Hello. I am working on applying for the Visa in Vietnam. Did any Independent Contractors apply? Do you have any advice in what you showed for proof of income?

If I apply for a DTV in Vietnam while traveling around Asia and happen to be in Cambodia (or any other country besides Thailand) when it’s approved, is that acceptable? I’m aware of the interview requirement and understand the risks, but I can always take a flight back to Vietnam for the interview if necessary. I’ve been trying to find information about this on the official DTV websites, but I haven’t seen anything stating that I need to remain in Vietnam until the visa is approved.

I’ve also read comments in this group comparing this process to the walk-in visas (before the system moved online). However, in my opinion, they’re completely different. With walk-in visas, you had to wait to pick up the visa at the embassy, whereas with the online system, everything is handled and issued digitally. So, it’s not exactly the same.

Is the processing time longer now in vietnam after holidays? Or still 4 - 5 days?

"Address information"

Could you please clarify what I should write in this section? Should I provide my current permanent address or the address of the hotel where I’m staying in Vietnam?

Thanks

Thank you everyone for you help. I just got my email and was approved in Vietnam (HCMC). The process took about 10 days to process because they asked for addtional documents + a weekend.

1. Probably obvious but make sure your bank statements have your name on them. My first ones had just my account number so I had to get the bank to send me ones with my name too.

2. I included the payments in my bank accounts originally but they wanted the pay slips so I sent them my electronic payment slips. I compiled them all in a google doc with dates and exported it as a pdf.

I ended up adding things in google docs with an explanation. Had to use a PDF compressor to make sure everything fit into the 3mb requirements but in the end it worked well.

Good luck everyone.

We are US citizens and are looking to book a trip to Thailand from 3/19-4/22 which would exceed the 30 day visa on arrival. We will be taking side trips to Vietnam and Cambodia but have to go back in to Thailand to catch our flight back to the US. What visa do we obtain?

Thank you for all of the responses. I’ve got the answer I need!😉

What nearby countries are recommend to apply for the visa? Vietnam ok? I've heard Laos is no bueno.

While keeping my fingers crossed that my dtv as dependent will be issued atleast in time for our return flight to Thailand, will it be possible if Dtv did not arrive and our evisa in HCMC expires we have to leave, for me to fly to manila, wait for my dtv then return to Thailand with it..or do I have to be coming from HCMC to fly in with my dtv?. If I return to Thailand without dtv for sure I won't be allowed in Bec we already exhausted our 90 days ( 2x) and to apply for evisa to HCMC again will keep me in the Thailand airport for days while waiting for it? Where as if I fly to manila I don't need to worry about visa..tia..

Is it possible to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) without a registered business? I work as a freelancer and, due to being below the taxation minimum bracket in my home country, I’m not legally required to register a business.

I can provide the following supporting documentation:

• A portfolio showcasing my work.

• A client list with active contracts.

• Bank statements demonstrating regular income from clients.

Would this be sufficient for a successful application? I plan to apply in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hi all ☺️. i am planning my trip to Vietnam to apply for the DTV visa. Should i only consider Hanoi or there are other cities where i can go to do the same?