Hi All hope this helps,

So I applied on the 3rd Feb but uploaded all the documents prior arriving accept for the proof of current location where I submitted Airbnb reservation and photo of my passport stamp from the day of entry along with the rest of the uploaded documents. I applied for Soft Power DTV in Vietnam HCM. The soft power was cooking academy course in bangkok.

I have been asked. For additional 6 months bank statements after I only given 4 months and proof of employment while I ticked not employed and no salary. This took 4 days.

When I re-uploaded additional docs I have been asked 4 days later for more info about my cooking course. I provided initially document from the academy saying I paid, and the length letter saying its 6 months course with 20 lessons spread over the 6 months, company details and some Thai document from the academy. I have added photos from their website and the cooking timetable of all the cooking lessons for the the whole year which I asked from the academy and they were very responsive. This took also 4 days from my previous re-submition as mention.

Then on Valentines day 2 days later I received approval.

I was stressed but i stayed put, I have been just hanging around very good cheap airbnbs in Saigon and having tinder dates which kept me occupied 😀.

Good luck and ask for more details if anything.

This group has been very helpful so I'm giving back my application details:

DTV approved today ( soft power - Discover Thai Nature ) via Los Angeles embassy. USA citizen, Applied on Feb 2, approved Feb 14 ( 10 days ).

I was not asked for any additional documents.

My physical and mailing address are in different states, so my bank statements show a different address than the address I confirmed with my utility bill. I thought it might be an issue, but it was not.

I'm retired and do not work ( mid 40s, so I thought this might raise flags). I selected 'retired' in the application. My bank checking statements do show a stable 'income' every month from investments.

I submitted 6 months of bank statements, the last statement showed more than the required 500,000THB and the 5 before showed close to it. I highlighted the totals at the end of the month in the PDF, and joined them into one PDF. I wanted to make this as simple as possible for the person reviewing it.

In addition, even though I know it's not required I also submitted my investment summary page ( I attached it to the joined PDF of my bank statements on the last page ). On the summary page I highlighted the amount invested that showed I could live a long time on the funds. Again, I didn't think I'd get denied by having this extra statement, and thought it could possibly help. Weather or not it did, i'll never know.

I wear glasses that do not obstruct my face and kept them on the photo that I submitted in the application.

Approved for London location ✅

Applied 14th January

More evidence required 15th January

Approved 29th January

Hello, any stories of successful (or even unsuccessful) applications for DTV in Manila? I'm wondering if the embassy there is a quick turnaround like Jakarta or strict like Taiwan seems to be? I've searched the group and not much posts.

The Cambodia Approvals Thread

I see a lot of this scattered across various posts. Simply reply here with your date of application, and application details (soft power vs work action).

Once approved, reply to your initial comment with details.

Looks like the consistent processing time is 11 business days (counting the date of application).

Cheers

How long will it take to get approved after submitting the further requested documents ?

If I apply for a DTV in Vietnam while traveling around Asia and happen to be in Cambodia (or any other country besides Thailand) when it’s approved, is that acceptable? I’m aware of the interview requirement and understand the risks, but I can always take a flight back to Vietnam for the interview if necessary. I’ve been trying to find information about this on the official DTV websites, but I haven’t seen anything stating that I need to remain in Vietnam until the visa is approved.

I’ve also read comments in this group comparing this process to the walk-in visas (before the system moved online). However, in my opinion, they’re completely different. With walk-in visas, you had to wait to pick up the visa at the embassy, whereas with the online system, everything is handled and issued digitally. So, it’s not exactly the same.

Once DTV is approved, do we have a certain number of days to enter the country with it or it open ended for the first entry? ie: must enter within first 30 days of approval or something similar.

Also, Canadians, how long did your approval take?

Hi everyone,

Paying it forward with details of my recent approval. DTV workcaction (freelancer) approved in HCMC.

Applied Dec 23, provided:

- Employment confirmation letter: a letter written by me to explain that i am a freelancer and the sole director of a sole proprietor company (registered outside Thailand), explanation of the nature of my work, description of engagements over the last six months. Emphasised that i dont work for Thai companies and i that i am earning in foreign currency.

- professional portfolio

- company registration

- letter from my accountant confirming company registration

- two contracts from the last 6 months

- bank statements from the last six months (provided for two accounts - both accounts combined had a total balance of USD $15,000 in December but not in the previous months. One of them was a WISE account)

- screenshot of my LinkedIn profile

- biodata page of passport

- photo

- entry stamp for Vietnam

- Booking.com confirmation for hotel in Vietnam

Dec 27 was asked for 6 months of bank statements (previously had filtered for income only, this time sent in full statements - responded within an hour of receiving email)

Jan 3 status moved from “Pending document check” to “Pending approval”.

Jan 6 approved (9 business days in total when excluding weekends and embassy holidays)

Good luck!

Just got approved for DTV and sharing my timeline here.

Canadian, applied in Canada. (Handled by Thai Consulate Ottawa, application fee: $650 CAD = ~15500 THB)

Dec 24 - submitted application, attached proof of balance, employment letter

Dec 27 - additional documents requested:

1. Letter from the company explicitily stating that my work can be done remotely

2. Company registration document showing that the company is legitimately up and running.

-> HR provided me these

Dec 30 -> submitted above two additional documents

Jan 3 -> approved

Considering it was a holiday season, im quite impressed how quickly this was done.