It's clear that Taipei's dtv visa review is getting stricter. They're starting to ask for 6 months of transaction details and also take a closer look at each transaction details. If they have any doubts about the transaction details, ask if you can open the bank app and show them your transaction details. taipei still definitely the fastest place to issue, but I think there will be more cases of rejection in the future. i don know why but saw 2people were rejected at the application counter in the morning.

Situation:

Visa: DTV1 Workcation (remote worker)

Home country Germany with double taxation agreement

Centre of life Thailand (significantly more than 180 days per year)

According to the double taxation agreement, Thailand is entitled to income tax. However, in practice, the employer in my home country pays income tax as if I were staying in my home country, right? If I file my tax return in Thailand, I only pay the tax difference, right?

What about social security contributions? In my opinion, there is no longer an obligation to pay social security contributions (statement valid for Germany), so no such contributions are paid. At the same time, of course, I take out health insurance and pension policies myself on a private basis.

Everything correct or any objections?

I would like to tell you my experience out of the Los Angeles embassy. I just received my DTV e-visa today on Oct 30, 2024. I first applied as a remote worker on September 11, 2024. On September 27, 2024 I received an email that said this: "Your visa application has been rejected. Please reapply visa, the name on the application is incorrect." I am certain it was correct, so I was kind of angry. I advise everyone to take screen shots of every page as you fill out the application and double and triple check it and make sure it is correct. On October 3, 2024 I paid another $400 and applied again making absolutely sure it was correct. On October 4, I got an email requesting further documentation. They wanted my most recent tax return and business registration of the company. The tax return was no problem, but the business registration was a problem because I am not a business owner, I am an employee! A few days later, I sent them my tax return and a letter from my employer stating that I am permitted to work as a remote worker. I did not send the business registration because I didn't have access to that as an employee. A week later I got another request for a business registration even though I explained I am not the business owner. Luckily, I was able to obtain a seller's permit from the California State Board of Equalization from my employer and sent it off to them. A few days later I received my DTV. If you are applying for this visa as a remote worker employee, make sure you have access to a business registration of your employer or you will probably waste $400. Once again, also make sure to enter all the information on your application correctly, or that will cost you another $400 also.

Hi all,

My contract with IT company state that job location is Berlin. But internal company policy allows to work 2 weeks from abroad. I have an email from my boss and message in the HR ticketing system to prove that I was granted with 2 weeks working from Thailand.

Shall I attach these into the application or wait if they will ask. Also is two weeks remote working per year acceptable ?

Cheers,

P.

TM30

Is it true now that once registered we no longer have to te register if returning to home base in the Kimgdom? I read this and it would be great not to have to re register after every 3 to 4 day trip! [members only]).

Just submitted my DTV application yay! Applied as digital nomad from Australia. Cost $600 AUD. Will update this post with the progress.

EXCITED!!

I’ve rented a condo in Thailand. Tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Thailand and moving into my new home. I have a DTV visa, and this will be my first entry into the country with it.

1) When should I go to immigration for the TM30?

2) If I need to do it immediately, will spending my first night at a hotel mean I won’t have to file the TM30 for the next 90 days?

3) For the first TM30 application, can I go to the immigration office, then do the renewals online?

Apologies, guys. I’m a bit new to all of this. Hope this thread helps others too.

Hi everyone,

regarding the DTV visa, I understand that you have to sign up for programs like Muai Thay, cooking classes or others to get it. This means that I have to complete a relevant program in the first 180 days. What happens if I leave the country after 180 days and re-enter 2 weeks later and get another 180 day stay? Do I have to participate in a program again each time I re-enter the country?

Another question: Do I have to file a tax return and pay taxes if I stay in the country for more than 180 days a year due to re-entry with the DTV?

Thanks for any answers

I applied for my DTV visa online at the Cambodian embassy in Phnom Penh on October 22 at 11 AM, the same day they announced it would take 10 working days to process. I received it on October 30 at 11:21 PM. In total, it took 9 calendar days, including 6 working days and 3 holidays.

Here's my list of submitted documents:

Professional CV

Recommendation letters from two companies

Company registration documents for both companies

Pay slips from both companies

One-month Thai bank statement (account with minimal activity, deposit made on October 20)

Employee Contract From Both Companies .

#DTV #Cambodia

Hi, I don't understand, if you Can help me... I have my DTVisa for cooking. I have a cooking stage in a restaurant, Can I work with my DTVisa or I need to Ask for other things? Thanks a lot 🥰