DTV Workcation Visa Approved – Chennai Consulate (Indian Citizen)
Just got my Digital Workcation Visa (DTV) approved through the Royal Thai Consulate in Chennai as a freelancer. Sharing my experience here since posts in this group helped me a lot, thanks to everyone!
Application Approach:
I went all-out with my submission to avoid any back-and-forth. Here's what I included:
Documents Submitted:
- Table of Contents: Listed all documents in order for clarity.
- Cover Letter: Brief intro about me and my intention to work remotely from Thailand.
- Professional Portfolio: Showcased my freelance work (art, design, promo material) + screenshots from Fiverr and Etsy shop.
- Business Docs: Company registration and GST certificate.
- NOC Letter: From my company (signed by me and my partner) stating:
1) All work is remote.
2) I’m approved to work from Thailand or any other country of my choosing.
3) I won’t work with Thai clients or take physical employment in Thailand.
- Latest Tax Returns
Financial Proof:
- Explanation Note: Clarified that I use 2 bank accounts. Highlighted:
Payments from clients (in yellow)
Closing balances (in green)
Total converted from INR to THB
- Bank Statements: From Jan 1st (they only asked for 3 months, but I included more to show bigger transactions from Feb/March).
Proof of Current Location:
Some of my official documents had name order mismatches(surname appearing before first name) vs. passport, so I avoided using those.
Used an app to take timestamped, GPS-tagged photos of:
Every page in my passport.
My live location on Google Maps.
Included an explanation note about the app and methodology.
Additional Document Request:
Got request for “Proof of Accommodation” 1 hour after visa fee cleared (via demand draft on Sept 1).
Booked a free cancellation hotel for 1 month on Agoda.
Submitted:
1) Confirmed flight ticket (Chennai → Bangkok)
2) Hotel booking receipt
3) Explanation note: Hotel will be base while I search for a long-term rental in person.
Timeline:
August 28th: Application submitted and demand draft submitted in person to Thai Consulate.
Sept 1: Payment cleared → pending document check
Sept 1 (1 hr later): Request for extra doc
Sept 3: Visa approved!
Super smooth and fast experience overall. I probably over-prepared, but I didn’t wanna have to keep going back and forth with additional document requests. Thank you once again and let me know if you have any questions 🙂
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully obtained a Digital Workcation Visa through the Thai Consulate in Chennai, sharing their comprehensive application experience. They prepared thoroughly by submitting a well-organized application that included a table of contents, cover letter, professional portfolio, business documentation, and proof of financial stability. The user also clarified discrepancies in their official documents and was proactive in providing additional documentation requested by the consulate. Their application timeline was efficient, with visa approval received just days after submission.
