I have submitted an E-Visa application for a retired 90 day, Non-O, single entry visa through the NYC Thai Consulate. It is currently pending approval as of November 5. How long does it take to receive an approval (or denial) from the Consulate?? I have rented a condo the past 2 years. I am leaving 11-25…hopefully

Thanks

Laos embassy DTV approval

Hello I got my DTV approved in Vientiane a few days ago through a Muay Thai course.

I went to pay the 10.000 baht one day. Went there 10 mins before the embassy opened and I was out in like 10 mins. The same day I paid the fee I got the email with the date for the interview, it took 5 days.

The interview was very fast, 5 mins. They asked to see my bank account app, to see the payment for the DTV course ( I paid with credit card so I showed the receipt). I brought a letter from the Muay Thai gym as well.

The same day I got an email with the DTV approved.

I stayed in Vientiane for a week for the visa but I'd recommend just paying for the visa and going to other parts of laos (vang vieng or luang prabang) and to go back with the train for the interview, Vientiane is kinda boring for 7 days.

Other than that all good

Here is my turn.

Also really appreciate the information I got from this group.

I applied in Jakarta.

Documents submitted: Oct 28th (evening)

Visa approved: Nov 7th (evening)

Had added a cover letter in English and Thai to every of the three documents (employment, finances, location) explaining situation and contents of the documents.

No questions asked, no additional documents requested (had prepared a copy of all passport pages but they didnt ask).

I am a software developer freelancer and applied for workcation.

Thank you so much for your help !!!!

Great news — my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) was approved today under the Self-Employment / Business category! 🇹🇭💼

📍 Embassy: Vienna

📅 Submitted: 25th October

📄 Additional Docs Requested: 31st October

Requested documents included:

* Proof of accommodation (at least 1 month)

* Criminal record certificate

* Last entry stamp to Thailand

* 3 months of pay slips or invoices *(even though I already provided 6 months in the initial application)*

✅ Approved: 4th November

Initial documents submitted:

* Passport

* 3 months of bank statements

* 6 months of invoices

* No objection certificate from client

* Contract agreement

* Cover letter explaining what I do and why I want to stay in Thailand

* Portfolio

* Self-employment registration

* Tax returns

* Proof of location: ID card, flight ticket, property insurance

Thank you everyone for all the help and valuable information! 👏

Excluding weekends, it took only 7 working days for my visa to be approved. I’m honestly surprised it was this fast, but I think it’s thanks to thorough preparation. 🙏

# Soft Power - HCMC - 14 Working Days

Just thought I would give an update on Ho Chi Minh Approvals as it took a lot longer than expected!

Type: Soft Power - Cooking Class 6 Month with Arun Thai Bangkok.

Passport: Australian

Funds: 3 Months of Bank Statements, Had 1 Mill Baht so 2 x amount required and the money had been in their the whole time.

Unemployed: with < 20000 USD.

Submitted: 14th October 2025

Request Documents / Provided Documents: 17th October 2025

Pending Approval: 27th October 2025

Approved: 3rd November 2025.

Documents Requested:

1. Student confirmation letter from Cooking School.

2. All pages of passport

3. Proof of income and what I plan to do for the whole 5 years ( I showed some rental income that I earn plus mentioned that I had double the amount required that I would use)

All up it took 21 days ( 14 working days) for approval. If I was to do it again I would definitely have just locked in a months accommodation and relaxed instead of having to stress about whether it was approved and moving accommodation constantly!

Another thing is that I did email and send messages to Line about 3 times throughout this period. They didn't acknowledge them at the time, but today as soon as I got the approval I got a line message and email response which was great!

Very Grateful today as I am about to board my flight to Thailand!

For other people's reference for the DTV timeline particularly with the turnaround time for the LA Consulate for the workcation visa (remote work).

1. I applied at the LA consulate on Oct 30, 2025 in the morning. Fairly through with cover letters for each sections.

2. Got asked for more support documentation: remote work guarantee letter from company (even though I included one before), certificate of employment or contract, business license, description of business portfolio, and last year's tax return

3. Supplied the documentation on Oct 31, 2025 around 10am.

4. Got approval on same day Oct 31 around 1:30pm.

It was a super quick turnaround and glad it got approved.

Hanoi - Soft Power Muay Thai.

Arrived Hanoi late Sunday afternoon applied and paid same day

26/10

request more documents re 500,000bht on

28/10 ( document already provided - resent and highlighted the balance over 500,000bht)

Went from Processing to Awaiting approval on the

29/10

APPROVAL received

30/10

Total time - approved within 4 working days

UPDATE - request for additional docs came late today - Request for bank balance . Had submitted it previously so have resubmitted and highlighted the balance which exceeds the 500,000.

I thought that once I submitted the Application I would be less stressed. I was wrong....waiting for them to process the application is just as stressful :-) Submitted and paid Sunday. No progress yet ...yes I know it is only Tuesday but other applications seem to be getting an additional document request within 24 hours ( applied Hanoi)

🎉 DTV Approved! 🎉

Great news - I just got my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) approved today under the Self-Employment/Business category! 🇹🇭💼

Here’s my timeline:

📅 Submitted: 6th October (Ho Chi Minh City)

📄 Additional Docs Requested: Proof of company income (10th October)

📈 Submitted: Company’s yearly turnover data

✅ Approved: Around 2 hours ago! (14th October)

Initial Documents Submitted:

• Passport (India)

• Client Invoices

• Personal & Company Bank Statements

• Vietnam Entry Stamps

• Tentative Arrival & Stay Details in Thailand

Feeling relieved and excited to start the next chapter! 🙌✨

Thank you so much for all the help and support in this group - really appreciate it!

Does someone submitted DTV in Cambodia in the middle of September? Do you get your visa?

We are waiting since 15 September. They ignore line not answer anything.