Apply for the DTV at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi

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Who applies through this office

• Applicants residing in Vietnam and the areas covered by this mission. See the full guide: DTV visa for Vietnam .
• The DTV is applied for online — there is no in-person lodgement at this office, and our team can prepare and submit it for you.

How to apply for the DTV from Vietnam

1. Confirm you qualify — and pick your category. Whether you’re a tech professional working for a Vietnamese startup or a freelance designer serving clients globally, the DTV’s ‘Workcation’ category fits most remote workers. Other options like Muay Thai training, medical treatment, or attending seminars also qualify. Confirm your category—and remember, you don’t need to be employed by a Thai company.
2. Build your proof of funds (500,000 THB / ~$15,000). You must show a balance of at least 500,000 THB (about $15,000 USD, or roughly 350 million VND) held consistently for the past three months. Popular Vietnamese banks like Vietcombank and Techcombank allow online statements in English. Screenshots may be acceptable if they clearly display your name, account number, and balance. If your savings are in VND, the embassy will use the day’s exchange rate.
3. Compile supporting evidence from Vietnam. For ‘Workcation’, gather your employment contract, client agreements, or a portfolio of recent projects. If you work for a Vietnamese employer, include a letter stating your role and your permission to work remotely from abroad. Freelancers can submit invoices and proof of multiple clients. All documents should be in English or accompanied by a certified translation. A local business license (if you’re self-employed) may also help.
4. We submit your application on the Thai e-Visa portal. Once your documents are ready, our team files on the official Thai e-Visa site, selects ‘Royal Thai Embassy, Hanoi’ as the mission whose jurisdiction covers your case, completes the form, uploads all documents, and handles the visa fee online (the exact amount is shown then). The portal requires a JPEG passport photo—we make sure it meets Thai visa photo specs.
5. We handle embassy requests promptly (if issued). If the embassy reviews your application and needs clarification, it sends a ‘Request for Further Document’ by email. This is normal. Our team responds directly through the portal with the exact documents requested, translated if needed, and acts quickly on your behalf. The embassy does not provide processing time estimates, so patience is key.
6. Get a professional review from DTVThaiVisa.com. Our visa experts at DTVThaiVisa.com know exactly what the embassy expects from Vietnamese applicants. For a fee starting from $139, we’ll review your entire application package, flag any issues, and even help you respond to embassy requests. It’s the smartest way to avoid common pitfalls and get your DTV without the stress.
7. Receive your DTV e-Visa and travel. Once approved, your DTV e-visa arrives by email. Print it out, pack your bags, and hop on one of the frequent 2-hour flights from Nội Bài or Tân Sơn Nhất. Welcome to your extended Thai adventure!

Apply for your 5-year DTV the easy way

We prepare, submit and follow up your application — apply from $139, with a 100% refund if denied (with the optional Denial Protection add-on).

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