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What are the current approval times for completing a DTV in Hanoi or Penang, and what are the bank statement requirements?

Feb 23, 2025
a day ago
Jason *********
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Looking to go to Hanoi or Penang to complete my DTV. Anyone know the current days to approve at either? I feel like my file is complete as a remote worker.

Also at either Penang or Hanoi, what are there bank statement requirements ?

Thank you in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The approval time for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Hanoi is approximately 4 working days, based on a recent applicant's experience. In Penang, banks require either a bank statement showing a balance of 500,000 THB for 6 months. Additionally, the applicant needs to have accommodation booked and paid for prior to entering Thailand. Those seeking information on visa processing should utilize the search tool within the community, as there are past discussions with successful applicants.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Andi ***********
Malaysia requires 6 months of 500k banked plus several months accommodation booked and paid for in Thailand .
Anonymous ******************
I was approved this week in Hanoi as a remote worker. Submitted my pre-prepared application on Monday evening 5.45pm local time from the arrival hall at Hanoi Airport after I got the immigration stamp. My application status chanted from ‘pending document check’ to ‘pending approval’ on Thursday around 10am and I received the approved visa on Saturday at 6pm, so 4 working days without the need to submit any additional documents. Thanks to this group I had everything well prepared.

Only thing I am wondering out of curiosity: How do they approve the visas on non-working days? Is the step of ‘pending approval’ done centrally in Bangkok where a department works 7 days a week? Or is it actually partially automated/AI-driven?
Danaya ************
7-14 days
Wannikea *********
You've been in the group for 7 weeks, use the search tool to bring up results posted from successful applicants.