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What should I consider when choosing between Vietnam and Taipei for my DTV application while managing my medical needs?
DTV visaTaipei visa applicationVietnam visa applicationmedical visa requirementsLupus treatmentremote workBang Saray lease
Oct 17, 2024
2 years ago
Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi lovely people! I'm leaving Thailand in about 10 days to go apply for my DTV. I am trying to choose between Vietnam and Taipei. I would appreciate to hear anyone's personal experiences with either places.
I work remotely but I also get treated for Lupus here in Thailand already so thinking of doing medical soft power since it's much easier to get paperwork together.
I recently signed a lease in Bang Saray (Pattaya area), does anyone know if a copy of my lease will help me?
Any advice or feedback is so much appreciated :)
I work remotely but I also get treated for Lupus here in Thailand already so thinking of doing medical soft power since it's much easier to get paperwork together.
I recently signed a lease in Bang Saray (Pattaya area), does anyone know if a copy of my lease will help me?
Any advice or feedback is so much appreciated :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking advice on whether to apply for a DTV visa in Vietnam or Taipei, considering their remote work situation and ongoing medical treatment for Lupus in Thailand. They have recently signed a lease in Bang Saray and wonder if it will aid in their visa application process. Comments provide insights on required documentation for Taipei, including medical certificates and a job-related letter, and emphasize the importance of valid paperwork. There's also a discussion about the visa situation in Vietnam.
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Sab *****
I'm flying 27th to Taipei going on the 28th to the consulate. If you're going same days, lets connect.
Lily *******
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do you need to book an appointment in Taipei?Lily *******
Thankyou!
Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lily ******
everything I’ve found says no appointment, walk in and wait in a lineReply to
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Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sab ****
oh nice, thats pretty much exactly when i planned to go! I'll PM you :)Reply to
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Yiba *******
As one of the users said, Taipei checks the validity of the documents if they are from the clinic or from the hospital
Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Yiba ******
does it matter if its clinic or hospital?Yiba *******
@Abbey *****
I don't think so. But I can't be sureReply to
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Joel ********
Do you have your visa already for Vietnam? If not choose the other.
Mathilde *****
You need a visa for Vietnam ? Exemption Visa is not enough (I'm french, I have 45 days exemption) ?
Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joel *******
no i don't, that's what I'm thinkingReply to
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Iñigo ************
In Taiwan You need a receipt , medical certificate, appointment schedule and letter from the doctor. All stamped. They will call to check.
They will also ask about your job and salary when applying for the medical treatment category.
They will also ask about your job and salary when applying for the medical treatment category.
Iñigo ************
I can speak Thai. They were very suspicious of all DTV appliers category medical treatment. So I overheard them say they called the clinic and everything was fine in my case. However others were interrogated for 5-10 minutes. That's why they also asked us for additional documents/information regarding job and salary.
Michael *********
@Iñigo ***********
interesting, and also seems quite proactive for 🇹🇭, 555! As far as I know there's no income requirement for soft power. Did you ask them anything in Thai,? In my experience there's usually a big change in the farang/Thai dynamic after. Appreciate your reply. ☺️Reply to
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@Iñigo ***********
would you mind explaining how you know that they called to check? 🤔Ruel *******
@Iñigo ***********
hi, could you please clarify what does it mean for a document to be “stamped”?Iñigo ************
@Ruel ******
it's A stamp that functions as a signature of a business or public entity. Every company has a unique oneReply to
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Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Iñigo ***********
good to know! When you say receipt, receipt of what?Iñigo ************
The Receipt of the payment for your Lupus treatment.
Abbey ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Iñigo ***********
oh gotcha okay, i just moved from Chiang Mai to Pattaya so will be finding a new doctor. Actually going to do this today. Do you know if i need to pay for future appointments or can i request receipts from my previous ones in Chiang Mai?Iñigo ************
@Abbey *****
future appointments is more importantReply to
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