Why was my Thailand DTV visa application rejected and how can I improve my reapplication?

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Request for Advice on Thailand DTV Visa Reapplication
Hello,

I am currently applying for a Thailand DTV (Remote Work) visa in Ho Chi Minh City. It has been about two weeks. During the application process, the authorities requested additional documents twice. I submitted all the required documents as requested, but my visa was still rejected.

I am a foreigner, but I have a company and long-term residence status in Vietnam, so all my documents are genuine and valid. However, the rejection did not include a specific reason, so I am unsure what caused it.

I suspect the only possible issue might be with my financial documents in the final submission. Since there were many documents, I submitted:
* a 6-month bank statement from the account used to pay my company’s social insurance, and
* a balance certificate from another bank (I only submitted the balance confirmation without the transaction history).

I also did not include any explanation letter. Could this be the reason for the rejection?

I would like to ask if you have encountered a similar case, and I would greatly appreciate any explanation or advice so I can better prepare for my next application.

Thank you very much for your guidance! 🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is facing challenges with their DTV visa application process in Ho Chi Minh City, which has been rejected without a specific reason despite providing requested documentation. They suspect issues with their financial documents, particularly regarding their bank statements and not including a balance confirmation. Community members suggest common pitfalls and recommend potentially applying from Hanoi instead, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating consistent salary payments in bank statements.

John ******* · Answer

The documents you supplied are not the documents they are requesting.  They don’t need to company’ social insurance, etc.  they want to see money going into your private bank account that aligns with payment receipts from your business - paying yourself

Frank-Steven *********** · Answer

They are asking for pay slips, tax reductions, paid bonusses, overtimes - hell no! What is going on with the HCMC embassy? None of such things are required by the law underlying the DTV. All it asks for is 500k THB in savings in your name and demonstration of remote work. I feel sorry for you. Clearly to avoid this embassy.

RubyChe******* · Answer

What about traveling to Hanoi for a short couple days of vacation and apply from there? It's much easier than HCM and you are not leaving the country.

Kelvin ****** · Answer

He got show me in mesengger and i ask immigration Thai sadao they say  2 times rejected from what he see  is mean many of document not fully submit or not legit

John ********** · Answer

If you've been rejected your application has gone and you'd have to pay and apply again.

Not including 3 months of bank statements can be a reason for refusal, they usually want to see the transaction history in your personal account and in your case it sounds like they specifically wanted to see your incoming salary payments highlighted in that history

Why was my Thailand DTV visa application rejected and how can I improve my reapplication?

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