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What is the process for applying for a DTV Visa in Vietnam and what additional documentation might be required?

Oct 21, 2025
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Applied for DTV Visa in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 10/13. Additional documentation requested on 10/16 (more bank statements & more recent/clear photo) - submitted these “additional” documents that same afternoon. Vis approval received 10/21.

Just have all of the required documents organized and available, feel free to submit any additional documentation that you feel may help your consideration & give them time to process.

Very straightforward process & was handled in what I feel to be a timely manner. Good luck! 🎊🍀

*SN - the additional documentation requested was already included in my original application submission. I included (in my original submission) 3 months of bank statements and a passport image I had taken just a month ago - so when they asked for more, I got a little worried, but just took it in stride. I sent in a screenshot of my current bank account balance + the most recent bank statement (reflecting the required 500,000 baht) & took a “passport style “ selfie right then and there and submitted these as my additional documentation. Worked out well for me, although this may not be everyone’s experience.

Just be well prepared, is my only advice.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully applied for a DTV Visa in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, providing details about their experience, which included submitting additional documentation upon request. They highlighted the importance of having all necessary documents organized and suggested being prepared to submit anything that may assist with the application. There were comments asking about specific documentation related to the 'soft power' aspect of the DTV application, such as language study or cooking school, and whether submissions were made via email or in-person.
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Pe ****
I want to apply for the DTV. How does one go about documentation for the “soft power” part of the application?

For example, through studying the Thai language or cooking school.
Annette *******
Did u just send it via email or did u have to present at the embassy