@Ben ************

Jakarta was reasonably quick, even considering it was holiday period. I applied 26th, asked for extra info the 30th, sent 31st. Received approval the 2nd.

@Steven ******

Haha, I'll work on my phrasing!

@Adam *******

Fair enough, I tried that and found this way so much easier. Just offering people an option I wish I'd known about sooner.

@Jens *******

I thought it was quite clear in the app. I get you're direct, but you might want to consider phrasing. In my humble opinion, the subscription was worth the cost considering I had to do multiple visa applications with dozens of documents. But I'll let you do your own research.

@Mike *********

Wait and see. It might be ok. I didn't have to return for HCM - I provided Entry Stamp, stamped receipt from hotel. Did not get asked for more.

In Jakarta, I only provided a stamped hotel letter (addressed to Embassy). They asked for photo of the entry visa and stamps, but the exit was stamped over the entry - so they could see we'd left while they were processing. It was easy for us to go back, and armed a better bet than starting over, but maybe you get lucky.

If they do ask for proof, I suggest including an explanatory letter.

@Ben ************

It was Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam for mine.

@Christopher *******

So does "any"? ;) Yeah travel to the country of application not advisable, but people travel with visa applications in all the time.

@John ******

First location HCM, didn't provide letter, as not asked for proof of location again. Second was Jakarta (from Lombok). Travelled to Singapore, then back to Indonesia (Batam). Provided letter stating this with both entry stamps. We basically just jumped on a ferry when they asked for the stamps.

@Steven ******

Generally speaking, one can't travel to the country one is applying for a visa to. People have mentioned it's not permitted, though Thailand only allows one visa at a time apparently. Would you want to take the chance? Why else would they ask for proof of location?

@Ben ************

Yes, approved late next working day. I had the minimum balance in my account for the 6 months, so can't comment on how long it needs to be there, but I've heard it doesn't need to be 6 months.