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Apr 29, 2025
a day ago
Paul *********
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Applying in a few weeks at Vientiane.

Just need to clarify a few things on documents from ppl who applied there and in general.

1 . Does the letter from your clients need to be signed by them

EG the letter stating you can work remotely as well as the contract.

2 . If my german client sends his company certificate in german will it need translating.

3 . does each client need a letter of approval to work remotely and a contract
Apr 23, 2025
7 days ago
Mantas *************
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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m Lithuanian and currently staying in Vietnam. I want to apply for the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) but the process seems a bit confusing.

My documents (like work contract and company registration) are in Lithuanian — I’ll translate them to English, but I’m not sure if they need to be “authenticated by the Thai embassy” or if that’s still required with the new online system.

Has anyone applied for the DTV visa from Vietnam recently? Did you use an agency? Any advice or success stories would really help! 🙏

Thanks in advance! 🙌
Apr 19, 2025
11 days ago
Bill *******
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Has anyone in the group done their non O visa at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi and what kind of documents are required? It's a little confusing. Thank you.
Apr 18, 2025
12 days ago
Saw ********
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Has anyone applied for ed visa(non immigrant visa) through evisa process?

I just wanna know how long it usually takes to get the visa. Thank you.🙏
Apr 17, 2025
13 days ago
Hey, I’m planning to apply soon for DTV as a remote worker. I just got a new job at a new employer with a fully remote contract starting soon.

Is there generally a certain minimum amount of time/tenure you need to be actively employed on your current contract for DTV application? How much time on your current contract is needed for remote worker DTV application?
Apr 17, 2025
13 days ago
MacKenzie ******
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𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐂𝐌𝐂! Finally got my DTV🙏

I wanted to share my experience using Issa Compass for DTV application — if that’s okay — in case it’s helpful for others in this group. This isn’t an ad, I just had a really positive experience and thought I’d pass it along.

I first tried applying on my own in Taipei for the remote worker category and got denied (back in December, when Taipei was still in person. I was coming off of a non-B, with a brand new contract, and they hated that). So I decided to hang out on tourist visa for a few months and try again in Ho Chi Minh City.

I was really worried about getting denied again and wasting money. So this time I decided to try Issa Compass. I think I would have been approved anyway if I did it myself, but tbh this just took a lot of stress off me to use their services. I got approved yesterday (in 6 working days). The DTV visa fee is $340 in Vietnam I think, and I paid $487 total, including the service + visa cost (so like 147 for service).

I did the free consultation with them where they determined if I was a good fit for the DTV. Obviously, you can do this all yourself, but having an expert check everything just made me feel way more comfortable after the denial the first time. I’ve seen a lot of people say they got denied over little errors like a passport number being input incorrectly, so I wanted to have a second pair of eyes look at my documents.

I uploaded my documents directly into the app (it’s cool tbh, really user-friendly. You can see in second picture), and they’ll review them all before you pay anything. I compiled all myself when I applied the first time, and it’s easy if you’re organized, but this just really made it super simple, and I knew I didn’t forget anything.

They review your docs pretty quickly and once done, then you can leave the country. I messaged them when I landed with like a picture of my boarding pass and they submitted the DTV application for me immediately.

When I was in Vietnam, they communicated with the embassy for me as well (there was a follow up question about like pay slips vs. direct deposits), and we had a WhatsApp group the whole time where I could ask questions and get the updates.

And yesterday my visa came through! So anyway, I just wanted to share because it’s like a cool middle ground between doing it yourself and getting a full on agent.

Feel free to ask me questions!

Edit: One more thing! If you are denied, they’ll refund the fees or reapply for you for no extra cost🫶
Apr 13, 2025
18 days ago
I applied in Budapest, Hungary (not all nation can apply here)

Apr 04 submitted docs

* work contract

* passport photo

* screenshot about my location (google map) and address card

* bank statement (one day before, 50% of 500K baht transferred to my account)

Apr 04 request for more document

* Other request documents: Please attach your flight tickets Hungary to Thailand

* Other request documents: Please attach your accommodation in Thailand

Apr 06 submitted request documents

Apr 08 Pending Approval

April 12 Visa approved
Mar 31, 2025
a month ago
Krissy ********
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Hi guys, those who have applied for dependant DTV (children) from Vietnam…roughly how long did it take to get approved?

TIA
Mar 31, 2025
a month ago
Andi *******
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Exploring the option of applying for DTV in Thailand but struggling to find if my circumstances make me eligible.

Am about to become a landlord for one property only, in the UK. Would this meet the requirements for a DTV? Not a registered company, just a landlord with accountant to deal with self-assessment to HMRC. Have sufficient funds in UK.

Would I be viewed as a business owner? I don’t have a cert. of incorporation, nor a tax return yet as landlord status will commence next financial year (April 2025/26) so no tax return until 2026.

Thanks in advance.
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