Answereda year ago

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Hanoi, especially for Koreans?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Application Korean Expats Visa Processing Times Bank Account Requirements Residence Permit

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DTV approved in Hanoi 🇻🇳

Workcation (Korean)

July 1 Applied

July 2 Add Doc

July 7 Approved

Many people get approved in Hanoi, usually within 7-10 days or even faster. 🎉

FYI, for Koreans, DTV application fee is free. Please do it yourself and do not use an agency.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Answer summary

The post discusses the successful approval of a DTV visa application in Hanoi, Vietnam, specifically for Korean nationals. The applicant applied on July 1, added documents on July 2, and received approval by July 7, highlighting that many applicants often get approved within a week or two. Additionally, the application fee is waived for Koreans, and applicants are advised to submit their applications independently without using an agency. The comments highlight various queries regarding the necessity of a Thai bank account balance, requirements for USA applicants, the need for a residence permit in Vietnam, and the timeline for preparing for the application in Hanoi.

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Agnès ********

Since when did you save the 500,000 baht in your account?

a year ago

Kajek *******

@Agnès *******

over 500,000thb for 3 months

a year ago

Cruise ******

@Kajek ******

nicely done! Thanks for sharing. did you apply in your home country before flying to Hanoi? Or you flew to Hanoi then applied? How long you have to prepare to stay in Hanoi to get all these done?

a year ago

Kajek *******

@Cruise *****

You must enter the country first where you apply becuz you have to provide Documents indicating location. I planned to stay 2weeks but approved in a week.

a year ago

Rodrigo *********

Do I need to have a residence permit in Vietnam to apply?

a year ago

Kajek *******

@Rodrigo ********

a year ago

Hai *******

Nice. $400 for USA applicants

a year ago

Yaoyu ***********

Congratulations ! 🥰 Did you need to provide the balance of a Thai bank account in Thailand for your application !?

If yes, how did you open a Thai bank account in Thailand before receiving your visa !?

Thank you ! 🙏

a year ago

Kajek *******

@Yaoyu **********

no need Thai bank. Any bank fine.

a year ago