I have obtained a DTV visa. It took me three and a half days in Vietnam. The documents are very simple, just as described in the promotional page. Everyone can apply for it. You can DIY it. Don't trust the agents. It's not worth giving them money. Believe me, you can apply for it yourself.

Hi everyone, I’m applying DTV as a content creator in Phnom Penh and I applied on 5th Nov.

I have sent them requested documents and have no got a reply yet. In your experience, how long do they usually take and is it also possible that they reject or take longer time even though they don’t send you any emails?

Hi All,

I have got my DTV approved from Dubai.

Thank you so much to this group and everyone help.

Double success story from KL! I'm so happy to finally be able to make this post. Hopefully, it will help people intending to use the Kuala Lumpur embassy for their DTV.

I used the soft power (medical treatment) route for my DTV. Initially provided a 3-month treatment plan, bank statements for 6 months, passport, photo, etc. After 6 business days, they requested additional documents:

* All passport pages including empty ones

* 1-year treatment plan

* letter from the hospital "that you have conditions that specifically require medical treatment in Thailand"

I requested these from the hospital and they were very kind to respond quickly, so I uploaded the additional documents on the following day. After 5 business days my DTV was approved, total waiting time a little over 2 weeks.

It was time to start the process for my wife, which I expected to be faster and more straightforward...

She applied for DTV the same day I got mine, selecting the spouse route, provided the basic docs and our marriage cert. After 5 business days, additional documents were requested:

* All passport pages including empty ones

* Proof of prolonged residence in Thailand for at least 6 months, such as a condominium rental agreement, lease agreement etc.

* A copy of the company's registration/business license and employment contract of the main visa applicant - A professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker of the main visa applicant.

Luckily, we already had the rental agreement, but the last one was a bit confusing. In its place we submitted a document with a cover page explaining that I got my DTV for a medical treatment and provided all related docs. After 6 business days, she got her visa, again the total waiting time was about 15-16 calendar days.

After listing the facts, I want to share some personal thoughts:

* You may want to reconsider the medical route in KL if you don't have a valid medical condition requiring a one-year treatment and arrangements in place with a hospital ready to provide you with all the paperwork.

* As you see, they might request seemingly unrelated things, but be ready to just work with them and you will get to the finish line. Maybe it is best not to argue or ask questions, just give them the requested documents.

* Waiting time is obviously longer than other options in Asia, waiting for weeks while reading how people get approved in days or even hours was not fun. We had enough time so it wasn't a problem for us, plan accordingly.

* Some of the additional documents requested were unexpected. Some people may use the word "strict" to describe their policy; read my case and decide for yourself.

I want to thank all of you who contribute here, this group has been a great source of information!

Has anyone applied for a DTV visa from Hanoi? I’m wondering about how long it took… so I can book flights. 🙏🏼

Would future Invisalign/Orthodontist appointments work for applying for the DTV under “medical center“ appointments. I have about 8 months left of treatment. Any advice? 🙏

Looking for a trusted visa agent to help with dtv? Thank you

Vientiane is still walk in to apply right? Any idea if they are going to change to online and when?

Approved in Jakarta as remote worker.

Processing time 3 business days.

Provided documents:

-Passport

-Copy of passport BIO Data page and all stamps (in color)

-2 passport photos (3.5*4.5)

-Application form

-Introduction Letter (summarized work/tasks, confirmed that I'm able to work remotely, mentioned income and keen interest to stay and work in Thailand)

-Remote working contract (mentioned I can work remotely)- with stamp

-Confirmation letter company (confirmed work and ability to work remotely, with stamp)

-Proof Ownership Wise Account (get it through browser with stamp)

-2 Months Bank Printouts Wise (14k EUR transfered 1 week before applying from other accounts on my name, amount rest of period between 0 - max. 1000 €)

-Proof of Current Location (Airbnb confirmation from airbnb app)

-Tourist Visa Indonesia Approval (pdf you receive per email shortly after Arrival, IMPORTANT)

-Travel Insurance (not necessary I feel like, but underlined ability to sustain for myself)

-5.6MIO IDR in Cash (5 times 1.25MIO through ATMs)

Arrived there around 07:30(2nd), around 09:00 we've been around 15 people.

So they go through your documents in front of you. If everything is fine, you pay and can pick up your passport a few days later.

If they are not fine with your documents, they tell you what is wrong or missing and hand you over the documents to come back another day - in this scenery they doesn't take any money.

Overall very comfortable and smooth process.

BUT TODAY

I've heard that different people applied there and sthey demanded company registration documents, even for freelancers and remote workers. Someone (I don't know if from embassy or person who applied) mentioned they changed this 2 days ago.

So either these are necessary documents for everyone from now on or they just asked for additional documents in these two individual cases, because of reasons.

Good luck 🙏🏽

My delima: I'm planing to move to Thailand first of the year, I'm getting different seneros on visa's from legal firms there🙈.

Some say I must do the 90 day non immigration O (evisa) before I come, then change to 1 year retirement visa after I'm there.

Others say I can come on the normal visa (60 day tourist visa) then once there I can convert to the non immigration O visa then convert to the 1 year retirement visa.

I'm from the US and want to visit a few places before I decide where I'll be living. Doing the first option limits the time I'll have to find the right place.

Any thoughts? Anyone know for sure?

Thx for your help.