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How can I successfully apply for a DTV visa from Ankara, Turkey, and what documents are needed?

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Maria *****
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Just an update - I obtained my DTV through Ankara (it took one week, was very easy and simple), and I entered through Bangkok last night. He just asked to see my passport, DTV (for me and my child), and our TDAC. He stamped them all, said welcome and smiled, and gave the full 6 months on our stamp. Super easy!
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A user shared their successful experience obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the Turkish embassy in Ankara, which took one week and was straightforward. Upon arrival in Bangkok, they were welcomed and granted the full 6-month stay. The community engaged by sharing tips for future DTV applicants, discussing documentation needed (like bank statements and proof of residence), and verifying application timelines. Others also asked about requirements such as showing evidence of UK residency and the appropriateness of using Thai bank statements.
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Russel ********
Russel ********
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.
Maria *****
Maria *****
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@Russel *******
I’m not sure… it would be best to ask that on your own post, for other UK citizens to answer.
Russel ********
Russel ********
@Maria ****************
sorry. Iv posted this in the wrong place
Jonathan ***********
Jonathan ***********
Hi Maria! Congrats on receiving your DTV 😁

As someone living in Georgia 🇬🇪

There isn’t a Thai embassy, so I have to apply from the Turkish one.

How many months of bank statements is required for the Thai embassy in Ankara? I have the cash, but I would like to know how long it’s got to be in the account for.
Maria *****
Maria *****
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@Jonathan **********
I was also living in Georgia when I applied! To show location proof I gave a photo of the passport stamp, my housing lease agreement, and a photo of my fiscal code document. For banking, I think that they ask for 3 months, but I provided 6. I also just gave them the first page of my monthly statement, where it showed the total amount, and not the itemized statements. I hope that helps, good luck!
Jonathan ***********
Jonathan ***********
@Maria ****************
amazing thank you!
Sabri ***************
Sabri ***************
Hi, before how many days of your arrival date(in your visa application) did you get your visa? I also applied from Ankara but still waiting. (28 July application, 5 August pending approval and still waiting)

1 week is very fast. Did you apply to visa before 1 week left to your arrival?
Maria *****
Maria *****
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Sabri Can Çetindağ no, one week each. I took a while to submit my daughter’s application (my application didn’t say anything about my daughter or having a dependent, so mine was processed well ahead of my arrival date - 3 weeks early in fact)
Sabri ***************
Sabri ***************
@Maria ****************
Thanks, wow it is very fast.
Maria *****
Maria *****
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Sabri Can Çetindağ I applied about a month before my arrival date. After I got mine, I applied for my daughter’s and hers arrived a week before the arrival date.
Sabri ***************
Sabri ***************
@Maria ****************
Thanks for the answer, then each took around 1.5 weeks for you average.
MoniRent ***********************************
MoniRent ***********************************
Congrats!
Yiba *******
Yiba *******
Can u give details on how u got ot and where pls? We are planning to do that in Ankara too but know nothing about where to go, how many days should we spend on, how much money should we spend there etc? :/
Maria *****
Maria *****
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@Yiba ******
I applied online from Georgia, I don’t think they allow you to go in person (not sure though). They send you a digital visa by email when it’s done - no sticker in the passport. It took me 5 business days to get my visa, and it took 6 business days for my daughter to get her dependent visa.
Yiba *******
Yiba *******
@Maria ****************
thank you. Wish you the best in Thailand 🙏
Maria *****
Maria *****
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Yiba Capul I’m not sure what you mean by a lot of those questions. I was living and working remotely from Georgia, so my application went through Ankara. I showed them my Georgia stamp, housing rental contract and Georgian fiscal number (for taxes). I submitted for application: 1. Letter explaining why I wanted the visa, and that I would follow Thai law, respect the culture, not have any Thai clients/income etc. 2. Screenshots of my work laid out in a mini portfolio and links to online work 3. My LLC business registration documents (I only registered it a month before applying) 4. 6 months of personal bank statements (I only showed the balance statements, no transactions).
Yiba *******
Yiba *******
@Maria ****************
thank u very much. How many days it took you to fet the visa from day 1, applying at the embassy? Did u go there by yourself and get the visa sticker physically on your passport or applied online and get the visa approval online?
James ********
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.
Dylan ********
Dylan ********
Any tips? Also can I use my Thai bank statement or does it have to be my bank from my home country? Thanks
Maria *****
Maria *****
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@Dylan *******
I had heard from others not to, unless on a ED visa
Maria *****
Maria *****
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@Dylan *******
What I submitted for application: 1. Letter explaining why I wanted the visa, and that I would follow Thai law, respect the culture, not have any Thai clients/income etc. 2. Screenshots of my work laid out in a mini portfolio and links to online work 3. My LLC business registration documents (I only registered it a month before applying) 4. 6 months of personal bank statements (I only showed the balance statements, no transactions)

I would definitely not use Thai bank accounts, as you can’t have an account as a DTVer and it doesn’t reflect well in your application.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Maria ****************
I used a six month statement from my Thai bank account and was approved in 4 days. I don't think it reflects badly at all.

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