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Can I choose 6 months for my DTV application from Bali and do I need to book long-term accommodation?

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Aug 4, 2025
21 hours ago
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Hello, today I’m applying for DTV. I’m in Bali now and will apply online via the Thai Embassy in Jakarta.

For intended stay in Thailand, is it okay if I choose 6 months?

Also, do I really need to book long term accomodation? Is a 1 week hotel booking enough? I’ll move to another place later anyway.

Do I also need a return ticket?

Thanks in advance!
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The user is applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while in Bali and wants to know if a 6-month stay is acceptable. Community responses confirm that selecting 180 days is fine, and a return ticket is not required. Additionally, booking a 1-week hotel stay is sufficient, and there's no need for long-term accommodation.
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Anonymous ******************
Put 180 days. No return ticket required. And you don't need long term accommodation just show a few nights at a hotel.
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Andi ***********
Note 180 days or less. A week of accommodation is ok. Return ticket not needed for the DTV
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@Andi **********
 correct ✅
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Anonymous *************
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@Andi **********
 What if I choose 1 month but stay longer? Does it effect anything or okay? Thank you!
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant No effect, stay and leave as you like.
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@Andi **********
 okay perfect, also which contact number should I give for the account create form on evisa website? I’m in Bali now but I have both Thai, Indonesian and Turkish numbers. I see they usually contact via mail but i don’t know what should I do about number lol. Thank you
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Maybe better to give Indonesian number as you applying there.
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@Andi **********
 Also I got my 6 month Turkish bank statement, should the English translation be in a table format like the original? Any example about this? Appreciated!
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant My self translated bank statements were a bit different to the original. You can find bank statement templates online and fill in accordingly.
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@Andi **********
 okay I found some examples. The DTV application form says 3 months of bank statements are required.

If I’m applying today (August 4), should the statement cover May 4 – August 4?

Or should it be from May 1 to July 31 instead? Thanks.
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant both are ok
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@Andi **********
 I have a standard contract with my company(US company). I work remotely, but the contract doesn’t mention ‘remote’ or say anything about working remotely from Thailand. Is that a problem?
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Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Yes, a contract or letter should state permission to work remotely in Thailand
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Brandon ************
Anonymous participant no problem
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