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

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Aug 9, 2025

9 months 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 user is seeking advice on how to prove their residency in the UK for a DTV application, especially since their passport was not stamped upon return from Thailand. Comments suggest various evidence forms, including utilities bills, bank statements, flight tickets, and even using a driving license. Some users mentioned the importance of showing a bank statement with a UK address, while others humorously suggested unconventional methods like holding a newspaper in front of Buckingham Palace.

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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

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

John *********

You will find your exit stamp from Thailand in your passport, look again 🤦🏻‍♀️

9 months ago

Christopher ***********

@John ********

eGates on exits nowadays.

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

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Christopher ***********

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

9 months ago

Glenn **********

Stand in front of Buckingham palace with a newspaper showing the date. 👍😆

9 months ago

Luit *****************

@Glenn *********

It certainly will work 😆

9 months ago

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Luit *****************

DTV_Be*******

Bills?

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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Charlene **********

What documents can I provide to prove residency in the UK while applying for a DTV workcation visa from Thailand?

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