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Where can I apply for the Digital Nomad Visa as a Filipino citizen currently in Thailand?

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Aug 6, 2025

7 days ago

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

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Good evening, dear expats in Thailand.

I’m seeking some advice regarding the Digital Nomad (DTV) visa. I’ve been living in Thailand for almost 11 years, but recently I canceled my work visa and switched back to a tourist visa.

I’m planning to apply for the DTV visa in September, but I’m not sure where I can submit the application, since I’m already in Thailand.

As a Filipino citizen, which country would be the easiest or most convenient for me to apply from? I also have a Thai bank account and plan to use it for the required bank statement.

Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat currently in Thailand is seeking advice on applying for the Digital Nomad (DTV) visa. After living in Thailand for 11 years and switching to a tourist visa, they plan to apply for the DTV visa in September. They are looking for the best country to submit their application from, considering their Filipino citizenship and existing Thai bank account for required documents. Comments from the community suggest Vietnam and Laos as convenient locations, with personal experiences citing quick processing times in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

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

Hi Filipino here! I applied in Hanoi and got it approved in 4days

6 days ago

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

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Anonymous participant 839 May I kindly ask if you are holding the DTV Thai visa under the soft skills category? If so, do you know if it’s easy to apply in Hanoi?

Thank you so much po.

6 days ago

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

Anonymous participant yes I’m under soft power category, I took cooking class. It depends, if you can submit all the requirements and you think you’re qualified then application is not as complicated as other people think.

6 days ago

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

Andrew ********

Vietnam i hear has a quick turn around. Just what I have heard from others. The embassy red tape there isnt as bad that or loas

6 days ago

Stephanie *****************

Vietnam

7 days ago

Dave ***********

Go back to your Home country, Philippines. Not too far away. Thai Bank account ok, for proof of your funds.

7 days ago

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

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@Dave **********

Have you ever tried to apply Thai Soft skills for the DTV? Thanks 🙏

6 days ago

Dave ***********

Anonymous participant No, I applied as a freelance worker. I went to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam and the whole process to getting my visa took 7 days. The embassy requested more information, and once I supplied that it took 5 days to visa issued

6 days ago

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Dave ***********

Andi ***********

Vietnam, Jakarta are convenient and popular places to apply. A lot of posts from those places to help you with your application.

7 days ago

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

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@Andi **********

are they strict if I will apply DTV soft skills.

6 days ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participantThey are not as strict as others but stricter than last year. you will need a long term course at least 7mths some say a minimum of 9mths is better.

6 days ago

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Andi ***********

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