I’m planning the DTV Soft Power visa and trying to figure out the best place to apply. Which city is the easiest right now with no “seasoning” requirement for the 500k? I was thinking Ho Chi Minh, but open to changing if another embassy is smoother.

If anyone’s done it recently, would love to know which city is the most straightforward and not picky about how long the money has been sitting there. ( Will have it for about 3weeks by then)

Thanks a lot.

Has anyone applied for the Thailand Workation Visa in Ho Chi Minh recently? If my 500k THB balance has only been stable for the past month (not the past 3 months), is that still acceptable?

My funds are split between Revolut, Wise, and Stripe.

Is it ok to combine the statements as long as the total is over 500k THB?

Do I need monthly statements for each account, or are current balance screenshots enough?

What are the most common reasons people get rejected for this visa at the HCMC consulate?

Anything specific I should prepare so the application goes smoothly?

Do you need a flight booked to apply for DTV? Wanted to confirm approval first before booking a flight and I’m still a few months away from planned date of travel.

Just seeing a few posts where people are mentioning flights may need to be booked.

Applying in Sydney.

Cheers.

Hi all, looking for anyone who has first hand experience applying for a DTV visa in Laos, all legit and no funny stuff 🤣

I’m heading back to SA next week and I’m loathe to apply there so just wondering if Laos is an option. TIA

Thinking of getting a retirement visa for Thailand. Anyone can suggest a good Thai representative company to handle this?

Hi, anyone here has ever get your DTV from Laos via an agent?

I paid for 90 days non visa o , and got stamp at airport for 89 days , which has messed up my flight back home ,according to them I overstay one-day, does this not look good for thai immigration and future visas. I told embassy date I go home when I get the non O and also put it on TDAC , don't they read things before they do stamp in passport ?

I have another 4.5 months on my existing Non O extension, however I will be applying for a DTV in the UK next month as it’s the only time I will be in the UK before my extension lapses.

Does my DTV automatically activate upon my next entry into Thailand or could I just hold off switching to DTV until April 26 after successfully receiving approval for a DTV in Dec 25

I received my visa from the Embassy in Manila yesterday.

Is anyone interested in applying for a visa there?

Perhaps I can write an article to share my experience.

I’m looking to get a DTV or Smart Visa. I have an old passport and need to get a new one. Would I not qualify cause my new passport is too new? I own a digital web development company.