I got my DTV visa for Thailand ✅

Sharing my experience for anyone interested in the DTV Visa.

I applied from Hanoi, where I arrived on November 11, and I did everything on my own, without an agency, for a workation (I’m a freelancer).

🗓️ Timeline of my application

November 11: visa application submitted ( (I apply it late in the evening, just before midnight)

November 12: status changed to Pending approval

No request for additional documents

November 17: visa granted

4 business days

📄 Documents submitted (3 PDF files)

1️⃣ Proof of Location

Table of contents:

Passport Entry Stamp – Vietnam (p.2)

Flight ticket: Chiang Mai → Ho Chi Minh (p.3)

Flight ticket + boarding pass: Ho Chi Minh → Hanoi (p.5)

Photo of me with my passport in front of Hanoi airport (p.😎

Airbnb Payment Receipt (p.9)

Cover Letter ( I affirm that I will remain on Vietnamese territory during my application ) (p.10)

2️⃣ Overview of Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) Application File

Table of contents:

Motivation Letter (p.2)

Information About My Services, Activities, and Clients (p.3)

Portfolio of my first activity (p.5)

Portfolio of my second activity + client recommendation letter with company stamps (p.11)

Business Registration in French + certified translation (p.17)

Income Documents (p.19)

Statement of Remote Work (p.55)

Professional Online Presence (p.56)

3️⃣ Financial Evidences – DTV Application

Bank statements for the last 3 months (August → November 11)

Currency conversion reference of the closing balance in THB

I had over 600,000 baht on my personal account and an average income of 60000 baht /month.

If anyone wants an example of how I structured my file or has questions about a specific document, I’m happy to help 😉

Good morning. Is obtaining a non-O visa to visit a spouse for 90 days now fully online? I want to apply for this visa from within Laos, or do I need to go to the Thai embassy, or can I arrange everything from anywhere in Laos?

Im in the process of changing jobs. I was approved for the work permit and I was told to make appointment at the Thai embassy in Laos to process the visa. Is the new process for application all online now? The webpage keeps crashing and appears to only indicate the use of Evisa page. If so, do I begin the application process there in order to make appointment? And can I initiated this while Im in Thailand? (asks for proof of current location.

Many thanks in advance

DTV Soft Power - Approved in Hanoi

Timeline (6 working days)

* 3/11: Application submitted and payment completed

* 4/11: Status changed to *Pending Approval*

* 10/11: VISA approved, no additional documents requested

Documents submitted:

* Passport copy (first page only)

* Muay Thai-related documents

* 6 months of bank statements + Finance Certificate from my French bank

* Flight and hotel bookings for Vietnam

* Passport entry stamp + photo of myself holding my passport and hotel keys

Note:

My passport was issued by the French Embassy in Bangkok, and for the “Place of Issue,” I entered it exactly as written on the passport (letter by letter).

Hope this helps some of you applying too 😊

⌛Running Out of Time: Can I Exit & Re-enter While DTV Is Processing?

Hi everyone, ✨

I’m a Malaysian currently in Indonesia on the 30-day visa-free entry (there is no way to extend this while I'm in Indonesia) and my DTV application is already submitted and in process. My first one was rejected so this is my second attempt. However I'm running out of time.

My stay expires soon, 12th Nov, so I’m planning to leave Indonesia and re-enter on the same day.

❓ My question:

If I exit and return to Indonesia while my DTV application is still being processed,

👉 Will my application remain valid, or will it be voided?

Has anyone done this successfully or received official clarification?

Thank u so much 🙏💕

Any insights or experience would be appreciated!

I am on arrival visa . Need extension for 1 week , maybe with a fees . What is the process & requirements ?

Can i get an agent to do it for me.

Thanks

Hi, I’m Iranian. I came to Bangkok one month ago on a tourist visa to look for a way to get a longer-term visa.

Someone suggested the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) to me.

I know I have to leave Thailand to apply, but as an Iranian, which country should I go to — Laos, Vietnam, China, or somewhere else?

How long does the whole process take?

While the application is being processed, can I return to Iran, or do I have to stay in the country where I submit the application?

Also, is a personal interview required, or can everything be done online?

How much does the visa process cost in total?

And finally — is Bangkok a good place to live for now, considering that I don’t have a job yet and I just want to apply for a visa so I can later find work there?

here or there?

I'm 74 and i'm finally planning on retiring soon to Thailand from US.. I have been many times over the last 10 years, so hopefully, I kind of know what I'm getting myself into:) to anyone who's already gone through the visa process.. I'm wondering, did you find it necessary to work with a visa service or did you figure it out on your own, if you used a Visa service that you've liked, recommendations would be welcome .

also, is it better to start the process while I'm still here in the US or should I wait until I'm in Thailand on a tourist visa? Much appreciate input! 🙏

A update on my marriage Visa and leaving the Kingdom. The immigration official at Khon Kaen were a big help and fast track my application. I fly out tomorrow and got my Visa and reentry permit today. A big thanks to all at Khon Kaen immigration they are the best

I hope someone can help me with this. I came in using a Visa exempt on arrival. Later I got it changed to a marriage Visa ( I think ) it expired Oct 28. So I thought by then I would get the year Visa. I have already got the funds into the Bank but instead I got the under consideration that says I must be back in on Nov 27 for my year stamp. My problem is using the Oct date I thought I'd be alright so I purchased a round trip ticket to America leaving Oct 31. We called about a week ago and explained it to the IO working with us. He said that he would put me on fast track so I could get it in time. We called today and ask him and he said it was still in process. I have all week until Friday so that might still work out. Just in case it doesn't does anyone know of anything I can do. Can I buy a reentry permit being under consideration. What different options does the group suggest. Thanks to everyone in advance