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What is the timeline and required documentation for the DTV visa application in Vientiane, Laos?
DTV VisaLaos visa applicationVisa processing timeExpats in LaosDocument requirementsSoft Power VisaThailand immigrationVisa approval process
Apr 9, 2026
21 days ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERApproved today – Vientiane DTV (“Soft Power”) processing time: 3 working days.
📌No interview
📌No agency
Below is my full timeline:
5 April: Arrived in Laos late at night and submitted the required documents.
6 April: holiday.
7 April: Payment completed.
9 April: Application approved.
📌No interview
📌No agency
Below is my full timeline:
5 April: Arrived in Laos late at night and submitted the required documents.
6 April: holiday.
7 April: Payment completed.
9 April: Application approved.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the approval of a DTV ('Soft Power') visa application in Vientiane, Laos, which took only 3 working days without the need for an interview or agency assistance. The author provides a timeline of their application process, which includes submitting required documents on April 5, making payment on April 7, and receiving approval on April 9. Comments from the community inquire about the specific documents submitted, the bank statements required, and advice on going through the visa process. There are also positive reactions regarding the efficiency of the Laos visa process compared to Vietnam.
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Joseph *******
Woah, Congratulations!! I submitted my payment on April 7 as well and it’s still pending approval for the soft power. Were you at the front of the line? I was in the middle so hoping mine gets approved by the end of next week, but not sure with Songkran coming up. Good to know that they are approving for applications that were completed this week though.
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
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Anonymous ******************
I am going there to apply next month.
What docs did you give them? Did you explain where your income from?
What docs did you give them? Did you explain where your income from?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERJust the normal doc
Passport
Photo picture of stamp Laos visa
3 months statement
Doctor appointment
and don’t have to explain anything
Passport
Photo picture of stamp Laos visa
3 months statement
Doctor appointment
and don’t have to explain anything
James ********
Anonymous participantq a doctor's appointment ? Can you please explain what you submitted to get the DTV visa approved for...A Doctor appointment .... thank you
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant looks like vientiane is a lot easier than hanoi now
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Andi ***********
Congrats! Fast approval for Laos.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
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Thai *****************
Sounds perfect
Anonymous ******************
Congrats ! How many bank statements did you give them and how much income did you send you per month ?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน 590 I do the pdf file 3 months for 1 file
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน 590 3 months and more than
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Trustworth**********
I recommend Laos over Vietnam. Especially Hanoi. Too many applications rejected their
Andi ***********
TrustworthyFerret454 Vietnam is not as bad as posts are making out. Several approvals today.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERTrustworthyFerret454 you right
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