You don’t need to stay in Vietnam -once approved, the DTV is emailed to you (no more passport stickers). Just print it out and show it at immigration. The tricky part is delays if they ask for extra docs

Yeah, this is a tough one. A lot of gyms in Phuket stopped offering letters because the rules keep shifting. What I’ve seen is that even if you get a gym that supports you, the embassy can still push back if your other docs (bank statements, remote work proof, etc.) aren’t in order.

For me, what really saved time and stress was getting everything step-by-step from a guide instead of piecing it together from random posts. The one I used was Thailand DTV Visa Guide by Niran Chaisiri - it honestly made the process so much clearer. If you’re serious about applying, I’d highly recommend getting something like that so you don’t end up stuck halfway. Check amazon