How can freelancers apply for the Workcation Visa in Thailand after the September 2026 changes?

I applied as a freelancer and submitted my application on 6 October which included:

1. Biodata page

2. Image taken within the last 6 months (this was a passport style photo that I used for my ACRO)

3. Proof of residence pack: cover letter, biodata page, driving license and utility bill.

4. Portfolio pack: cover letter, contents page, professional profile, business history and what I do, attached screenshots of my online shops, a few recent customer orders and locations (not customer addresses but their country to show they were outside Thailand), recent payouts, client invoices (with customer details redacted), HMRC tax calculation for and continuity letter explaining that while in Thailand I will continue this work, etc.

5. Financial evidence pack: cover letter, contents page, source of funds letter, last 3 months of bank statement’s downloaded from my online banking which I used to highlight my income, followed by last 3 months bank statements that I got stamped and printed out in branch.

6. ACRO certificate

I received an additional documents request later that same day at 5:30pm -

* Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document: Biodata page of Passport and opposite page (Observation's page) with your signature. ( please send document(s) in a better picture quality , cover whole page , in colour , recommend to scan or take the photo form original documents )

* Other request documents: Visa processing time may take up to 15 working days or longer after all request(s) submitted. Please remain and provide your E-Ticket(s), all flights route from UK/Ireland to Thailand), at least 4 weeks in advance, a refundable flight ticket recommended.

On 7 October at 12:30pm I sent the biodata page and a travel evidence pack which included my flights and accommodation.

On 8 October it changed to pending approval and then on 11 October at 3:15pm I received an email with approval, so overall took 4 working days from date of submission to approval.

For accommodation I booked 3 days in Bangkok after arrival, then 10 days in Hua Hin (so only 13 days of pre-booked accommodation), however I explained in my original submission and in my travel evidence pack that I’ll be looking for long term accommodation whilst I’m there.

I also added compliance with visa conditions to every cover page that stated I will not provide services to Thai clients, seek any form of employment inside Thailand, will remain in UK until a decision is made on my application and comply with all conditions of the DTV.

I probably went overboard but I wanted to ensure I covered everything. I hope this helps.

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