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What is the best place to apply for a DTV visa while based in Vietnam?

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Nov 5, 2025

21 hours ago

Chris *********

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Hi everyone,

I currently have an LLC with funds in my business account and I’m based in Vietnam. I’m looking for the simplest and most straightforward place to apply for the DTV visa. I’m open to traveling to another country if it makes the process easier. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who’s had a smooth experience—where did you go, and how was it?

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the process of applying for a DTV visa from Vietnam, highlighting the importance of having at least 500,000 Baht in a personal bank account rather than a business account. Several comments suggest applying in cities like Hanoi or Da Nang, with insights on the speed of the application process and potential complications due to seasonal demands. Users also provide personal experiences and recommendations based on their own successful applications.

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17 hours ago

Chris *********

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Ok. I do have the money in my personal account thank you, ChatGPT error. So I apply online with the paper work in da nang and then go to Hanoi afterwards. Sorry if I misunderstood.

17 hours ago

John *********

HCMC best wait for the typhoon to pass, could be some serious flooding etc

18 hours ago

Henrik *****

First you transfer at least 500.000 Baht to your personal bank account, since it is you and not your company who apply.

Then you wait the number of months that the specific Embassy need you to have the money in your account.

Then you apply, and remember the high season for visa applications has started, so it may take longer to get, than described in other posts, and on the Embassy website.

Additional documentation demand, resets the processing clock to zero, so you may have to stay long time in the country you apply in.

19 hours ago

Frazer ************

500k needs to be in personal account

19 hours ago

RedO****

I applied for my DTV last Monday while staying in Da Nang and it was approved today. After sending in additional docs by Wednesday so it took a week to get approved via Hanoi

20 hours ago

Andi ***********

The funds for the DTV need to be in a personal instant accessible account not a business account. Vietnam is very popular to apply for the DTV, may as well apply there as you live there.

20 hours ago

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Andi ***********

Can I apply for a DTV visa from Vietnam with funds in an investment portfolio?

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4 days ago

Which country is recommended for applying for the DTV visa?

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a month ago

What is the best way to apply for a DTV visa in Vietnam: embassy visit or online application?

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2 months ago