# *CHIANG MAI*

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Hi. I'm currently getting prepared to submit an application for a non o retirement visa to the Thai embassy in London using the e-visa system. For proof of current residence I was planning to upload a copy of my annual council tax bill which is dated April of this year. Please can anyone who has recent experience confirm that this will be acceptable. I couldn't find any list of acceptable documents on the website. I know there is a reference to utility bills but given my payment period for these they wouldn't necessarily be that up to date. Thank you

Hey everyone,

I’m a German citizen currently preparing my DTV application at the Thai Consulate in Munich and would love to hear your thoughts or experiences.

* I’m still officially employed by a German company, but I’ve been laid off and will be on paid garden leave from Nov 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026.

* I already landed my first freelance gig (starting Oct 15, 2025), earning €1,600/month, with a written contract and confirmation that I can work remotely and from abroad. I have a German business registration (currently as side business until I switch to main business by March 2026).

* Financial evidence & document indicating current location are not an issue.

I am additionally planning to submit:

* Cover letter

* Screenshots of my website (with my services)

* Screenshots of my Upwork profile (with my services)

Question:

Should I mention my current employment and garden leave until Feb 2026 in my motivation letter?

* If I don't, I am worried because I can't yet provide proof if income as freelancer (as I will only issue my first freelancer invoice beginning of November)

* If I do, I’m worried it might raise questions or lead to requests for confirmation from my employer – which I probably can’t get.

Any opinion is appreciated. :)

Thanks

Hello, quick question, I am planning to submit my application for DTV in Hanoi, for remote work.

Regarding the documents required to prove ongoing relationship with clients (contract with client, letter from client saying that you can work from thailand, etc.) do these documents need to be written in English, or can I provide original documents and letters in my native language (since my client is located in France), along with a translation made by myself ?

Thanks for any advices :)

1. If I sign up for boxing in Chiang Mai for DTV 6 months lessons, do I have to stay in Chiang Mai or can I move around Thailand a bit for exploring? Also do I need to have a new contract for language or boxing every 6 months to renew at 180 days?

Has anyone been able to use a Schwab or brokerage account for proof of funds? Fidelity etc NoN retirement?

Yesterday experienced a challenge crossing the land border at Nong Khai using the TDAC. I live in Nong Khai and had visited Laos for the day. The TDAC insist on me filling out when I will leave Thailand and is a required field. Finally was directed by immigration to a booth where a young lady quickly filled it out on her phone and handed me the acceptance code to enter Thailand. (Well worth the 20 THB.) Is there a work around for this issue?

Applying for my 1 year retirement visa

Do I need a permanent address or can I put my current hotel as my residence address ?

Just arrived to Thailand (DMK airport) with DTV visa for first time.

I just give my passport and DTV printout to officer, no question and he just stamped for 180 days.

I was like “Have a good day”, he replied “You too, have a great time in Thailand”.

That’s all.

FYI - I hold Myanmar Passport.

Just I got email from DTV, to cancel my DTV application becausse the passport number should be 0 not O, Do I need to reapply and pay again? or we can recorrect the info?