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What is the process and timeline for getting a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) under the Self-Employment category?
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Oct 14, 2025
7 months ago
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTER🎉 DTV Approved! 🎉
Great news - I just got my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) approved today under the Self-Employment/Business category! 🇹🇭💼
Here’s my timeline:
📅 Submitted: 6th October (Ho Chi Minh City)
📄 Additional Docs Requested: Proof of company income (10th October)
📈 Submitted: Company’s yearly turnover data
✅ Approved: Around 2 hours ago! (14th October)
Initial Documents Submitted:
* Passport (India)
* Client Invoices
* Personal & Company Bank Statements
* Vietnam Entry Stamps
* Tentative Arrival & Stay Details in Thailand
Feeling relieved and excited to start the next chapter! 🙌✨
Thank you so much for all the help and support in this group - really appreciate it!
Great news - I just got my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) approved today under the Self-Employment/Business category! 🇹🇭💼
Here’s my timeline:
📅 Submitted: 6th October (Ho Chi Minh City)
📄 Additional Docs Requested: Proof of company income (10th October)
📈 Submitted: Company’s yearly turnover data
✅ Approved: Around 2 hours ago! (14th October)
Initial Documents Submitted:
* Passport (India)
* Client Invoices
* Personal & Company Bank Statements
* Vietnam Entry Stamps
* Tentative Arrival & Stay Details in Thailand
Feeling relieved and excited to start the next chapter! 🙌✨
Thank you so much for all the help and support in this group - really appreciate it!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A member of the community successfully obtained their Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) approved under the self-employment/business category. They shared their timeline beginning with the submission on October 6 and the eventual approval on October 14. Key documents submitted included the passport, company income proof, client invoices, bank statements, and tentative travel details. The post elicited congratulations and further inquiries from other community members regarding documentation and processes.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Congratulations 🎉
Anonymous ******************
Just wondering why you didn't apply in India , I was considering that option ?
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 745 The approval process in India is quite slow, and you’ll likely need to make 2–3 visits to the embassy - for example, to deposit the visa fee and submit additional documents (via third party firm VFS). So, applying in Vietnam seemed more reasonable to me, but that’s just my opinion. You can definitely try applying through India as well!
Upadhyay *********
@Varun *******
Visa process is completely online now. VFS is no longer involved. Approvals are very quick.Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Upadhyay ********
That’s a relief! I didn’t know that.Reply to
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@Varun *******
Other than submitting fee, additional documents can be submitted online, right?Anonymous ******************
@Varun *******
Thanks. I hate dealing with that company. They make everything so complicated.Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 745 True! It’s a hassle dealing with them.
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Tom **********
can i inbox u bro
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tom *********
SureReply to
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Rob ******
Congrats. Question on Your tentative arrival date . You did not have to provide a confirmed airfare ticket at all? Did it require arrival and departure date on the DTV form?
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob *****
I didn’t share any confirmed booking. Only tentative date of arrival in Thailand. I hope it helps!Rob ******
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James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
PositiveTa***********
“I applied on the same date as you, but mine hasn’t been approved.
PositiveTa***********
PositiveTangerine1897 It’s been in “Pending Approval” status since October 9th.
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTERPositiveTangerine1897 What's the current status of your application?
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Anonymous ******************
Congrats! Self-employment is not same as freelancing , right?
Varun ********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 537 Yes, self-employment is Entrepreneur/Business Owner/Director category! But the application process is more or less the same.
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Anonymous ******************
Congratulations. It's quite a feeling!
Anonymous ******************
Congratulations see you in Thailand.aka (PARADISE)
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