Hello! I just got the documents from my Bank, all the statements. But it´s all in Spanish.. Do I need a professional translation service for all of this? right now I´m searching online here in BKK for different places to do this, I hope it´s not too expensive.. as soon as I get this translated I´ll travel to Hanoi to start my DTV process

Thanks

Canadian passport, considering applying for soft powerfrom Vietnam (so I can scope out gyms before choosing which one) as the Ottawa embassy is experiencing a large backlog.

I read a few months ago that the 500k proof needed to be "stamped by the bank" but when I did a "test" application, the site didn't specifically ask for it to be anything more than statements.

So I'm asking for clarification, can I just (CONDENSED ALL INTO ONE) the pdfs of the last 3 months of bank statements, proving the funds? Or do I need to get an official letter from the bank?

I have appreciated all the info the group has provided.

My application was rejected today in Ho Chi Minh. I plan to return to Thailand now, then go to Indonesia in seven days to reapply. Should I wait longer before reapplying? If anyone has tips, please comment 🙏

Sharing my full experience.

Background

Base: Traveled to Ho Chi Minh City to apply

Job: Senior Developer (remote)

Target: DTV (Workcation)

I’ve prepared my portfolio in a detailed, professional.

Oct 14: Submitted DTV application online

Oct 17: Consulate asked for more docs. (I already provided all my work details, and my company is fully legitimate—not a startup. The only things I didn’t include are the company’s history, vision, mission, products, and achievements. These seem like standard requests from them.)

* Other request documents: Please provide a business registration document showing the company name, the name of the legal representative, and a company profile that includes details about its history, vision, mission, products, and achievements.

* Other request documents: Please provide (1) the example of your work and (2) the income tax return for last year

Oct 27: Asked for more docs. (All documents are authentic. I’ve uploaded a company letter confirming the contract is in English only. They asked for an Oct 2025 statement with salary highlighted, but pay comes at month-end. So I uploaded Sep–Oct statements instead. I already highlighted salary and OT in 6 months and included all payslips from the beginning. I earn ~3,500/month (2,500 salary + OT + 5,000 for accommodation), I’ve already explained this but they keep focusing only on the 2,500).

* Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB, (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter): How have you managed your finances with a salary of 25,000 THB to have a balance of more than 520,000 THB in your account?

* Other request documents: Proide bank statement from Oct 2025 and highlight all the salary payments that you received.

* Other request documents: Provide employment contract in original language and a certified English translation of a document is a translation accompanied by a statement from the translator or a translation agency attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the translation.

* Other request documents: Provide proof of your current residency in Vietnam by submitting a selfie that shows the time and day (ACCEPT THE PICTURE THAT TAKEN ON 27 Oct 2025 ONLY) in the travel destination, a purchase receipt bearing your name and the date of purchase,..

Nov 3: Application refused. No detailed reason given yet.

Good morning, I have a question about proof of recurring income.

Does the proof need to be in the form of bank statements or will an end of year statement be acceptable?

The end of year statement lists income for the next coming year.

Can a direct relative's bank account be your proof of fund ?

Ex : Dad has more than 500kTHB and "sponsors" his son by showing his bank statements. I've understood this is possible through some posts here but I wonder if I got it all wrong. Seems nice, but almost too nice?

Two quick questions,

Marriage certificate , is Australian acceptable ??

Income proof , is signed and stamped by bank statements acceptable

Question + Best Agency?

Hey everyone,

I'm seeing some sources that say that how long you have to keep 500k THB in your bank is different depending on where you apply.

For example if you apply from HCMC Vietnam the requirements are only stated as statement of last 6 months, and a balance of no less than 500.000 THB. No 3 month requirement is mentioned, I emailed them directly too.

I also found some people mentioning that they got their DTV visa by applying in HCMC literally a week after their balance got to 500.000 THB.

Im not asking this to cut corners, I have the balance and more, but it's in my business bank not in my personal, so I have to transfer the required amount to my personal bank.

Thats why I wanna know, how long do I actually have to keep this money in bank before I apply in НСМС? Would appreciate if anyone can tell me about their experience as well.

Oh and I’d appreciate it if you guys can share the agency you worked with that got it for you first try.

Thanks!!

For Ho Chi Minh embassy applications from Da Nang, do they require 3 months or 6 months evidence of 500,000 baht currently?

Hello everyone, I’m applying for the DTV Freelancer category. Can I submit two bank statements, both in my name, or is it better to keep all the funds in one account?

💡 DTV Visa Tip: How to Prepare Financial Proof the Smart Way

Just want to share a quick trick from my experience helping clients apply for DTV visa.

Even though the rule allows you to combine multiple bank accounts to reach 500,000 THB balance — from my experience, putting all the funds into one single bank account gives you a much higher chance of getting approved.

Why? Because imagine you’re the officer reviewing your application online.

When they open your documents,

what do they want to see?

✅ A clear, simple statement that says

“Here’s the account, and here’s

the ending balance over 500,000 THB.”

That’s it.

No confusion, no extra matching between different accounts, and no unnecessary

questions like “where did this money come from?”

A few quick notes:

🚫 Don’t include crypto, digital assets, or e-wallet balances — they don’t count as financial proof.

💳 If you show multiple accounts, it usually takes them longer to review, and sometimes raises doubts even when you meet the requirement.

So if you want to make the process smoother keep it simple, keep it clear, and keep it in

one account.

Hope this helps someone preparing

for their DTV visa.

Good luck everyone! 🌍✨