Hay beautiful people, try to look for but so many posts:

1) doing dtv in Laos must go to embassy in person or online

2) being software developer freelancing self-employed what kind of documents need to be provided ? Monthly contracts ok? Company statements ?

3) how long usually it's process currently ?

Many thanks for info

Any Aussies in here who've applied for the DTV via Sydney Thai consulate? I'm just wondering what they accept as proof of 500k baht since it seems to differ between embassies? thank you!

(Also, what doc did you use for showing location?)

Applied for DTV through thai embassy in ottawa. Approved within the day.

Asked me for more info (broken link in one of my documents) 90 mins after me submitting application, submitted the document an hour or so later, and approved a couple of hours later.

I did however get my application pre-approved, in that they said I could send them all my documents to look over before applying so I didn't need to waste the application fee if I wasn't eligible and was pre-approved. Pre-approval took a couple of hours only also.

I see a lot of folks talking about the ottawa embassy taking quite a while but ... maybe not.

I am feeling like the low wait time is maybe because of Thailand/Cambodia stuff but don't know for sure.

Okay folks, looking for an agent to handle USA visa app for my wife. We've been married years, I live here full time, we own land, have a business... All of the "right things". We failed twice and it is just a miserable emotional smog to go through the process and get declined. I don't want to do anything shady, but I'd like to remove the pain from the application process. So, did anyone here use an agent and successfully get a tourist visa to the USA for your Thai partner? Would you please refer me to the agent you used.

For all the "just get her a green card" commenters- buzz off. I don't wanna .

Thanks for the help.

Thailand DTV Visa – Ho Chi Minh Consulate – Approved

I’d like to thank this group for all the incredibly useful information shared. Here are some details about my own application, and I hope they can help more people.

Nationality: China (Not many Chinese applicants have shared their experience here)

Embassy: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Category: Remote Work (DTV)

Timeline:

Submitted: Monday, July 21

Processing Pending Approval: Tuesday, July 22 (No additional documents requested)

Visa Granted: Wednesday, July 30

📄 Documents Submitted:

Location Files (21 pages)

- Cover letter explaining my current accommodation (hotel name and address) + list of all documents included

- Agoda hotel confirmation

- Hotel photos, selfies taken at the hotel, Google Maps location screenshot, towel with hotel logo

- Vietnam travel itinerary

- Full passport scan

- Vietnam visa and entry stamp

- Flight ticket to Da Nang

Financial Files (51 pages)

- Cover letter explaining my income structure, average monthly salary, proof of funds, and explanation for large transactions

- Bank statements + English translations, with salary entries highlighted

- Bank certificate (proof of deposit)

- Salary slips + translations

- Commission records + translations

- Screenshot of bank app showing account balance on the date of submission, converted to THB using current exchange rate

- Bank of Thailand daily exchange rate (downloaded)

Employment Files (19 pages)

- Cover letter explaining my profession, employer, products, job duties, and why I am applying for a DTV visa. I also stated I will not work in Thailand or do any market development there

- Company profile

- Business license + English translation

- Employment contract + English translation

- Company reference letter

- CV

- Screenshots of work-related chats with clients

- Screenshots of payments received from clients

- Commercial documents including invoices, shipping info, delivery notes, etc.

- Photo with clients

- Personal plan for Thailand

- 1-year rental contract in Thailand

💡 Tips:

Since the visa officer cannot meet you in person, you need to carefully consider what information they might need. Think from their perspective — not just what you have or what you think is important, but what they might require to approve your case.

One small strategy I used: I didn’t apply right after arriving in Vietnam. Instead, I waited almost a month before submitting my application to avoid giving the impression that I came to Vietnam specifically for the DTV visa.

I reviewed every shared post in this group and spent 10 days preparing over 90 pages of documents. The preparation and the wait were intense and exhausting — but I did it. Regardless of whether it was worth it or not, I made it through.

I hope all of you have good luck in your journey!

Hello,

I would appreciate anyone sharing their experience working with the THAI VISA CENTER to obtain a non-o visa. I am presently in Thailand on my 30 day tourist extension. I do not want to fly all the way back to my home country (USA), but would be happy to fly to any S.E. Asia location that has a Thai embassy that will allow me to apply for a non-o. Thank you for any thoughts you care to share.

JP

Hello Folks,

I just received a visa rejection email from the Thai Embassy in Dhaka. I applied under the Workcation Visa category on June 22, and today, instead of moving forward from “Pending Document Check,” it went straight to Visa Rejected.

Not sure what I might have missed! But I can ensure you that all documents and the input on e visa portarl was correct and legit.

Here’s what I submitted:

✅ Bank statements and solvency certificate (with more than the required amount, over 6 months) with regular tranjactions.

✅ Employment confirmation letter and an LLC company report from my employer (I work with them via Upwork). Been working for that company for the last 3 years.

✅ Upwork income certificate for the last 12 months

✅ Freelancer ID issued by the Bangladesh government

✅ All other regular documents (residency proof, air ticket, hotel booking, etc.)

Do you think I should apply again? If yes, when would be the right time?

Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Happy traveling, everyone!

Thank you.

Hi. Has any spouse had a problem getting their DTV in Hanoi after their partner was approved for Muay Thai classes? Trying to decide if I should do a separate DTV for Muay Thai classes or can I save on the cost by getting a spouse visa? Advice appreciated 🙏

Hi!

Hoping to get clarity and some help from all.

Just got my final approval document for thr LTR Wealthy Pensioner. Yay!

It was my understanding that I would next have to get a stamp issued in my passport. I live in

NYC.

Called NYC embassy twice-of course 2 different answers. They are now telling me i need to apply for the e-visa. Once that’s done i will get another document that i am supposed to take with me upon my next arrival in Thailand to get the stamp in my passport.

I litetally just got back and plan on moving permanently Oct 1. The issuance is valid for 60 days so does that mean i have to fly to Thailand to get the stamp, come back, them move on Oct 1?? Ugh. Or would the e-visa document give me a new timeline?

Any info greatly appreciated

Thx all.

Has anyone applied for the DTV visa via the Thai Embassy in Switzerland? Was a 7–10 night refundable hotel booking enough for accommodation proof, or did they ask for more? I plan to do a long-term contract only after approval.