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What is the process and timeline for obtaining a DTV visa in Laos?
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Apr 14, 2026
16 days ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERDTV: Muay Thai/Soft Power Approved on April 14!!
Honestly surprised by the update today since most offices should be closed this week. I expected to wait another 1-2 weeks for an interview update, but received the approval email instead without even having an interview. I have also seen posts where some people were approved in less than a week with no interviews, so it might be worth checking out Laos if there are people considering Vietnam, Indonesia, or Laos!
Submitted my application in Vientiane, Laos!
1. Application sent April 5
2. Visa fee submitted in-person April 7
3. Pending approval April 8
4. Approved April 14
Excited to head back this weekend~ ✈️
Honestly surprised by the update today since most offices should be closed this week. I expected to wait another 1-2 weeks for an interview update, but received the approval email instead without even having an interview. I have also seen posts where some people were approved in less than a week with no interviews, so it might be worth checking out Laos if there are people considering Vietnam, Indonesia, or Laos!
Submitted my application in Vientiane, Laos!
1. Application sent April 5
2. Visa fee submitted in-person April 7
3. Pending approval April 8
4. Approved April 14
Excited to head back this weekend~ ✈️
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the quick approval of a DTV visa in Laos, highlighting a timeline from application submission to approval within just over a week. The user shares their experience of receiving the approval email without an interview, which seems to be a trend for some applicants. They express excitement about returning to Thailand soon and provide advice on printing the approval email for travel purposes. Comments from others congratulate the user and inquire about the visa approval process during the Songkran holiday.
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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Anonymous ******************
What doc do u submit? Do you need to explain your income sourcev
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.
JS *****
Congratulations!!
Is your visa approved even on songkran day off?
Is your visa approved even on songkran day off?
Andi ***********
Congrats. Back office staff will be at work during the hols.
Thai *****************
Congratulations 🎉
Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭
Welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭
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Thai *****************
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