DTV Approved in Hanoi in 5 days. 🎉🇹🇭

- We Submitted Sunday 9th February 7pm.

- Tuesday 11th February changed to Pending Approval.

-Friday 14th February 6pm. My visa Approved.

- Saturday 15th February 6pm. - My partner was approved (Who knew the embassy worked weekends 🤔)

We submitted a 'super pack' that had all the requested documents but I also searched this group for any additional documents others had been asked for and simply included it all in the supporting documents area.

30+pages in total all as one single PDF with a Table of Contents Page indicating where each document was located. We used the website ilovepdf to merge the docs together.

Proof of funds:

6 months bank statements and 6 months corresponding payslips.

We both had the full amount in account for 6 months although I don't believe this is a requirement. I imagine they want to see that the amount is on account when you apply and will remain there. So the longer it's been there the better.

Supporting docs included were:

1. Cover letter (why I want to be in Thailand and why they should give me a visa - if you're stuck for ideas ask everybody's favourite AI agent to write it for you)

2. Letter from employer explicitly stating that I can work remotely and the company doesn't trade in Thailand

3. Employment contract

4. Proof of company registration from HMRC in the UK

5. Resume/CV

6. University Degree

7. Screenshot of my linkedin

8. Screenshot of company website

If I can offer you any advice at all,

1. less is NOT more in this instance. Add as much information up front as possible to save yourself the hassle of having to send in more documents or having an interview.

2. Make your application look professional. The table of contents with page number headings may not have made any difference at all, or it may have made all the difference. It only took me an additional 30minutes to do so was well worth it.

That's it. Good luck

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Who will be in Hanoi next week for DTV? 😃

Does anybody reccomend the best neighbouring country to apply from for a smooth process for a UK passport holder? I’m hoping not to have to fly all the way back home to be approved Has anyone tried Cambodia? 🙌 Thank you

Hey guys anyone know the current wait time to get DTV visa processes for softpower in Hanoi? If anyone has applied in Hanoi recently would be great to know.

Hello, I hope you are well,

I'm thinking about getting my visa in Vietnam, Hanoi. Can anyone tell me how many months they requer the bank statement?

thank you.

Hi everyone :)

I will apply this weekend for DTV Soft Act. I am in Thailand right now. Which embassy in SEA is the best and fastest right now? I am thinking of Vietnam, better Hanoi or HCMC ? Or better another country?

Thanks to every help here 😊

Those of you that were asked for an In Person Interview, can you please share what you were asked? And the embassy you applied at?

Has anyone tried to contact the embassy in Hanoi?

Are they closed all week or only on Wednesday as stated on Google?

— Hanoi recommends for staying near old quarter? —

Is it ok to stay in a hostel for the DTV or does it need to be a hotel/aie b&b?

If you have a place you enjoyed staying (on a budget) please send to me 🙏🏻 thanks!!

Hi everyone, apologies if this has been answered before, I have used the search but didnt find the info I was looking for.

DTV in Hanoi or HCM

-do you recommend to apply in Hanoi or HCM?

-required funds: I read that bank statements for 6 months must be submitted but also heard from people transferring the required 500.00THB just before. Can someone shed light on this, please? How much money does have to be in the account and for how long? Is it okay if its not in just one account?

-translation of documents: I understand that any documents submitted must be translated into English. Do they need to be notarised or is a regular translation sufficient (for my freelance contracts and invoices, for example).

Thank you so much!