What is the process for applying for a DTV Visa based on personal experiences?

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🇹🇭 My Experience Getting the DTV Visa – Sharing My Journey

Hi everyone,

I just got my DTV Visa approved, and I wanted to share my experience to help those currently going through the process.

📍 Context:

* I live in Koh Samui, and after a visa extension, I decided to apply for the DTV Visa in Ho Chi Minh City.

## 🗓️ My Step-by-Step Process:

🔹 Monday, March 10 – Online Application Submission

Documents provided:

✅ Passport

✅ Proof of presence in Vietnam (*flight ticket, Vietnam visa, receipt from a local purchase*)

✅ Last 3 bank statements (*showing a balance of over 500K THB for more than 3 months*)

✅ Official company document (*translated into English*)

✅ Explanation of the company’s activities (*I specified that my business operates only in France*)

✅ 3 client contracts

🔹 Wednesday, March 13 – Additional Documents Requested

The consulate asked for:

🔹 Bank statements translated into English (*I translated them myself*)

🔹 A photo

🔹 A copy of all passport pages

🔹 Friday, March 15 – Returned to Thailand

I decided to return to Thailand while waiting for the final approval.

🔹 Monday, March 17 – Visa Approved at 10 PM! 🎉

A huge thank you to this community for all the valuable information shared. I hope my experience can help others going through the process! 💙

Good luck to everyone applying! 🙌