**Applied for DTV - Workcation in Pakistan – Pending Documents Check

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I applied for the DTV in Pakistan on 7th January. Here's the timeline of events:

1. 8th January: I received a request to submit my CNIC, hotel booking, and flight ticket. I promptly provided all the required documents.

2. 10th January: I was asked to submit a clear passport picture, a return ticket (yes, they requested a return ticket), and my hotel booking again. I explained that I don’t have a hotel booking because I’ve rented a property in Krabi with a lease valid until the end of June 2025.

My flights are landing and departing from Bangkok, which might have caused some confusion. If needed, I also have a flight ticket from Bangkok to Krabi that I can provide.

Since 10th January, my application status has remained on "Pending Documents Check."

I finally managed to reach the Thai Embassy after numerous attempts. I explained my situation and emphasized that my flight date is approaching. Unfortunately, the response was that the embassy has no control over the process and that I will receive an update once the headquarters (Bangkok Consular Department) approves my application. I requested if they could follow up with the headquarters, but the call was abruptly disconnected.

For context:

* When I initially applied for the DTV, the embassy staff suggested applying for a TR visa instead, as it reportedly has a higher chance of approval. However, as a Pakistani passport holder, a TR visa would allow only a 60-day stay with no extension under normal circumstances. Additionally, I wouldn’t be able to apply for a DTV from another country due to passport restrictions.

At this point, all I can do is wait and hope for the best.

Has anyone faced a similar situation? Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated.

Hey all.

I applied for my DTV in the UK before arriving, but it didn't get processed in time. So I crossed the Thai border on a tourist visa, and frustratingly, my DTV was approved only hours afterward.

Does anyone know if I can re-enter with my DTV on a border run or switch over somehow? It is multi-entry, afterall.

Thanks!

I'm planning on going to da nang to apply for DTV. I plan to go 26th January. With the festival/public holiday this week I assume my application will take more than a week?

My DTV got approved yesterday from HCMC. I submitted application 5th Jan, got asked for additional documents of 6 months bank statements on 8th Jan, status changed to ‘pending approval’ on 9th, visa approved on 15th Jan.

Thanks for all the advice on here, a really great group to have access to throughout the process.

I got asked a few questions at immigration but nothing too stressful, just what visa did I enter with in October (tourist) and what I do for work. I pointed out that I work remotely and wanted to stay longer in Thailand and I was advised to get the DTV. She agreed it’s better.

Thanks all, wish you all the best outcomes!

I just did my first 90day report, but realize now that because I did it 8 days before 90days, now I am supposed to do it again on April 15th, while my DTV stamp expires April 23rd.

So it seems it would have been better to do it exactly at 90 days to stay the maximum days while only 90 day reporting 1 time.

Online reporting was rejected so I went in person. I am not sure if I will be accepted in the future.

What are the pros or cons of applying for the DTV instead of applying for non-o immigrant spousal extension? I have been doing the spousal for a decade but DTV sounds maybe easier? TIA

Once you have the visa, will immigration be able to see whether it’s for digital nomad or soft power? Or will it just say Dtv visa?

Is there anyone who got approval from Phnom Penh Cambodia recently? I would like to know how long you needed to wait after pending approval status? Submitted on 12 Jan and changed from pending documents check status to pending approval on 15 Jan. Thank you.

I will need to apply for DTV digital nomad soon, I should apply from Malaysia. Does anyone know which one is the easiest and fastest consulate for obtaining a visa? KL or Penang? Any info about Cambodia?

Approved - HCMC via Muay Thai

Submitted: Jan 6th, 2PM

Pending Approval Status: Jan 14th

Approved: Jan 15th

No additional documents were required

Main documents:

- Muay Thai Package from Tiger Eye (one month membership), they provided 8 documents

- 6 months bank statement, the final balance above 500,000 THB on the last month is fine

- Hotel booking in Vietnam (Da Nang) and entry stamp to support that you are currently in Vietnam

I chose "freelance" as my employment when applying the soft power route. This was my one worry but it seemed alright.

This group gave me really good advices. Thank you all!