Where should I apply for a DTV visa: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?

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I am in Da Nang right now & would travel to Da Lat next week to stay & work for a whole month and will be applying DTV through HCM Consulate. In June first week, I will apply for DTV for first time ever coz in June my last 3 month Bank statement would be completed with balance of more than 500k THB. Please suggest me as i am very very stressed regarding going to Da Lat or I can also go to Hanoi for a whole month and apply from there as well. I will be applying Workcation - remote employee receiving salary from a friend's company. Also, receiving salary since 3 months only coz I decided to go for DTV in February 2026 so Mar-Apr-May I have to wait. 

Where would be more chances of success & less scrutiny ? in HCM or Hanoi ?

Where would be more chances of success & less scrutiny ? in HCM or Hanoi ?

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user is contemplating traveling from Da Nang to either Da Lat or Hanoi to apply for a DTV visa through the respective consulates. They express concern about the amount of documentation required, noting that they will have the necessary bank balance for the application. Past experiences shared by commenters indicate varying requirements for bank statements between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with one city typically requiring six months of statements while the other may only require three. The user is seeking advice on which location might pose less scrutiny and offer better chances of success for their visa application.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Last year when I applied I know that Hanoi only required 3 month bank statements + no seasoned funds.

But HCM city was definitely 6 month bank statements. Not sure about seasoning.

Anyway, you should search the group for the most recent approvals in both embassies to see if things have changed.

Optimistic********** · Answer

They seem to ask pretty much everyone for 6 months bank statements now even if you had more than 500k thb on your account.

Rosie ******** · Answer

Hi, there's a site that does free DTV case reviews — including reapplication strategy after rejection — at visahelp24h com. Worth a look if you're stuck.

Where should I apply for a DTV visa: Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?

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