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What is the process and timeline for obtaining a freelance workation visa in Thailand from the Hanoi embassy?
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Jan 16, 2026
3 months ago
Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTERVisa approved today in Hanoi, Yayyyy ✨
Applied at Hanoi embassy 🇻🇳
Application submitted: 6 Jan
Additional documents requested: 8 Jan
Status changed to pending approval: 8 Jan
Approval email received: today
Total: 8 working days ⏳
I applied by myself under (freelance / workation) category without an agent.
Hope this helps anyone who is currently waiting for their DTV result.
I’m happy to share what documents I prepared and my experience, can DM me anytime. 🙌🏻💯
Applied at Hanoi embassy 🇻🇳
Application submitted: 6 Jan
Additional documents requested: 8 Jan
Status changed to pending approval: 8 Jan
Approval email received: today
Total: 8 working days ⏳
I applied by myself under (freelance / workation) category without an agent.
Hope this helps anyone who is currently waiting for their DTV result.
I’m happy to share what documents I prepared and my experience, can DM me anytime. 🙌🏻💯
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user successfully obtained a freelance visa from the Hanoi embassy, sharing their experience of the application process, which took 8 working days. They applied without an agent and are open to answering questions about document preparation. Various commenters congratulated them and inquired about additional required documents, bank statement proofs, and hotel accommodations.
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Shoon *******
Congratulations 🎉
Enthusiastic*************
how many days did you show hotel boking proof ?
Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTEREnthusiasticPineapple1088 4 night 5 days in hanoi
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Teo ******
Can you share the Hanoi hotel you stayed?
Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Teo *****
An nguyen boutique hotelTeo ******
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thanks for sharing? was it good and safe for solo?Reply to
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Holp ******
Congratulations! 🎉🎉
Sebastien **************
I send a DM
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Baxter ***********
Did not ask for tax files?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Baxter **********
in my case, they didn’t ask me about taxReply to
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John *********
Shouldn’t have any problems for genuine Workcation applications if you tick all the boxes, approval in a short time.
Soft options 3-6 months, high chance they won’t get though or you might just get a METV instead.(expensive way to get that though!)
Soft options 3-6 months, high chance they won’t get though or you might just get a METV instead.(expensive way to get that though!)
Kry****
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yessReply to
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Andy ****
How much money do you have in your bank account?
Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy ***
3 months statement with over 600,000 THB equivalentReply to
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Jay ********
Congratulations 🥂 I’m a freelance copywriter with my own business and flying to Hanoi on
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to apply. Do you mind if I DM you?Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jay *******
sure , you can dm me anytimeReply to
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Andi ***********
Congrats! Enjoy being a DTVER
Inspirin*********
Can we know what they req additional request docs ?
Kry****
ORIGINAL POSTERInspiringWolf6677 They asked for the client company license, proof of consulting payment, and highlighted bank statement transactions. I also submitted a cover letter explaining my work is project-based, not monthly employment.
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Thanks sisReply to
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Tapan ********
Congratulations 🎉
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