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What should I prepare for my DTV Workation interview in Laos regarding documents and banking statements?

DTV Workation Interview Preparation Laos Visa Remote Work Visa Bank Statements Documentation

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Hi all, recently received an interview date for Laos Vientiane regarding DTV Workation. I've gone through the group to see how the interviews have usually gone for others but wanted to confirm a few points;

1. In the email, there was no request to bring any documents, would it be wise to print out any statements, contracts etc and bring it with me? If so, shall I provide more than the 3 months requested or stick to what I sent along with my application?

2. I do not have mobile banking as I primarly use my work phone and do not have a personal one, I do have access to Online banking so I can login on there no issues, would this be a problem? As a worst case, I can request my bank to send certified statements and I can get them printed and scanned (In the UK) and print them out on my end to provide too

For reference; I am a UK Citizen with a British passport, working remotely full time for a UK company 

Anything else that anyone may feel would be helpful is greatly appreciated, thanks all!

Answer summary

The user is preparing for an interview in Laos for a DTV Workation visa and seeks advice regarding document preparation and banking proof. Several commenters suggest bringing printed documents, as some found it helpful despite mixed experiences regarding document requests. For banking, they recommend showing online banking on a phone or bringing a laptop if mobile banking isn't available. Overall, a preparedness approach with printed or easily accessible documents is encouraged.

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GiftedDr********

I had an interview in Laos. I read other peoples posts which said print all documents out. I decided not too and just take my laptop instead will all the documents in a folder. They didnt even ask to see them. They also didnt even ask to see my live banking app. Maybe I was one of the lucky ones ?

5 months ago

AS **************

Wishing you good luck 💗✨

5 months ago

Kirilic ******

> In the email, there was no request to bring any documents, would it be wise to print out any statements, contracts etc and bring it with me?

I printed out everything and the interviewer was very comfortable with that, however I've read reports about people not printing out anything and it was fine. I would print out everything just in case at ur hotel in Lao

5 months ago

Sam *********

Kirilic Uyen Thank you, will get everything printed out and collated so they can have it on hand

5 months ago

Michelle *******

Can I ask you a question? How long from the time you applied until the day the sent you the interview date?

5 months ago

Sam *********

@Michelle ******

Hi Michelle, I applied in the early hours of

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/26 (around 12am), went and paid for the application on the same day when the embassay opened,

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/26 I received the request for an interview which is on

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/26

5 months ago

Michelle *******

@Sam ********

wow. 😮 ok. So I applied on

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/26 and paid same day as well, but no interview scheduled yet. I have been asked for some additional information though. Now, I’m really concerned that I’m going to be here another 2 weeks 🤦🏼‍♀️

4 months ago

Sam *********

Mind if I ask if you submitted more documents that what was requested? I initially applied in HCMC and my application provided a lot more documents than what they requested and my application took a long time to process. I believe that was why mine took a long time initially. Vientiane is a lovely city, there's a lot to explore if you want to kill some time, if your Visa duration is an issue perhaps contact the Embassy and tell them this or look into perhaps extending the Visa to cover the time

4 months ago

Caroline ********

I don't have access to business accounts on my phone so I took my laptop to my interview in Manila, just in case. My CO acknowledged but never asked to see live bank balances although I was specifitasked to bring mobile banking.

It seems that in most interviews (and mine) they want to ask about your remote work to ensure it is remote and why you've chosen Thailand - what do you intend to do for 5 years. But be prepared for questions on anything that you've submitted in your application.

Wishing you all the best in your interview!

5 months ago

Sam *********

@Caroline *******

Thanks for the info! Will bring my laptop with me just in case they do want to see, from what you said I'll also be collating some stuff from my work so they can take a look and see what it is I do

5 months ago

DTV_Be*******

Log on the your online banking using your phone (not mobile app) and show that way. They usually want to see “real time” bank info, to know it is valid

5 months ago

ExcellentRa***********

DTV_BegPecker agree. Log in from mobile phone or bring laptop to log in would be safest

5 months ago