Hi everyone, I need URGENT help with my DTV visa application as an Independent Freelancer.

I just got an email asking for more documents, even though I already submitted most during the original application. Can you please guide me on these points:

1. Business License / GST – I don’t have a registered business, I work as a freelancer with monthly contracts. Should I submit my client’s LLC? Or what else can I provide?

2. Flights & Hotel – I only gave flight number + Agoda “pay later” bookings (which now expired today). Do they want an actual ticket + fresh booking?

3. Employment Contract/Certificate – I don’t have a formal certificate, only client contracts (already submitted). Should I add letterhead + client's sign as advised, or is there another way?

4. All Passport Pages – This I can submit.

From what I hear, Mumbai consulate looks for strong proof of regular income + ability to sustain yourself in Thailand.

Would really appreciate guidance from those who have gone through this 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Do we need to print the TDAC receipt?

VIENNA, Austria 🇦🇹 . 10 DAYS WAITING. NO UPDATE. What to so?

Hi everyone,

thanks so much for this group and everyone sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Applied for DTV Visa (Freelancer, Workation) in Vienna – Status Still Pending Approval

• I’m Austrian national and applied for the DTV freelancer visa at the Thai Embassy in Vienna (while being here ofc)

• Submitted my application online Friday night two weeks ago.

• I have read posts from others in this group who applied in Vienna and were asked for extra documents, so I proactively included all required docs plus financials, company info, business description, and revenue details.

• Current status: still “pending approval.” No updates or communication since submission.

• I’ve read the Vienna embassy isn’t very responsive, so I haven’t called or emailed yet and thought I’d just wait a little longer.

• Now it’s been 2 weeks (10+ business days).

👉 My question: should I write an email, try calling, or wait another week?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

Is there anyone who has experienced about interview by applying DTV with Soft Power (Cooking Class) in HCMC?

Now, I am applying with Cooking class and they offer an appointment for interview.

If you have same experience, could you please share some information about it?

Thanks in advance

Has anyone applied for a new driver's license on a DTV? The required forms are clear to me.

I want my scooter license, and will have to do tests as I don't have that from my home country. I question whether I will have trouble because I don't speak, read or write thai. Will I be able to do these tests? I do not want to hire an agent if I don't have to.

Hi everyone, I’m a US citizen married to a Thai national and planning to apply for a Non-Immigrant O visa (based on marriage) outside Thailand. I prefer a multi-entry visa for flexibility, as I may need to leave briefly for business, but I’m open to a single-entry visa if multi-entry is too difficult to obtain. I’d like to use US bank statements and pay stubs for financial proof, as I don’t want to transfer funds to a Thai bank account at least for the intial 90 day. I’m opem to transfer at the 1 year extension. Can anyone recommend the best consulates/embassies (e.g., Penang, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, etc.) that accept US financial documents for single- or multi-entry Non-O visas? Has anyone had success with these documents, and what was required? Any recent experiences or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I am also curious if anyone has had success applying for multiple Non-Immigrant O visas instead of doing the 1 year extension. Thank you!

***For further context. I was married here in Thailand and I am here at the moment on a tourist visa. We’ve applied for a CR-1 and now it is just a waiting game and buying time until we get approval.

Hi - my work permit (WP) ends on the 16th Oct and my Non B on the 24th Feb. I am looking to appoint a manager to take over my resort and pass the WP to him. I am returning to the UK but don’t have accommodation until 12th Nov. So if I bounce out to KL and get my Non B cancelled while in KL and just return to Thailand on a VOA for a couple of weeks. Will I have any issues?

DTV Update from CNX today 9/5 noon.

There were 2 international flights that arrived together.

The lines were pretty short and I waited 5 minutes.

The IO looked at my DTV and stamped me in for 180 days. He asked no questions.

Customs was closed and the bags came out quickly.

Easy peasy!

URGENT! Looking for advise.

After two rejections, I am trying again from Laos. I have my own company and I have a personal holding. I am employed by my personal holding.

Would you recommend applying as a remote worker ('you work remotely for an overseas company'), or applying as self-employed ('you own and operate your own registered business')?

I technically do both.

To fulfill the requirements for the DTV, you will need evidence including:

Company registration documents

Proof of business income (bank statements, tax returns)

Business presentation deck or website

Your current CV or resume

Business license or permits

Regarding the bank statements and tax returns, is there any minimal requirement? Do you have to at least earn a specific amount? And regarding tax returns, you just need to show the files of the last quarter?

Update from CNX today 9/5 noon.

There were 2 international flights that arrived together.

The lines were pretty short and I waited 5 minutes.

The IO looked at my DTV and stamped me in for 180 days. He asked no questions.

Customs was closed and the bags came out quickly.

Easy peasy!