✅ London DTV Visa Approved – 5 Days
👤 Background
* I'm employed by my own UK Limited company, with a salary of £12,000/year
* Resident in the UK with settled immigration status
* Also own a US LLC — launched an eCommerce brand in Nov 2024 selling via Amazon FBA and TikTok Shop (US)
📆 Timeline
* Applied online: 6 May @ 14:00
* Additional document requested: 8 May @ 11:30 (immigration status screenshot for non-UK nationals)
* Visa approved: 10 May @ 23:00 🎉
📎 What I Submitted (3 Combined PDFs):
1️⃣ Proof of Current Location & Travel Information.pdf
Included:
* ✅ American Express Statement – UK transactions
* ✅ UK Driving License – showing registered address
* ✅ Mobile Phone Bill – name + address
* ✅ Flight itinerary – UK → Thailand + return flight
* ✅ Hotel booking confirmation (I booked a Marriott hotel for 5 days using Amex points)
2️⃣ Financial Evidence.pdf
Included:
* ✅ 3x NatWest personal bank statements
- ending 5 May 2025: £13,200
- ending 4 April 2025: £12,700
- ending 5 March 2025: £11,000
* Also added a currency conversion screenshot from XE.com for clarity
3️⃣ Employment Certificate & Professional Portfolio.pdf
Included:
1. 📝 Employment Agreement (UK Ltd)
2. 📄 Employment Confirmation Letter (addressed to Thai Embassy in London)
3. 📘 Certificate of Incorporation (UK Ltd)
4. 🏛 Companies House screenshot
5. 📊 Shareholder Certificate
6. 📑 P60 (tax year ending April 2025)
7. 💼 Last 6 months of payslips (£1,000/month)
8. 🏢 Article of Organization (US LLC)
9. 📈 Amazon & TikTok Sales Record since Dec 2024
10. 🔗 Product page screenshots + links (Amazon + TikTok)
💡 My Tips:
* Submit as much documentation as possible to make your case clear and reduce back-and-forth delays.
* Combine documents into clear, structured PDFs
* If you’re not a UK national, expect them to ask for a screenshot of your UK immigration status (I used [www.gov.uk](www.gov.uk) and took a JPG screenshot).
* Be proactive — respond quickly when they ask for additional info.
Hope it helps. Good Luck!
