My DTV application was unexpectedly rejected today (6 Nov at 11:54 a.m.) with HCM, Vietnam

Timeline:

• 27 Oct: Submitted application (7:10 p.m.)

• 28 Oct: Further info requested → submitted same day

• 4 Nov: Emailed consulate (visa expiring 9 Nov); later that day status changed from Document Check → Pending Approval

• 6 Nov, 7am: Emailed again early morning (tomorrow is the last working day before my visa expiry)

• 6 Nov, 11:54 a.m.: Received rejection

I’m an immigration advisor of NZ, working for a Chinese company, and I included:

• 6 months of payslips, bank statements, tax records, employment letter, the company registration and my license certificate.

• A NZ term deposit of over 1 million THB

• Stayed at Da Nang: boarding pass, hotel bills, visa and visa stamp.

Everything seemed straightforward, so I’m shocked by the refusal.

I can think of three possible reasons for the refusal, but I’d be interested to hear other views:

1. HCM may regard me as able to work locally since I can provide consultations to both Thai nationals and foreigners in Thailand, while the DTV prohibits me from working in Thailand. However, all clients of the company are from mainland China, which is not specifically mentioned in the application. Should I clarify that I am aware of Thai law and will not conduct any local work?

2. I hold both Chinese and New Zealand citizenships, but I applied under my Chinese passport (as only my Chinese health insurance covers me due to my medical conditions). This is not something I can change.

3. I used a New Zealand term deposit instead of a savings account, which might be seen as funds not immediately accessible. Should I instead provide proof of a regular savings account?

Has anyone experienced something similar or know what might have triggered this?

Morning everyone, I arrived on 2nd June 2025 on a non-o visa, I got my extension in September 2025, I have the lump sum on deposit in a Thai bank since 4th June2025, question is when can I touch the lump sum, am I right in thinking it’s 5 months after I arrived, do they take a different date. Thanks in advance guys.

I had a retirement visa that I couldn't renew because I had to leave Thailand for a family emergency.

So I have to apply for a new visa.

I already have the bank account with 800 000 B.

Do you think that immigration office will ask for a recent proof of transfer from overseas ?

Can I get a 90 day non-immigrant O visa, open a bank account, then return home and apply for a DVT visa?

Hi

I have had to reschedule my flights to two weeks later I have a non immigrant O from issued at London. It may sound silly to some but do I need to alter the valid from valid to dates it states valid from22/10/25 till 19/01/26 many thanks for your help.

hello does anyone know if samui immigration office can convert a tourist visa to non O based on marriage with a non b visa holder?

I'm a US Citizen, currently in the US, planning to come to Thailand in Jan 2026. I'm eligible for 2 types of long stay visas:

1. O-A: Been on this twice, last one expired in Dec 2024

2. O-X: Like this better since it gives me 5 years in Thai and need to report less often. Never been on this.

I already have a bank account in Thailand. VISA Agents please contact me to advice and start process. I think I can only get O-A from the US, not sure if I can apply for O-X in Thailand (I'll can come as a tourist and convert).

My Non-O visa was approved and we will leave Thailand to re-enter and activate the visa. Currently we have a rental the lease runs out beginning of December and we will go to Hua Hin. Would I be better off to go to Hua Hin as soon as we re-enter Thailand and get a new apartment lease and TM30 for the bank account t or would it be safe to wait two weeks and then go to Hua Hin and open bank account t and get lease? TIA

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hello everyone. would like to know your experiences in HCMC about non B and non O. I‘m sure this topic has been discussed multiple times, but waiting here become more and more anxious as we are not home and we do not know when we can go back home. So like to have some good faith or average timeline from your past experiences .

My husband submitted application for non B on 28th Oct, asked and gave additional documents on 29th Oct, became pending approval since 31st Oct, still waiting.

I can only apply my non O when he has his visa approved.

On embassy website, it says 5 working days . from what i read, it's barely ever 5 working days, what is your processing time? how did you pass by these anxious waiting time😂