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How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?

Mar 29, 2025
4 days ago
Lukas ********
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I got my DTV in 3,5 hours!

Yes you read that right. 3 hours and 23 minutes to honor my German friends here.

So I’m gonna share my story to contribute to this amazing group that helped me a lot in the past days 🙏🏼

I arrived in Manila yesterday night, checked in at my hotel and went straight to bed. Today I finished my documents and at 11:57am I submitted my documents online - already mentally and emotionally prepared for two long weeks of waiting.

So I went out for lunch, had coffee, contemplated what to do with my life in a concrete jungle… and when boredom kicked in I checked my emails. 15:20h … Mail from the embassy … You’re visa is approved.

Wtf.

Straight back time travel to the feeling when I caught Mewtu for the first time in Gameboy Pokémon Blue Edition.

So here‘s exactly what to do:

Preparation is everything (life lesson in here)

- If you’re a business owner, get your documents ready:

1)Certificate of active Status of your company

2) Document proving you’re the owner of the company

- Prepare your employment contract, indicating you employed yourself as a managing director for your company. You must add the following benefit: 100% remote work

- Write yourself a „letter of authorization“ that you authorize yourself 100% remote work. You will find templates and tutorials for this document on YouTube as I did

- Make a nice presentation (I did it with Canva) in which you explain in detail (!) what you do:

1) Add your website and your LinkedIn Profile

2) Explain your services/products and proof your successful business with data/pictures/numbers/metrics // if you are a freelancer show 3 of your projects/clients and explain exactly what you do for them

3) Add invoices, then add the bank statement where this money came into your business bank account and finally add another bank statement from your private account which shows you actually received this money

—> Remember: The better you prepare this presentation, the faster you will be. My presentation was around 18 pages long and took me 4 hours of focused work.

- Have your private bank statements of your last 3 months ready. The front page should indicate the current balance of at least 500.000,- Baht.

- Merge the following documents into 1 PDF (you can use a free tool like „ilovepdf“ for merging pdfs - just google it):

1) Proof of your location: Use the receipt of your hotel booking

2) Picture of your Philippines visa stamp in your passport

3) Passport sized picture (should be exactly measured based on the given size on the Thai website)

4) Booking confirmation of your flight to the Philippines

What else do you need to know?

- eTravel Visa for the Philippines: When you enter the country you are required to show the eTravel document. Be careful: there are services online that charge more than a 100€ while on the official website it is for free I assume. Why I know that some charge over 100€? Don’t ask… 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

- When entering the Philippines you must present a return flight ticket. So have that in mind.

- Don’t book your hotel for too long in advance - you might not need it.

Remember:

- Preparation is everything. The better you prepare, the faster the process will be.

- Make it easy for those who are reading the documents.

- Be kind and friendly in your words, they are still humans.

3 hours 23 minutes - I hereby require my official entry in the Guiness book.

See you in paradise 🏝️

PS: If someone of the honorable team of the royal Thai embassy is reading this post - thank you! You did an amazing job 🙏🏼
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their successful experience of obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in just 3 hours and 23 minutes while in Manila. They emphasize the importance of thorough preparation, detailing required documents such as proof of business ownership, personal income proof, and bank statements. They also suggest creating a comprehensive presentation to support the application. Other tips include understanding the eTravel entry requirements for the Philippines and being mindful of the documentation needed for entry into Thailand. The post provides a step-by-step guide and encourages others to prepare carefully to streamline their visa process.
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Asso ******
Lucky guy. I have been waiting in Malaysia for 2 weeks. Seems like the officials are in no hurry
Damodar ********
Congrats Brother!

Lets see who can beat the world record🤣🤣🤣

You might go down in history!!
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Lukas ********
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@James *******
thank you
Itamar *******
I had a great experience with the Thai embassy in Manila as wel. Had to send some additional documents but then they approved it really quickly.
Klaus *********
There is no called „eTravel Visa“ for the Philippines. You talking about the eTravel pass (formerly eArrival card). An digital platform to register passenger data for border control etc.. Easy to register by yourself and it’s free of charge.
Konstantin ******
LOL
Lukas ********
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Klaus *********
Yes like
@John ******
already mentioned it’s bit weird! All on a Saturday? 😳
Lukas ********
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@Klaus ********
i hope you find something to do in your life
Klaus *********
@Lukas *******
Diese Bemerkung hättest Du Dir können sparen! 🙄
Lukas ********
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@Klaus ********
jo was glaubst was ich mir bei euren Kommentaren hier denke
Klaus *********
@Lukas *******
Ist mir eigentlich egal 😀
Lukas ********
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@Klaus ********
what’s wrong 😂 I posted it on Friday but the post was approved by the group administrator yesterday
Klaus *********
@Lukas *******
Ok makes sense. But you could have mentioned that in your post to avoid confusion.
Rio ******
All this on Saturday? Cool story Bro.
Lukas ********
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@Rio *****
You guys really have nothing to do right
Emmanuel **********
Did you have your bank statements (and other legal documents) translated? If yes, by yourself or by a lawyer?
Konstantin ******
@Emmanuel *********
just use google translate don’t need a lawyer 😂
Lukas ********
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@Emmanuel *********
my online bank had the option to download it in english
Dianne ******
So you showed your personal income or your business?
Lukas ********
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Wayne *********
That's no record
Leeann **********
Thank you for the thorough explanation! Applying next week and will use yours as a reference