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What is the process to get a DTV approved from neighboring countries of Thailand?

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Aug 8, 2024

3 months ago

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Guys need some guidance in getting DTV approved. I have the documents ready to submit as self employed. Need some gudiance on

1. Which neighbouring country of Thailand have smoothest and fastest approval process

2. How can I apply and submit the documents to them?

3. Do I need to be that respective country during the process?

4. What’s the estimated time from application to approval.

Would love to hear from you guys, thanks

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The post seeks guidance on obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from a neighboring country of Thailand, including which countries have the smoothest application processes, how to submit documents, whether physical presence is needed, and estimated approval times. Comments provide insights on experiences with different embassies in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and others, highlighting variations in processing times, requirements, and procedures.

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Alvin *****

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I realise that embassy of different countries requires some additional documents.

For banking statement for the last 6 months, means each months or age of statement no later than 6 months ?

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Zep ******

I am take Erica advice to apply it in Jakarta next month.

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Alvin *****

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thank you erica.

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Erica ********

: last 6 months i.e. you apply in Aug, you should provide Jul, Jun, May, Apr, Mar, and Feb.

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Jolyn ******

Called Thailand Embassy in SG. SG passport holder not eligible for DTV.

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Alvin *****

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yes singapore is not opening up for dtv yet

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Jolyn ******

hope will open soon 🙏

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Erica ********

: Applying in other Thai Embassies is an option.

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Steve *******

I did mine in HK. Completely online. You have to be in HK to apply, but you can leave as soon as you've sent the application (or at least I left and got my visa while in Vietnam)

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Timothy *****

How long did it take?

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Steve *******

5 business days, but I got there on a Saturday before a Thai holiday on a Monday, so it took 10 days in total 😅

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Fasih *******

Hi, can we be from any country and apply for DTV on a visit to Hong Kong?

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Steve *******

no, you always have to be in the country you apply in. You've already asked this before.

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Fasih *******

Sorry for the confusion. What I meant to ask is whether as a Pakistani citizen, I can apply via the HK online system when I'm physically in Hong Kong as a tourist?

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Steve *******

I did it as a tourist. Not sure if it's different for a Pakistani passport holder, but you can email them and ask. They replied pretty fast when I asked them.

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Michael ********

Read through the posts there are losds of reports this werk of succesful applications in neighbouring countries

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Kyawe ***********

I'm also about to apply for DTV this week. Let's help out each other ^^

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Alvin *****

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@Kyawe **********

sure, i can't apply in singapore, as citizen. am trying to apply at neighbouring embassy around thailand. am not too sure about apply in korea.

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Erica ********

There are posts on successful approval from Vientiane, Hanoi, Phnom Penh and Jakarta. You decide which works best for you.

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John *******

Cambodia was smooth for me, but takes 6 working days.

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Alvin *****

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do you need to make any appointment prior to going there? i checked on their site, there are no links for appointment booking

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John *******

nope

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Brandon ************

1) check the website of the specific embassies. It answers all of your questions.

2) every Thai embassy in SE Asia requires you to submit your application in person

3) how would you get a visa placed in your passport if you're not there with your passport?

4) every embassy is different, the information is on their website

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Alvin *****

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thank you brandon. yes i find quite challenging as every embassy documents required are slightly different and not sure if it will determine the approval of it. Trying to gather more information so i can over prepare for it.

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Elías ********

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In South Korea the DTV is processed as any other e-visa, and they give it as such, just a print yourself paper. Nevertheless, they only accept applications from either Korean cifizens or non-Koreans with a legal long-term residence in Korea.

(And I know SK is not South East Asia, but I just mentioned as it is the only experience I have).

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