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What should I keep in mind for my selfie for the soft power DTV application?

Selfie Requirements Soft Power DTV Visa Application HCMC Proof of Location Expats in Thailand Visa Documentation

Sep 18, 2025

7 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi everyone, I have been asked to provide a selfie with the date inside of where I'm staying (applying for soft power DTV in HCMC) - do you know if there is anything specific about the picture that I need to have in mind? I'm also providing a pdf of the official booking. I took a close up shot so you can see the date that I wrote, but unsure if that would pass. Thanks for help 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When submitting a selfie for your Soft Power DTV application, it's important to capture proof of your current location. To meet the requirements, consider taking a selfie in front of your accommodation while holding an identifiable document such as a receipt or a newspaper with today's date visible. This helps confirm your presence at the address you provided in your application. Some applicants have successfully used close-up photos as part of their submission, but having an extra proof of purchase can strengthen your case.

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Last night i was asked for more proof of my current jurisdiction (like utility bill, which I don’t have); and I literally wrote in my letter of explanation that I can provide a pic of myself on the premises lol. Though I’m applying from LA embassy, I didn’t know that was something they’d potentially ask for.

Best of luck that your photo submission gets you approved!!! 📸

7 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Take a selfie in front of your accommodation while holding a receipt or newspaper.

That’s what ppl posted that they did and was approved shortly after

7 months ago

John **********

They're looking for proof that you remain in the location you applied from. So holding a receipt for a purchase with the current date on it or something like that

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