Can someone who arrives on a visa waiver, apply for the initial 90 day Non-O visa without a Thai bank account l, and then once received, open an account and season the 800,000 bht during the 90 days before applying for one year extension?

Applied for a soft power DTV in Jakarta 07/10 and waited until 21/10 for the answer that the Visa was rejected, since I don’t know the reason why, I will apply again in Laos, has anyone applied recently and got approved there?

Thanks

I got few questions. So today my dtv got approved in Hanoi. And I already had return ticket on 30th October .

1. can I reschedule and change return ticket to earlier date? It says my visa valid from 24 October but I did tell them that my flight return ticket is on 30th October

2. what is the process for dtv holder when I enter immigration ? What do I need to do or bring

3. what is the rules once I am in the country as dtv holder? Can someone explain the 90 days report and 180 days . Like what would you recommend me to do

Hey all

Has anyone had experience with the Sydney embassy, and whether they want to see the 500.000 baht in your account for three months, or if just having it in there for a undisclosed amount of time is ok?

Because apparently different embassies have different requirements.

Thanks.

Should I notify my landlord to update my TM30 each time I come back to Thailand?

Hi guys, sorry for the weird question.

I am in Thailand on dtv, I know the TM30 "resets" each time I leave and enter Thailand. I do frequent flights due to my business ( around every 2-3 months) and don't want to bother my landlord each time I enter, is it required by law to update the tm 30 each time or is it only required when I need it for something ( at immigration etc) ?

Hello everyone!

I’ve just received my DTV visa approval as a freelancer on Upwork, and I’d like to share my full experience — it might be useful for anyone going through the same process.

I applied through the Royal Thai Consulate in Warsaw, Poland.

I’m originally from Ukraine, but I entered Poland before starting my visa application.

During the process, I encountered a few confusing parts of the online form, so here’s how I handled them.

## Travel Document

Place of Issue — my Ukrainian passport doesn’t include this field, only “Authority,” which is a 4-digit code of the issuing office.

I simply wrote “UKRAINE”, as most people on forums suggested. It worked fine.

## Employment Details

I stated that I am a freelancer with an annual income below $20,000 USD.

## Travel Information

This part was a bit strange — they ask for a round-trip ticket and accommodation details even before granting the visa, LOL.

I wrote that I plan to stay in Thailand for 151 days (you can’t exceed 180 days per entry) and that I would enter and leave by airplane.

I’ve never been to Thailand before.

For the flight number, I simply put “TBA” (To Be Announced) — many applicants on forums said it’s completely fine. I didn’t buy or reserve any tickets at that stage.

## Accommodation in Thailand

For accommodation, I made a free 7-day Booking reservation and used that address in my application.

I indicated that I would stay at a hotel for 7 days and selected “No” for additional accommodation.

# Supporting Documents

For proof of current location, I uploaded a photo of the entry stamp in my passport showing that I entered Poland on October 9, 2025.

For financial proof (500,000 THB), I provided a USD bank statement for the last 6 months (they only require 3, but I uploaded 6).

It showed around 15 transactions — mainly my freelance earnings in USD transferred to my local UAH account.

About a month before applying, I deposited $15,000 in cash into the account to meet the balance requirement.

## Professional Portfolio

As a video editor, I created a professional portfolio PDF using a clean online template.

I included my photo, name, background, education, and skills, plus:

* a screenshot of my Upwork profile,

* descriptions of several projects,

* and 8 invoices from the past 4 months, showing payments through Upwork from U.S. clients (LLC, Inc, and individuals).

I didn’t include direct links — I think it’s better to keep it clean for official purposes.

ChatGPT actually helped me prepare and format the entire portfolio.

# Visa Application Timeline

* 11 Oct 2025 (Saturday, 19:23) – Submitted and paid for the visa application.

* 16 Oct 2025 (Thursday, 16:42) – Received a request for additional documents:

1. Document indicating current location:

Please upload copy of Ukrainian ID card/internal passport, both front side and back side/all pages. Documents that consist of several pages must be merged into a single multi-page file.

I uploaded my Ukrainian ID card (both sides) in JPEG format.

2. Other request documents:

Please upload copy of all passport pages (including empty pages). Documents that consist of several pages must be merged into a single multi-page file.

I took photos of all pages of my passport and merged them into one PDF.

3. Other request documents:

Please upload a copy of the business registration (in English or accompanied by a certified English translation) in the case of self-employed persons/sole proprietors. The document must include the applicant’s personal details and activity description.

I’m officially registered in Ukraine as a sole proprietor since January 27, 2025 (even though I’ve been freelancing since 2023).

I ordered a certified English translation of my registration document on October 17, 2025 (Friday) and received it on October 20, 2025 (Monday).

4. Other request documents:

Please upload Letter of Confirmation (in English) stating that the applicant is permitted to work remotely and outlining the scope of duties during stay in Thailand. Document must be signed by an authorized person and bear the official company seal.

One of my clients (a U.S. LLC) kindly agreed to sign the letter. I drafted it myself using online examples and guidance from ChatGPT.

It was signed and returned to me on October 22, 2025 (Tuesday), and I uploaded it the same day.

* 22 Oct 2025 (Tuesday, 22:12) – Uploaded all additional documents.

* 23 Oct 2025 (Wednesday, 12:40) – Status changed to “Pending approval.”

* 23 Oct 2025 (Wednesday, 16:40) – Visa approved!

If anyone has questions about any step — I’ll be happy to answer.

It’s absolutely possible to get the Digital Work (DTV) Visa as a freelancer on Upwork — just be clear, organized, and consistent with your documents.

Hi everyone,

I applied for the DTV yesterday under the soft power clause. LA embassy. I was very meticulous about my application, thanks to all the hints and tips in the group. But today I got an email request for further documents and everything they’re requesting are things I already submitted - visa photo, financial statement, and proof of location. I’m so confused. I can resubmit them again, of course. But is this normal?

When do I need the TM30 first time? For the 90 days report?

Generally, could I also use a TM29 (Self reported) if the lanlord refuses to do a TM30?

I plan to rent an airbnb for the first month in order to rent an appartment myself after that. But I realize that some Airbnb hosts are not willing to do the TM30. I know they are legally required to do it, but if they just don't... well...

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Today i make my first 90 day report at Jomtien immigration. Is there a separate line for 90 day reports or is it one line for everything? I have my paperwork, but anything that will get me through quicker or that I just need to know would be greatly appreciated