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Which embassy is the fastest for applying for a DTV visa: Vietnam, Laos, or Italy?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Embassy Experiences Thailand Visa Expats in Thailand

Feb 12, 2026

3 months ago

RubyPho********

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Hi everyone 

I’m planning to apply for a DTV 

In your experience, which embassy is the fastest and most reliable/safest option for DTV approval?

Vietnam? Laos? Italy (I’m Italian)?

Thank you so much for sharing your experience 🙏

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The user is seeking information on which embassy offers the fastest and most reliable approval process for a Thai DTV visa, considering options in Vietnam, Laos, and Italy. Commenters share their experiences, noting that Hanoi, Vietnam seems to be a quicker option compared to Laos, where some users report delays. The conversation highlights varying experiences and suggests that applying from different locations can yield different results.

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3 months ago

RubyPho********

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What about apply in Philippines? Any experience?

3 months ago

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I have been waiting over 1 week now in laos but not changing any status yet. Maybe hanoi is faster right now

3 months ago

Cookv******

Hanoi is fast one from our experience

3 months ago

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

Laos and Hanoi are both similar at the moment.

Depends what youre applying for (and if Laos requests an interview, but that seems to be occuring less)

3 months ago

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

Laos

3 months ago

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