it's more of a thing if applying online, for e-Visa.

With the e-Visa portal, you can only upload 1 document relating to your employment, so you need to compile several documents into one and it's helpful to explain those by means of a covering letter.

For an in-person application, you can simply explain it in-person.

the website is the same for all locations, but the application and documents you submit will be directed to the embassy/consulate you're applying at.

In theory, any application could be processed anywhere, but as far as we're told, that's not what happens.

I included them, but I'm not sure if they made any difference.

I included everything that I thought might be helpful, from the start and was not asked to provide more information.

I included payslips, simply as another way to confirm my employment with the company (that I happen to own).

Income is not a factor, but proof of employment is.

@Chris ***********

that's very true!

In that case, I'm not sure how you can truly verify your current location.

Some folks in this group believe that the embassies/consulates can check your immigration status in Thailand. If that's the case, at least they can verify that you're out of the country...

@Anthony ****

That's one part of it, but some others mention including a photo of their passport, showing the entry stamp to the country, where the application is being made.

If, for the sake of argument, one booked a hotel in Hanoi and used that booking as evidence, whilst they're actually applying from Thailand, it might work. What if they ask for more evidence, such as a photo of the entry stamp to Vietnam?

I'm not saying it's likely, but it's certainly possible. With the e-visa process, if your application is rejected, you lose the fee.

@Jai ******

what are you talking about? DTV allows multiple 180 day entries.

your statement: "visa is for 90 days" is just nonsensical...

@Alessandro ********

no chance...

@Lien ****

I'm not sure what you're asking. Start your own post.

@Anna ******

not sure exactly. Photo of your passport, showing entry stamp into Vietnam perhaps? I think most people show a hotel booking.

pretty awesome. If I was still floating around Asia at the time when I applied, that would have been the perfect opportunity to visit Taiwan.