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Why did the Thai embassy request the company owner's ID during my visa application process?

Oct 3, 2024
2 years ago
So I applied in Hanoi today as remote employee.

I showed my pay slips for 6 months back, bank account balance and transaction ls for 6 months back, letter of approval for employer, work contract.. Everything.

For some reason, the lady asked to see the ID or passport of the company owner, which was not available of course. My current employer is a multi billion dollar company and of course no one will give the person document of the owner.

I was very confused by this request, in western countries you don't hand over such personal information. I never expected them to ask for such private information which has nothing to do with my request.

She eventually accepted my documents and now waiting for the decision, but I am still confused by the request to see personal documents of the company owner, specially when it is a large company and not my own company.

Posting it for other to learn, have a nice day everyone
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The poster shares their experience applying for a visa as a remote employee in Hanoi, where an embassy official unexpectedly requested the ID or passport of their employer's owner, causing confusion. Despite the intrusive request, the official eventually accepted the application. The conversation highlights various opinions on the reasoning behind such requests, possible privacy protocol differences, and personal experiences with embassy staff.
Lyle *********
Makes no sense lol. If the company contract states that the company is overseas, what difference does the person’s ID make.

I think it’s just a new visa / officers aren’t even sure all the needed docs.

So unlike say a tourist visa, everyone is using different types of evidence for their applications.

I assume they will eventually have a hardcoded list of what they need down to the T.

If you look at Phnom Penh’s website they only ask for like 3 or 4 things (but really I gave them like 50 pages) 😂
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J.P. *********
It is so frustrating and somewhat amusing to see how inconsistent the requirements and requests are. Thank you for this one. Hope you get it!
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Werner ************
My guess is the large amount of fraudulent documents being submitted for DTV applications
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Jordi ******
I got it from Hanoi embassy too, that woman it’s incredibly stupid and lazy and most of the things

She ask for don’t make sense, I’m a freelance and she asked me for my employer id too which doesn’t make sense but at the end she accepted it. Don’t worry, once she checks the info and take usually they accept the visa in a couple of days
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@Jordi *****
she was very nice I have to say, but not very on-point 🙈
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@Jordi *****
you encountered the same issue and after that you got approval right ?
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Auttapol ******************
Did they tell you how long it takes ?

And they took you application that mean high chance to get approval ?
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they said 3-4 bussines days, starting from tomorrow.

I think the fact that she accepted it is a good sign, but can't be sure.
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Auttapol ******************
Anonymous participant i just got approved now so fast
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Auttapol ******************
The young lady right not the glass one
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Auttapol ******************
Anonymous participant i think she is newbie but for me she tried her best to gather all documents i wish we got approval 😊
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Jj ****
A friend got asked for this by the Paris embassy
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Martin ********
Privacy protocols are just not the same here.
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@Martin *******
exactly. But in any case if Thailand is looking for high earning remote workers who can contribute to the economy, and someone can prove that he make such income, then why making it so difficult by asking relevant questions ?
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Martin ********
Anonymous participant personally I think these difficulties put in the way of applicants are seen as a money spinner for the embassies. They know people will reapply and pay another fee. Just my opinion.
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Rich ****
Thanks for the heads up!
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Ko *****
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Tim ***********
She wants to make sure it’s not a Thai company perhaps
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