What was the process and timeline for obtaining a Workation Visa from Vietnam to Thailand?

Hello, just got approved for Workation Visa from Hanoi! Here’s my timeline and what I included in my application:

•Wednesday 07/01/26 submitted

•Thursday 08/01/26 “Pending Approval”

•Monday 12/01/26 “Approved” ✅

I made cover letters for each section of evidence, explaining my situation, motivations and a list of the documents included. Also, all documents like my contract, letter from employer etc. were electronically signed with the electronic signature receipt using adobe sign.

Financial:

•bank statement 3 months (only had the 500k baht for the most recent 2 months but was very close to it in the 3rd month anyway) with my salary payments highlighted and my ending total highlighted with a conversion into Baht screenshotted from ex.com

Employment:

•my contract and a letter from my employer confirming permission for me to work from Thailand

•screenshot of companies house website confirming the details of the company I work for

•3 months of payslips which correspond with the highlighted sections of my bank statement

Current location:

• my passport stamp page into Vietnam

•Time stamped photo of myself, my hotel key card and my passport

• time stamped photo of myself in front of the hotel lobby

• my flight ticket to Hanoi.

It’s also worth noting that my boyfriend lives in bangkok already and I have a tm30 proving that I have stayed at his condo before and a signed letter from him confirming that I will be staying there during my future visits. In addition, I had a flexible flight to Bangkok from Hanoi, so I mentioned in my cover letter that I am planning to stay in Hanoi until I hear back re my visa and that I can change my flight ticket should there be any delays.

I used this page a lot to help me apply, so thanks to everyone that posts their experiences. Also, there are a lot of trolls on this page who just want to criticise others and spread negativity- ignore them. If you have a valid, justifiable case for applying for the visa and you make your application properly, you will be absolutely fine.

Thanks! 🙏🏻