Answereda year ago

What is the process and timeline for obtaining a DTV visa in Hanoi, and what tips can you share?

DTV Visa Visa Approval Process Muay Thai Visa Thai Visa Regulations Visa Documentation Expats in Thailand

Anonymous *************

asked Dec 10, 2025

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Approved Hanoi // 3 Business days. 😊

 Writing this at 8pm on Wednesday 9th December  

I landed in Hanoi 9pm Saturday 5th December. 

We applied for DTV 3pm Sunday 6th December 

Asked for additional documents 10am Monday 7th December 

(Sent work permit of the gym owner)

Approved Visa 6.30pm today / Wednesday 9th December

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Applied Soft Power Muay Thai, UK passport & a lot of Tourist stamps this year maybe 6-7 & an Education visa from 2023

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Followed instructions from this group thank you! 

I think being very thorough and having the English checked on your documents helped massively. 

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Total 3 business days for approval.

Answer summary

A user shares their experience of obtaining a DTV visa in Hanoi, which took only 3 business days from application to approval. They provide a timeline of events, noting the importance of thorough documentation and having the English checked. The post invites others to ask questions about the visa process, including financialproof, occupation details, and specifics about the Muay Thai school they attended.

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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.

a year ago

GenuineLo*********

Any problems when entering the country with the DTV? I have some history same as you with many visa exempts and ED visa before and I just got the DTV in Hanoi too.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

I haven’t flown yet. I didn’t expect it to be this fast. I’m a little nervous I won’t lie!

a year ago

GenuineLo*********

Participante anónimo there should be not problem entering with the DTV, but anyway, always can book a safe entry service for 4-5k if you don't want to take any risk to be rejected. I'm thinking about that.

a year ago

James ********

A friend did just that...

Booked a Fast Track Service Company for BKK Airport...

He replied recently...

"3500 Thai baht my friend I’ll definitely be using it again 🙏 no questions asked about previous Stamp history. I really appreciate it 🙏

a year ago

Ale****

Could you please share what did you choose in the Occupation section of visa application (employee/freelancer etc)? Other than prove of 500k funds, have you specified anything extra in terms of finances? Like showing your salary/income etc. And overal, did you tell them what you do to earn money?

a year ago

Anonymous *************

I chose freelance.

I provided 3 months bank statements which show all my income and spending. I get paid commissions as and when I make them.

My savings were in a savings pot with Monzo bank, so I downloaded the statement for 3 months. My bank combines savings balances and main balance as a whole on the main page.

I provided no details about my work or my income.

a year ago