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What was the process and interview experience for obtaining a Thai visa in Laos?
Approved today in Laos 🥰
20.April - apply and pay 10k THB
22.April - ask for better photo
23.April - inform me that interview is 30.April
30.April - Interview at 10:00-10:30
30.April - approved at 13:00
Thanks to everyone from this group 🥰
20.April - apply and pay 10k THB
22.April - ask for better photo
23.April - inform me that interview is 30.April
30.April - Interview at 10:00-10:30
30.April - approved at 13:00
Thanks to everyone from this group 🥰
Answer summary
A user shared their successful experience obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Laos, outlining the timeline from application to approval. Following the application on April 20, 2026, they received requests for additional documentation, participated in an interview on April 30, and obtained approval the same day. Several commenters inquired about the interview experience and documentation requirements, discussing details such as the necessity of bank statements and the possible challenges faced during the application process.
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Donna ***********
My daughter will be applying in the same way. She has had just under 500k in her bank which we have now added to. Has anyone been rejected if slightly under the required amount?
Cragus *******
@Donna **********
yes, I was told if it dips under even 10 baht in those 3 months it is a problem.PurpleK*******
OP@Donna **********
better to wait to have connected 3 months in a row, it's the rule.Hank ***********
So annoying, I applied on the 20th, had my interview on the 28th. They asked for more documents later that day and now on May 1, they're still "processing".
PurpleK*******
OP@Hank **********
yes I know, we are still in Vientiane, waiting for my wife to be approved. We did everything at the same time, but it doesn't mean anything
Samir ********
@Hank **********
After the interview they still asked for more docs? What did they request from you? Im also waiting for my visa in laos currentlyHank ***********
@Samir *******
it was my bank statements. Although I had more than enough money for over 3 months, the Monzo bank presents the balance in a slightly unclear way, which confused the staff at the consul. So I've had to send more documents which they're reviewing, but now it's holidays
Elle ********
Interview needs to be in person?
PurpleK*******
OP@Elle *******
yes
Patricia *******
@Elle *******
yes
Fred ******
Also wondering like others, what happened in the interview?
PurpleK*******
OP@Fred *****
it was like investigation. So many questions about work, bank statement, showing online banking from application and comparing it with what I already send them, why I choose to live in Thailand..it wasn't nice filing, but everything went well at the end
SupportiveS************
What was the interview about? What did they asked you? Did you made the digital nomad one? Thanks and congratulations!!!🎉
PurpleK*******
OPSupportiveSunflower1109 it was like investigation. So many questions about work, bank statement, showing online banking from application and comparing it with what I already send them, why I choose to live in Thailand..it wasn't nice filing, but everything went well at the end
Jason ********
well done, was this savanakhet or Vientiane?
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.
PurpleK*******
OP@James *******
thank you so much, it's very helpful 😊James ********
PurpleKale6496 Enjoy your next 5 years of the DTV visa 👍
FunChip********
Congrats! I have my interview in a week. How did it go? What kind of questions did they ask you?
PurpleK*******
OPFunChipmunk9298 it was like investigation. So many questions about work, bank statement, showing online banking from application and comparing it with what I already send them, why I choose to live in Thailand..it wasn't nice filing, but everything went well at the end
Alain **********
Good, and where in Laos?
PurpleK*******
OP@Alain *********
VientianeAlain **********
PurpleKale6496 thanks 🙏
Andi ***********
Congrats!
PurpleK*******
OP@Andi **********
thanks
Anonymous ******************
Congrats ! How many bank statements did you give them and how much income did you send you per month ? What questions did you have ?
Anonymous ******************
Participant anonyme 575 thanks buddy ! 🙏🙏🙏
PurpleK*******
OPAnonymous participant 575 thanks :) I send them 3 months statement from 1 account and show them on interview. Also, I show them my income on the other account from Airbnb, but it wasn't relevant, just I got a bit scared of so many questions
PurpleK*******
OPAnonymous participant 575 it was like investigation. So many questions about work, bank statement, showing online banking from application and comparing it with what I already send them, why I choose to live in Thailand..it wasn't nice filing, but everything went well at the end
PurpleK*******
OP@Shawn ******
I did it alone, it's really not a hard process
Artur *********
@Shawn ******
no agent will do everything for 10kActivity
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