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How can I prove my presence in the UK for my DTV application?

Aug 9, 2025
2 days ago
Russel ********
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Hi. I will be applying for DTV next week, how do I prove that I am in the UK ? I returned from Thailand in April and passport control did not stamp my passport. I think I have everything else covered 🙏 thank you in advance for your support. And anything else that can trip me up ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual seeking advice is preparing to apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and needs guidance on how to prove their presence in the UK, as their passport was not stamped upon return from Thailand. Community members suggest various forms of evidence, including bank statements, utility bills, flight tickets, and even a driving license. Some humorously recommend using a newspaper with the date in front of Buckingham Palace. Clarifications on whether proof of being physically in the UK or being a resident is needed are raised, highlighting potential challenges in demonstrating residency without standard documents.
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Nick *******
I provided no evidence I was physically in UK when I applied (I was) but proof of residence with a utilities bill and bank statement with my name on it
Anonymous ******************
Driving license was enough for me and bank statement, they also expect flight booked from uk to thailand but you can book one and cancel it, no need to actually be in the uk
John *********
You will find your exit stamp from Thailand in your passport, look again 🤦🏻‍♀️
Christopher ***********
@John ********
eGates on exits nowadays.
John *********
@Christopher **********
you mean the romance of a stern stare from an IO is over 😅 i need to preserve space on the few pages I have left
Christopher ***********
@John ********
Strange you should mention that. When I exited at Suvarnabhumi in 2023 a lovely IO noticed it was my birthday and she wished me a happy one! eGate exit now though.
Greg ********
Do you have to prove 1) just that you are in the UK or 2) That you are resident in the UK. There is another post where a UK citizen is having difficulty proving the latter as no utility bills etc
Glenn **********
Stand in front of Buckingham palace with a newspaper showing the date. 👍😆
Luit *****************
@Glenn *********
It certainly will work 😆
DTV_Be*******
Bills?
Charlene **********
I included my address from a bank statement and also the flight ticket from thailand to London as part of one pdf I uploaded for that part and it was enough