After my documents were pending approval and then under document check, the embassy requested a clearer bank statement, which I uploaded. It went back to pending approval, and now it’s document check again.

I just got an email from the embassy inviting me to an interview next week.

Does anyone have experience with this? What should I expect in the interview, and how can I best prepare for it? (Applying for Workcation)

Which embassy (other than Vietnam) in SEA is currently best for dtv approval for remote work? less complications, higher chances of approval, quick process and accepts 3 months Bank statement?

Just got my DTV approved in HCM, Vietnam.

Hi all, I applied as a Singaporean as a freelancer in HCM and got it approved in about 3 weeks total.

For context, I was rejected twice in Singapore for insufficient funds. First time was my fault- I was trying my luck by submitting my investment accounts (they’ve stated they wont accept that) and second time I got rejected because the *final ending balance* for one of my bank statements did not meet the minimum requirement.

I was advised to apply outside of Singapore. This is the timeline and documents I submitted:

27 Nov evening: submitted all documents- with 3 months of bank statements.

1 Dec: asked for further documents: all passport pages, document describing my self employment, portfolio and resume, and proof of qualifications. (I am an online fitness coach)

2 Dec evening: submitted further documents.

8 Dec evening: status changed on the website from “pending document check” to “pending approval”

12 Dec 5:50pm: received email of approval and PDF of visa.

Total working days: 11 days.

It was definitely a nerve wracking experience, but I’m so happy to finally have obtained it. The wait may have been long but it was worth it. For those applying in HCMC, please be patient! If you meet all the requirements there should be no issue.

Feel free to ask me any questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.

Approved in Hanoi (soft power)

Posting this on behalf of a friend who doesn't have Facebook but who used this group to help with the DTV application.

Privileged western passport, applied for more than the normal 6 months of Muay Thai training, and was approved after 1 calendar week.

6 months of bank statements provided despite 3 months being requested, with the opening and closing balances always being far in excess of the required ฿500,000 minimum.

Photo of me outside the hotel in Hanoi showing boarding pass, hotel room keycard and the passport biodata page. Also submitted the hotel invoice billed in VND with the hotel parent company's official stamp and address on it.

Cover letter stated how the applicant can support themselves using the substantial bank balance and mentioned a genuine desire to train Muay Thai long-term over 5 years.

The Muay Thai gym provided all necessary paperwork which was then aggregated and compressed using iLovePDF.com. This included the payment receipt for the full course. I had no back and forth with the gym at all - the paperwork they provided included everything that was needed.

No additional documents were requested nor questions asked. Stamped straight in at DMK no issues whatsoever.

Overall a clean and smooth experience. A huge thank you to this group from where I acquired a lot of the information to put together a comprehensive and complete application.

Help me with the bank statement

My bank provide bank statement every three months which means like now I can get, with today date printed on it, the bank statement for August September October

While the next one will come out January for last 3 months of 2025 .

Will it be the first one enough? The money was always above the amount required, is just that I can not get exactly last 3 months printed out on it since the bank deliver 4 times per year..

Or I just just print out movement list of all the transaction until today?

I want to apply to italian embassy before ending of this year

American here, applying via Washington embassy. I’m being asked to provide a bank statement for the month of November. Unfortunately for the period my bank statement is generated, I am below the $16000 limit. However, I have an account balance form that shows proof of funds above the limit for this month.

I’m wondering if this will be accepted instead of an official bank statement, and if anyone has tried this before

Hello, re bank statements. I'm applying for DTV in Hanoi. I am seeing that they are requiring 6 months of bank statements, correct? Does every statement have to show over 500,000 baht ($15,000)? Because my last two months do indeed, thankfully, but money was dipping low over the summer.

Hi, how do you show a bank statement for 3 months when the money is in different deposits within the same bank?

Hello, has anyone recently applied for a Non-O visa in Hanoi, Vietnam? How long does the process take? Do they ask for additional documents, and what documents are generally required? Do they require a 3-month bank statement, or only a current balance on the date of application?

Hi, about to go get a NON-O Marriage in Vietnam. Since the payment of the visa is via debit/credit card, is it needed to show up at some point at a consulate/embassy within the country or it's now fully online process therefore can be done from anywhere?

As for the bank statement from an overseas bank how many months is required?

Thank you