@Michael *******

Yes and someone else confirmed they were able to apply for a 5 year license on a DTV.

Seems the main issue for DTV holders is obtaining a Thai bank account, if they haven't already got one from previous residence in Thailand.

Aha, see, that makes sense. I think if everything is clear to them then there's no need for further questioning.

Karl Fjeseth For the transfers into your account, does it simply say "Osko transfer" plus a description of the payment? For example, "Osko transfer invoice "?

If so, that's maybe why questions were asked (given the staff there are unfamiliar with what that means), though usually, there's also the name of the transferring party in front of that as well.

I hold bank accounts in multiple jurisdictions including Australia. My partners pay me into my account and the transaction description states "[Company name] + description" which depends on what the client/partner company decides to write on the description. Usually it's according to the invoice I send them (for example, "invoice ") but sometimes it's a description based on what the funds are being transferred for.

I will supply invoices/receipts and bank statements, highlighting the transactions. I have decided to bring along all invoices so far paid from this year plus one dating back to 2020.

Payments into these accounts are all international transfers. However, the description is usually largely the same even from domestic sources, though it depends on your bank.

@Wanidtha ***********

Yes, most except Laos and Malaysia

@Sara *******

5 working days

Anonymous participant OK. Any questions about notarization or legalization of documents? I have everything I need, just no notarized copies of anything (other than my Thai bank statement) and official copies of foreign bank accounts. Links to databases where company registrations can be checked online that sort of thing.

Anonymous participant 946 There is actually. Whether it's enforced is another thing, but you're supposed to do it. However, if you never use immigration services you could probably get away with not doing it.

Anonymous participant I know of agents who can do the 90 day check-in for you.

Anonymous participant Oh, I see. So no questions asked when you dropped off the documents? I thought that's when questions were supposed to be asked?

Anyway, I know Taiwan has a public holiday tomorrow (national day or something) hence probably why they are dragging this out until Friday.

Then, there's another Thai public holiday on Monday!

If for whatever reason you must leave Vietnam (although I think you should be able to seek an extension of stay) then go to Cambodia or Laos and wait there. Do NOT enter Thailand until the visa has been approved. Perhaps wait at the Thai border in Koh Kong, Vientiane or Savannakhet if you must, so you can immediately enter Thailand once the approval letter has come through.