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Can a Chinese person apply for a DTV visa at an embassy in Vietnam, and do they need to leave Thailand for their spouse's DTV application?

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Nov 20, 2024

3 months ago

Zijian ****

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Can a Chinese person apply for a DTV visa at an embassy in Vietnam?🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether a Chinese national can apply for a DTV visa at a Thai embassy in Vietnam. It is noted that applications from Chinese passport holders require extended processing. Additionally, there are questions concerning the necessity for a spouse to leave Thailand when applying for a DTV visa.

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Zijian ****

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Also please when my DTV is completed I am going to apply for DTV for my wife who is currently in Thailand, does she have to leave Thailand as well?🥲

3 months ago

Tod *********

@Zijian ***

you have to show she's IN the country whose embassy you're applying for the visa thru

3 months ago

Marcie *******

@Zijian ***

yes. She has to be at an embassy in person to apply.

3 months ago

Tod *********

@Marcie ******

china is an eVisa online system NO one goes to the embassies to get visas or apply

3 months ago

Zijian ****

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copy that thankyou~~

3 months ago

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Zijian ****

Tod *********

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@Filip ***********

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Sadly for you China IS on the list of passports that require extended processing so you would have to read the link and see

These countries have "special processing" times

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3 months ago

Zack ***

Does this mean citizens from the countries on the list cannot apply for DTV on a tourist visa?

3 months ago

Zijian ****

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@Zack **

I think that's true.Here are the additional requirements for citizens of these countries

3 months ago

Zijian ****

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2. Applicants shall submit the complete “Required Documents”.

(1) Three (03) recent photographs (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.) affixes to the visa application forms

(2) Three (03) completed Visa application forms

(3) Certifying letter from the company/organisation/institution, with which the applicant currently works or studies

(4) Work Permit AND Temporary/Permanent Residence Card in Viet Nam with validity of NOT less than six (06) months

(5) Copy of Vietnamese Temporary/Permanent Residence Card, Work Permit with legalisation stamp from the public notary or the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam in Hanoi

(6) Copy of employment contract

(7) Round-trip ticket confirmation or ticket confirmation showing a transit into Thailand

(8) Hotel reservation (with name of applicant and the date corresponding with the said ticket confirmation)

(9) Evidence of adequate finance, equivalent to THB 20,000. - per person, and THB 40,000. - per family.

Note: Applicants from Nigeria and Iran must submit four (4) photos and four (04) application forms.

3 months ago

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Zijian ****

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@Tod ********

Thank you very much🙏🙏 for your answer, I was just about to head to Ho Chi Minh and it looks like I'll have to go back to China

3 months ago

Filip ************

@Tod ********

Not sure if you are refering to the list in the link, but China is on the list in the link.

3 months ago

Tod *********

@Filip ***********

thanx I edited it and told them china WAS on the list,

@Zijian ***

sorry China IS on the list and has special processing read that link I sent 🙁 It would seem if you don't have the correct visa or live/work in Vietnam you cannot apply

my apologies for the bad info (Thanx again Filip 🙂 )

3 months ago

Zijian ****

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thank you🙏🙏

3 months ago

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Zijian ****

How can I obtain a Digital nomad visa (DTV) at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh?

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3 months ago

Can I apply for the DTV Visa online while staying in Thailand, or must I leave the country?

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