Hello, I will be staying in Da Nang for the next few days and I was wondering if could possibly apply for dtv from the Hanoi portal on the Thai Embassy website? Thanks

I want to thank all the people who have shared their experiences with the process, it helped me to streamline my paperwork. My partner also helped me to organize everything. Here's my story:

I applied on Dec. 5. They requested more information on Dec. 8, then requested even more information on the 9th. They approved me on Dec. 11th.

I tried to redact some client information and they weren't having it. It made me a little uneasy but I guess it is what it is.

I applied through the Hanoi Embassy in Vietnam. I was shocked on how quick it was and the cost was MUCH lower than expected.

I did have a Thai visa in the past when I used to teach so I'm not sure if that swayed the application or not.

Either way thanks again, I combed the discussion threads and it was very helpful. :)

I'll share once more when we arrive in Thailand in a few weeks.

I know that now you have to apply for the visa online. But you still need to choose the embassy that will process your application. Do you think it matters which embassy you pick? The embassy in Hanoi has very bad reviews and many people complain they didn’t get their visa. Do you think it’s better to go to Vientiane?

Do you get called in for an Interview in Hanoi or is it all online? UK passport holder

Has anyone recently received a DTV visa approval in Hanoi with soft power? How many days did it take for it to be approved? I applied with soft power on the night of the 26th, but I haven't heard back yet, so I'm asking.

When I wrote the DTV, I set the departure date for Thailand as December 10th...

Does anyone know the seasoning requirements for the funds for applications in Hanoi?

The embassy is hard to get in contact with.

Many thanks

I read a comment that people who got an ED visa in the past are often rejected for DTV.

Is this true? For worcation DTV too?

Any reports from Hanoi embassy rejecting people with ED visas from years ago?

I'm a freelance and meet the DTV requirements but I was on ED visa going to Thai language classes during Covid, and had 2 METVs too, last one 2 years ago.

Wondering if it would be a waste of money and time to apply for DTV.

Application to Thai embassy in Hanoi

Submitted Monday afternoon

10th November

Requesting entry stamp on passport

11th November

Status pending late that evening

Approved

13th November (morning)

3 and half days total

Soft power (mauy Thai, 6 mnths)

Hanoi embassy approved dtv

I think the embassy in Hanoi is working very consistant. I saw someone posting to receive approval for muay thai softpower dtv on the 10th Nov - submission on 3rd Nov.

I also submitted mine on 3rd November, softpower muay thai, but towards end of the day. I received approval this afternoon on 11th Nov. I submitted all documents that are requested at once and went into Pending approval status until today.

This DTV page really helps a lot, as it gave me an idea of how far the "queue" was at the embassy in Hanoi. Cheers to all.

Hello, I will be applying for DTV soon. Will I need to provide proof of a Thai address, TM-30, anything like this?

Also, if I apply in Hanoi embassy, does that mean I have to physically stay in Hanoi the entire time while my application is processing? Or I can I be anywhere in Vietnam while applying in Hanoi's embassy?

Thanks 🙏