I want to cancel my DTV visa.

Did anyone cancel dtv visa in Government complex? and know what kind of documents are required for DTV visa cancellation?

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?

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. 🙏

Posting as a data point.

US passport holder.

DTV workcation (self-employed).

Applied via Ho Chi Minh City Consulate

Applied: Just before midnight on October 8th, 2025

Extra documents requested: October 9th, 2025 (all pages of passport + time and date, income for the past 6 months highlighted in transaction records + past 2 years of income taxes, business registration + company profile, CV or portfolio + examples of work)

Extra documents submitted: Mid afternoon October 9th, 2025

Messaged Consulate on Line: October 20th, 2025 (message read, but not responded to)

DTV approved: October 21st, 2025 1:15pm

Good luck to all!

Approved visa in a few hours! ✅🎉

Applied for the Soft Power DTV through the Thai Consulate in Los Angeles.

Application submitted: Friday 10/10 10am

Approval received: Friday 10/10 5:30pm

What I submitted:

* Bio data page of passport

* Passport photo

* Proof of current address (front & back of driver’s license)

* Three months of bank statements showing $50k USD - used a high yield savings account through Marcus but no issues here!

* House of Taste Cooking Class: invitation letter, payment receipt(6 month membership), company info and data

Notes:

* Super smooth process for me

* My partner had to resubmit his application and pay another $400 because he submitted with his personal account financial account that wasn't seasoned. The second time he submitted with letter explaining the accounts + business account funds transferred, he was approved.

Huge thanks to the group for all the help. Happy to answer any questions!

Hello everyone,

I'm currently in Vietnam preparing a file for a DTV (Workation) visa application.

I currently have :

* Bank statements from my European bank showing over 500,000 THB over the past 3 months.

* Screenshots of my crypto wallet with over 3 million THB.

* A portfolio showing my income (exclusively from crypto), including an Excel sheet detailing the revenue and supporting screenshots.

* A screenshot of my Booking.com reservation in Vietnam.

* A "motivation letter" explaining why I want to go to Thailand and roughly how I'm financially independent thanks to crypto.

* A passport photo.

I plan to go in person to the Thai embassy in Hanoi to apply for the visa.

Do I need any additional documents? Is there a form I need to fill out? If so, where can I download and print it?

Do you think my application might be rejected because all my income comes from crypto?

Thanks in advance! 😊

DTV Visa Success from Jakarta!

But I wanted to share an unusual document request I encountered during the process.

Context:

* French passport

* Four previous consecutive visa exemptions

* Six months of bank statements with a balance over 500,000 THB

* Six-month soft power course at Arun Thai Cooking School

I received my DTV visa in two weeks. However, the Thai embassy first requested a copy of every page of my passport, and then something unexpected: official documentation confirming that the soft power course is offered by a school accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education.

I was surprised by this requirement, as I wasn’t aware it was necessary for the DTV visa. I contacted Arun Thai Cooking School and discovered that they are not officially accredited. In fact, it turns out that in Bangkok, the only accredited cooking school is the expensive Bangkok Thai Cooking School.

Following advice from my visa agent, we asked Arun Thai Cooking School to provide a clarification letter explaining the situation. The letter highlighted their professionalism and commitment to the DTV program and included a few photos. Fortunately, they responded quickly with a perfect letter — and my visa was approved the very next day.

I highly recommend Arun Thai Cooking School for their great support, and a big thanks to my visa agent Ben (Line: bkjan), who provided excellent and affordable assistance throughout the application process (3,000 THB for assistance!).

Approved from Cambodia. 4 weeks

Soft Power (muay thai) approved today in Hanoi (previous education visa for 1 year and UK passport):

Documents submitted:

- passport and photo

- all passport pages with stamps inc entry stamp to Vietnam (shows education visa was cancalled at immigration before leaving Thailand)

- hotel booking confirmation in Hanoi

- gym documents

- 6 months of bank statements (only final month showing 500k baht)

- entered flight details back to Thailand dated 2 weeks from application date

Applied: friday 23rd May (after 6pm office hours) but status went straight to pending document check

Monday 26th PM- pending approval

Friday 30th AM - visa approved

No request for extra documents and issued in 4 working days. Partners visa also approved same time on independent applications.

Approved today at Ho Chi Minh

DTV Remote worker

Timeline

May 15 - Applied with:

- booking-com hotel booking, photos of boarding pass, passport stamp as a proof of location

- employment contract explicitly authorizing remote work in Thailand and CV

- bank statement for 3 months

May 16 - More docs requested, uploaded same day:

- passport full book including empty pages

- current job details including CV and examples of work

- company business registration document and company profile

- salary slips for 6 months and incoming salary transactions highlighted in bank statements

May 21 - Pending approval

May 26 - Approved

Thanks everyone in this group who shared their experiences, I found a lot of helpful info here while preparing my docs, wish everyone fast approval