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What should I know about applying for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane?

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Hi everyone,

I’m from South Korea and will apply for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has applied there.

1. My Korean bank only issues a bank balance certificate in Korean. Did anyone submit a non-English bank certificate? Did you use a notarized/certified translation, or was a normal English translation accepted?

2. Is it better to use a Korean bank account or a Thai bank account as financial proof?

3. Did you have an interview? Is it required?

4. If I leave Vientiane before my DTV is approved, is that okay, or should I stay until the visa is issued?

Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
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A South Korean expat is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. Key queries include whether a non-English bank balance certificate can be accepted (with advice suggesting only English or Thai is acceptable), which bank account type is preferable for financial proof, interview requirements, and staying in Vientiane until visa approval. Responses indicate that English or Thai bank documentation is necessary, interviews are common, and it's important to remain in Vientiane until the visa application is fully processed.
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Bank information must be English or Thai. Normally you can use AI to translate but you can use any normal bank account in your name.

It's very likely to get an interview in Laos, and you must also visit the consulate to pay as they don't have an online payment option.

You need to remain within the jurisdiction of the consulate until the application process completes
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thanks for your answer! I appreciate it

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