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What is the process for obtaining a DTV (Documentary Travel Visa) in Laos, and what tips can help in the application?

Dec 13, 2025
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Deme ************
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My experience in Laos. DTV. The process took 15 business days. I spent 20 days in Vientiane, Laos! Quite a long time! I spent the first week submitting all the required documents on the website. Then, a week later, I waited for an email confirming my interview appointment. In total, I had to be in Laos for three weeks. On the day of the interview, it lasted about ten minutes. They asked me: "What will you do in Thailand? Why are you applying for the DTV? How will you support yourself? What do you do for work?" "How is your bank account?" And a receipt or letter proving that I had already paid for a Muay Thai, cooking, or other course. After that, they told me to check my email after 2:00 PM. At 2:30 PM, I was approved. This method only works for those who can prove they have the money in their bank account.

(The bank can be from anywhere in the world, but it must be in your name.)

I had an agent who helped me with the whole process at a fair price. I highly recommend him. If you have any further questions, send me a direct message! I went through Bangkok airport without any problems. I entered and exited as a tourist more than five times in the same year, 2025, without a DTV (Documentary Travel Visa), and I have many stamps from all over the world. I made a friend there in Laos; he's German and traveled overland from Vientiane to Udon Thani by bus for 20 THB. He told me they stopped at the border to get their passports stamped, etc., and that the staff was very friendly and didn't ask any questions. He simply showed his approved visa and passport, and from Udon Thani, he took his flight to Bangkok without any problems. I took it directly from Laos to Bangkok!

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The user shares detailed experiences of applying for a Documentary Travel Visa (DTV) in Laos, including a timeline of 15 business days spent in Vientiane, document submission, and the interview process. They highlight financial proof requirements, recommend an agent for assistance, and mention the ease of border crossings from Laos to Thailand. Comments from other users express interest in the agent's information and share similar experiences.
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Ben *****
I've already applied and I've my interview date, the 18th december. Do you've got your visa the same day of your interview ?
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@Ben ****
I already have my visa. Read
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Peter ********
Everything about your story is like 95% my experience applying in Laos. Felt so excited when I got approved.. caught the first flight that day back to Thailand!
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Raffi ********
Hey! I tried to sent you a Message but it didn‘t get through :/

Congrats on your Visa, firstly :)

I am Going to apply from there in January and I am grateful for any Tips (Visa or Laos in General) that you have!
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@Raffi *******
I send you dm (messenger)
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Ilion ********
Great! My interview is in a few days. 2 weeks here! I printed my TM 30 and Muay Thai documents. Do I need to print anymore documents?
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@Ilion *******
He'll only ask for your Muay Thai license, proof of account, and proof of address. No other documents are required. Just answer the questions he asks.
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Beautiful**********
Congrats! Would you be interested sharing the agent’s info or would it be better to message you for that? I’m looking for one too
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BeautifulFlower5416 I tried to talk to you but you don't have Messenger
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Andi ***********
Yeah, a long time waiting to get the DTV but it is worth the wait. Good chance to explore the country. Useful info..
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