What is the experience of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand from Vientiane, Laos?

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Approved - Vientiane, Laos

Soft Power Muay Thai

Since i learned everything about DTV here, i want to share some of my DTV experience for future applicants.

Timeline

19 June Friday - paid for application at the embassy

19 June Friday - Pending Approval

22 June Monday - Interview Date given for next Monday

29 June Monday - Interview done. Approved Late evening.

No agent, no request for additional documents.

I've chosen FitFac Bangkok for my Muay Thai gym, 9 month course. They got my documents ready same day of course payment. Highly recommend them.

For financials, 6 months old bank statements, sign and stamped at local branch. i presented requested 500k in barely touched USD savings account. Also provided some stock investments as additional proof of funds.

For proof of location, clear photo of passport and a recent photo of myself with white background, entry stamp and Laos visa, boarding pass, hotel reservation and receipt, selfies at Vientiane airport and hotel, photo of taxi receipt that i get at airport.

I added cover letters to all pdfs, consenting all DTV rules and to explain stuff.

Programs that i used, Adobe Free Trial to create, edit pdfs. Irfanview to edit, resize photos. MS Paint to highlight and note stuff on photos. Google Gemini to change my notepad cover letters into fancy professional pdfs. One tip here: First resize the photos you take with your phone, then convert them to pdfs. A 1/4 resized photo will still look clear with a fraction of size on disk.

As for Vientiane tips: Book a hotel/hostel close the embassy. Just check their google comments first. Use Kokkok app to travel. Best exchange rate that i have found was at Phongsavanh Bank in Parkson Mall. Visit Vang Vieng if you got time after DTV is done.

And Good luck.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The author shares their successful experience of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. They provide a detailed timeline of events from payment to approval, highlighting the absence of an agent and the simplicity of the process with only necessary documentation submitted. They recommend FitFac Bangkok for Muay Thai training and outline tips for preparing bank statements and photos required for the application. Additional travel tips for Vientiane, including hotel selection and currency exchange advice, are also included.

William ************************* · Answer

Thanks for sharing. How was the actual interview itself? What questions were involved and what did you have to show? Did they ask you to show anything?

this**** · Answer

congrats on the approval! Quick question about the bank statement: Did you just print the PDF from your online banking and took it to the branch to get it signed and stamped, or did they print it out for you directly at the branch? Thanks!

Poppy ******* · Answer

Thanks for update. Did they ask to see evidence of ongoing income on top of the 500k THB?

Andi *********** · Answer

Congrats!! Thanks for the update, useful info

What is the experience of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand from Vientiane, Laos?

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