Quick update: as I heard , the embassy in hcmc vietnam takes quite long. Since everyone is now rushing to this embassy because they think it's faster. So now It's been 6 or 7 days now and some people still haven't got their dtv. Just to let you guys know. Maybe Taiwan or Jakarta will be quicker now.

I need to leave Thailand for a visa run for 4 days. I am an American with a Thai wife. I've been to Danang Vietnam, is there any other suggestions for destinations? It's a general question i know there are different things for different people but just wanted some destinations to think about.

Hello everyone,

I am puzzled, so I would be grateful if anyone can help.

I am a Czech citizen, but I work in Germany. I plan to apply for DTV of course, but I am currently in Vietnam, then I go to Bali and then we would like to stay in Thailand.

At which embassy in this case should I apply? Does it matter which country you are arriving in Thailand from (For example I would be coming from Bali) or does it have to be Vietnam, if I am in Vietnam now?

Or alternatively, should I just apply at the German embassy?

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I got to Vietnam (HCMC) on Monday and submitted my application around 10am and haven’t heard anything back yet- I know it’s probably too early to hear anything (I’m just nervous lol) but my plan was to leave next Thursday night to go back to Thailand and I’m just wondering if that’s enough time? I’ve seen a few people say it took longer in HCMC than they thought so when should I start worrying?😂

I hold a uk passport and I’m applying for workcation if that makes a difference!☺️

Thanks!

UK passport holder...Which is the cheapest,best and nearest place that requires no visa to enter to fly to and return from please. Thanks.

Soft power (cooking) approved in HCMC, Vietnam.

Sharing my experience last month, all thanks to this group which has been a big help. Background: I am an Australian who live in Thailand. I filled out the form, uploaded as many documents on the evisa website as I could prior to my flight to Vietnam. As soon as I arrived in HCMC I uploaded the arrival stamp. The embassy did not ask for any further documentations.

Nov 22nd, Friday 1am: Applied online.

* Passport photo 4x6, taken at a passport shop

* Copy of the biometric page of my passport

* Manually filled out all my personal details, rather than use the the pre-filling option

* Permanent address: Thailand address

* Current address: VN hotel

* Copy of my arrival stamp, hotel key with its name and business card in the background. I would have uploaded a hotel booking if I had one, but my accommodation was booked under my husband's name as we were in Vietnam for his work trip. I was worried they were going to ask for one but they didn't

* 6 months bank statements in my name only with at least 500k THB each month (overseas bank). Because it was Nov 22nd, I only had estatements for May-Oct. I did not upload current bank balance of that day. The website didn't ask for 6 months, but from what I read in this group I decided to upload 6 months of statements just in case since I already had the savings.

* Cooking documentations from Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy. Acceptance letter, payment receipt, business registration and copy of the director's ID. I highly recommend them for anyone wanting to go through soft power cooking course. They're very responsive to emails and experienced with the DTVs. I love to cook so am looking forward to the classes.

* Flight details: picked a random date in the next 2 months and looked up a flight number. I wanted to wait for the DTV before buying flight tickets. I wrote that I planned to stay in Thailand for 175 days (because the entry stamp is only for 180 days).

* Accommodation in Thailand: my condo address as I already live there. I did not upload any lease documents or hotel bookings.

Nov 26th, Tuesday 1pm: Status changed from 'awaiting document check' to 'awaiting approval'. I did not receive an email regarding status change, I just kept checking the website periodically so I'm not sure on the exact time.

Nov 29th, Friday 5pm: Approved via email.

In total it took about 6 business days. I would recommend anyone who wants to apply in HCMC to stay longer than '5 business days' to allow some time in case it gets delayed or they ask for more documents. Double check the form and maybe have someone else go over it (luckily my husband caught a mistake on my form) and never use the pre-fill setting. Type your passport details yourself!

If anyone has any questions, please let me know! Happy to help :)

I am a UK resident currently in Phuket.

I'd like to apply for DTV but I don't want to travel to the UK to do it as I understand I can fly into Vietnam and apply there.

Has anyone done this or has information on the best way to do this please?

Can any Pakistanis share if you've had success or issues doing a border run to Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam? Not sure where to go without issues.

Hello there. I am in the process of planning my travel to apply for the DTV visa. I am currently in Thailand and planning to travel around the middle of January. I am looking for some guidance on the countries in the region that will have the quickest turn around time. I understand there may be some changes to the in person vs e-visa that may affect wait times in the New Year. Is there anyone who can shed some light on preferable destinations?

Thank you 🙏

I'm looking at the multi entry visa for Thailand as a UK citizen..... Is it applied for all online ? Do I have to send my passport?..... I am in Vietnam at the moment... So just wondering how to do it from here