What is the process and timeline for obtaining a DTV Workcation visa in Thailand from Hanoi?

Approved Hanoi - DTV Workcation

Hey all - wanted to say a big thanks to everyone in the group and contribute my part to this community with my experience 😀 Applied for the DTV in Hanoi under the workcation stream as a business owner. Approved in 5/6 business days, the 3rd was apparently a Thai holiday.

Timeline

- 01/03 flew to Hanoi from KL, application submitted and paid Sunday evening, a few hours after arriving

- 03/03 status changed to pending approval around 1800

- 09/03 received approval email at 1500

- 10/03 entered Thailand

Here are some insights from based on my own unique circumstances:

- I had the minimum 500k funds in my account for 2 weeks but I have business revenue consistently remitted, 3-4 times a week, for entire 6 month statement period I submitted. The balance when I submitted around 750k but I don't think it matters too much at all.

- I'm running a sole trader business so the business bank account is just my personal account that I segregated for business purposes. Thus the statement shows my name as per passport.

- In the last 365 days, I had 4No. 30 day extensions and spent 300 days in TH on visa exempt. I have never overstayed or broken the rules but perhaps I abused the visa exempt, I'll admit that 😅😂 In terms of DTV approval, i think it's good evidence that your history shouldn't matter too much.

Upon arrival at CNX, the IO flicked through my passport didn't look amused. Was sent to the boss and then an interview. I filled out some paper work general questions similar to TDAC but also asked questions about income and savings etc. I asked if I would be questioned like this every time. They said no, and that the paper work was to activate the DTV upon first use (not sure how trust that is since some people just rolled through first time at BKK/DMK no issues). Anyway I was told that subsequent entries won't be an issue.

As for the specific docs. I just followed all the good advice that's been repeated in this group and tailored it to fit my own situation. If you have specific questions you can ask.

Thanks again to all the contributors in this group 🙏🙏