Which embassy is best for applying for a DTV visa: Vietnam, Laos, or Bali?

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**DTV visa question: Vietnam, Laos, or Bali?**

Currently in Thailand, visa expires in October. Planning to leave, apply for DTV, and stay 2-3 weeks.

Trying to figure out which is fastest/easiest to apply from.

My situation: I own an active LLC/EIN, ecom business, making $20k+/month. I pay myself about $3k/month. I have 500k+ THB in my personal account, seasoned for 12+ months.

Gap: no tax transcripts yet, since the business was dormant last year and we haven't filed this year's taxes as the year isn't.

I did file $0 state returns each year to keep the LLC active, not sure if that helps. I do have business and personal bank statements going back further, if that can substitute. Shoes

Which embassy best for my sitution , and how fast was your turnaround?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is asking for advice on where to apply for a DTV visa after leaving Thailand, considering Vietnam, Laos, or Bali for the application. They have a strong financial background with an active LLC and significant personal savings. Community comments suggest that Laos may be the most accommodating, with Vietnam also having mixed reviews based on personal experiences. Several commenters shared their processing times and experiences, indicating it may vary significantly depending on the embassy and individual circumstances.

David ********* · Answer

I got approved in 10 days in hanoi on soft power (I have a similar business situation where mine is a bricks and mortar business in Australia, but we restructured ownership last year so only have 1 small tax return as the last 8 years were as a different entity)  but my partner who is a doctor and works remotely is still waiting 3 weeks later for her workcation dtv 3 weeks after applying we both used an agent (same one)

Cragus ******* · Answer

18 days in Hanoi.

Jean ************ · Answer

Does Bali have a Thai consulate?

Rory ********* · Answer

Europe way easier

Ant *********** · Answer

Someone posted in the last hour , in this group they got approved in Vietnam

Roti ***** · Answer

Laos seems to be the most accommodating from the posts I have seen. Lots of rejections out of Vietnam a while back. No idea on Bali. I got mine in Manila in about 2 days, very easy, no requests for additional info but it was soon after the DTV was released, they seem a bit more picky these days.

Which embassy is best for applying for a DTV visa: Vietnam, Laos, or Bali?

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