem to be able to get it processed quicker (have not looked at Jakarta). So that is something to factor in, are you willing to sit around PP for 8 day (including the weekend).

@Zep *****

- Suggest contacting the embassy before spending the time/money to travel to Cambodia. Might be able to do in Singapore. Similar to Cambodia, Cambodia for a while had no mention of DTV on their web page but did on Facebook. Now Cambodia does mention on web page. I just think they might be slow in updating the official page though. It would be kind of strange that one embassy "isnt ready" when it seems like all others can.

@Zep *****

- They posted this on their Facebook page in July.

@Zep *****

- Did the embassy in Singapore tell you they are not accepting applications for DTV?

@Zep *****

I have seen (other embassies) sometimes with people who own their own companies, they were still required to write themselves a letter. It sounds stupid, but you might want to do that as well, in addition to company registration details.

@Zep *****

- My opinion though, they were focused on the employment letter and bank statements. They seemed confused by my rental agreement at first, even though, I had everything labeled with sticky notes. My limited understanding is that the proof of location requirement is more geared towards the electronic visa process, as a way to attempt to verify that the person is in fact within that jurisdiction. With the in-person process, it is clear that you are present, by the fact that you showed up to the embassy/consulate.

@Zep *****

they can use your Cambodia passport entry stamp and hotel/accommodation for residency purposes.

@Zep *****

, with this embassy, all you can do is try. I had emailed them and tried to call in advance and never got anyone. When there in person, they wouldn’t really answer any questions, and I had my Thai partner with me trying to ask in Thai as well.

@Zep *****

the staff didn’t say much when dropping documents off or picking up. I however did supply 6 months of bank statements and my apartment lease for my apartment in Phnom Penh.

@Zep *****

I was approved. Very straight forward, just takes 6 work days

@Zep *****

try the Thai Visa Advice group

@Zep *****

I've seen at least 2 reports