Will the change to evisa on jan 1st also affect process time in countries that already only do evisa? Or only for the countries switchin? thank you so much

Hello, everyone. What's the process of obtaining an educational visa? Thank you.

Hello, we’re 4 Americans for the DTV Visa. I expect to get approved for my DTV via eVisa process through the Los Angeles Consulate. I made the mistake of not realizing the eVisa process is 15 business days and don’t have enough time in the States to apply for my Spouse and dependents before we head to Thailand. Therefore we need to pivot.

Now the plan is that I will enter with my DTV. It looks like we need to do an eVisa as a tourist visa for each of them before they arrive in Thailand. Can anyone confirm this? I’ve heard it just rolled out this month. I assume I will also need to show a flight of them leaving Thailand within 60 days on the day we enter.

We’re now looking at going somewhere in SE Asia to apply for their DTVs in that 60 day window. So far we’re looking at the consulates below. I know you need to book an appointment for several of them.

* Phnom Penh, Cambodia

* Vientiane, Laos

* Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Does anyone have a recommendation on what Consulate we should go to and if there is anything crucial we’re missing? Thanks in advance.

Spouse DTV Approved! 🎉

I’m sharing my experience to help others navigating the process:

My husband got his DTV in Taipei, and it only took him 2 days —super fast and easy!

Since I’m Vietnamese and needed a visa for Taiwan, I applied for the DTV in Ho Chi Minh City instead.

Tips for a smoother process:

- Consider a short beach vacation: If you’re applying at the HCM consulate, flying into Da Nang or Nha Trang is a great option for a relaxing break while waiting for your results.

- Double-check your uploads: When uploading my passport page, the name order changed. Make sure to fix any errors and always click save before moving to the next page.

My Timeline:

- 5/12: Submitted my application with the following documents:

+ ID card

+ Vietnam passport stamp

+ Husband's passport and DTV scan

+ Husband’s 3 months’ bank statements

+ Sponsorship letter

+ Marriage certificate

- 9/12: Received a request for 6 months’ bank statements.

- 10/12: Submitted additional documents:

+ Uploaded savings account statements (opened only 4 months ago) and highlighted the last 2 months’ balances (over 500,000).

+ Also submitted a 6-month checking account statement and highlighted the transfers to the savings account.

- 11/12 Morning: Pending Approval.

- 11/12 Evening: Visa Approved! 🎉

It actually took me only 3 working days to get approved, as 5/12 and 10/12 were Thai holidays, plus the weekend.

I hope this helps anyone going through the process. Wishing you the best of luck!

Hi, what to write where? Thank alot.

DTV approved yesterday. Sydney, Australia Consulate.

Type - Business Owner/director

Submitted: 21 November

Approved: 1st Dec

Proof of location: drivers license

Paperwork: 2 month bank statement + employment contract + company registration document + cover letter

Flight number: flight No. of my flight from Sydney to bkk in January

No additional documents requested.

Feel free to ask any additional questions.

Curious - once the evisa page changes from "pending document check" to "pending approval", does that generally mean that they will NOT require any further documentation? Or, is it possible they may still ask for more documents? Anybody have any experience with this?

How long does ‘pending awaiting approval’ status last?

I submitted on Saturday, had to provide additional documentation:

1. Letter from employer.

2. Boarding pass and stamp showing I left Thailand.

I’m applying from the UK.

How long does it take pending approval to be approve in HCMC?

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.