Why is the HCMC consulate requesting extensive documentation for my DTV application compared to my partner's simpler approval?

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Hi everyone, I’m French and I applied for the DTV via the HCMC consulate.

What I submitted:
- 6 months of French bank statements (showing 500,000+ THB savings + regular income).
- Employer letter confirming remote work, contracts, portfolio with screenshots of my work
- Proof of location in Vietnam (flight ticket, entry stamp, Airbnb booking, photo at accommodation).

Despite this, they came back asking for many additional documents (see attached screenshot).

My partner already got her DTV only with a simple portfolio, no recurring income, no tax docs, nothing else…

Has anyone else received such extensive requests, or is this specific to HCMC?

How did you translate them? Keep the original layout, use a certified agency?

What to include in the motivation letter?

Thanks a lot for your feedback!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A French expat applied for the DTV visa through the HCMC consulate, submitting extensive documentation, but received requests for additional materials. In contrast, their partner's simpler application was approved without similar scrutiny. The conversation discusses potential reasons for the inconsistency, the impact of applying outside one's home country, and tips for preparing the motivation letter and organizing documentation.

It's ****** · Answer

I wonder if it could be that your company is not easily verifiable enough, i.e., is it listed, well-known, has a website, etc.- perhaps asking for the company certificate? My company is listed, so I did not need to provide this. But they clearly want better proof of your income. To HCM, I provided payslips and separately a savings account statement showing my last 6 months. They still asked for bank statements highlighting the salary entering my account. In response, I highlighted this in a PDF. I also provided a screenshot of both accounts, plus a cover letter listing and explaining each document.

Tatiana ********** · Answer

Not saying it’s about you directly, but is there a chance they easily approve one sort of professions are are stricter to other🤔

Do you and your wife work at the same or different area?

Thomas ******** · Answer

Je suis en train de monter un dossier également. Je peux vous partager la lettre de motivation que j'ai préparée si vous voulez.

Henrik ***** · Answer

That’s the disadvantage of not applying in your homecountry, especially when you are from a non-english speaking country.

Probably you wouldn’t have been asked for additional documentation and translations, if applied in France.

Asli ******* · Answer

In Vientiane, I got mine recently with the documents you initially submitted and also got one for my husband as a dependent. They called me in for an interview and checked my bank app to ensure I had the money in there historically. It seems like different consulates require different documents. Good luck!

Guy ********* · Answer

Which embassy online did your boyfriend applied with?

DTV_Be******* · Answer

Nothing here is complicated.  It seems like you are annoyed because your partner didn’t have to submit as much as you.  Clearly they trusted the documents he/she submitted more than yours. For the motivational letter, just be honest.  Why you want to be in Thailand and how will you continue your work,

Wannikea ********* · Answer

Highlight the relevant transactions in your bank statement. Include a brief cover letter explaining your work, portfolio, and experience, goals in Thailand.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

DTV will be dead for good soon . Bad signs everywhere.

Greg ******** · Answer

That is quite a lot of extra documentation they require.

Why is the HCMC consulate requesting extensive documentation for my DTV application compared to my partner's simpler approval?

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