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How long did it take for a German online teacher to get their visa approved for Thailand?

Oct 22, 2025
6 months ago
Anne ******
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Finally approved

Nationality: German

Applied in Berlin (workation) as an online German teacher

Application submitted: 6th October

Requested docs: 16th October (new pic)

Submitted additional docs: 17th October

Pending approval: 17th October

Approved: 21st October

Docs:

1) Financial evidence:

- cover letter (conversion of ending balance in THB)

- 3 months of bank statements showing more than 500k THB for 1.5 months (Berlin requires just 1 month)

2) Professional portfolio:

- cover letter (explaining what I do, how I’m paid, motivation for application, confirmation that I’m aware that I’m not allowed to work for Thai people or companies, explanation of attached docs)

- assignment of a tax number by the tax office confirming my self-employment

- income tax assessment note 2024

- freelance contracts with the two schools I’m teaching for and the past 4 invoices and proof of payment

- screenshots of the online classroom, my organisation tool, a power point on a grammar topic and a grammar flashcard game

Changed my flight immediately to next Sunday 😍
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A German national successfully applied for a workation visa as an online teacher, with the application process taking from October 6 to October 21. The application required financial evidence and a professional portfolio.
MichaΕ‚ *******
Schould be denied Thai teachers are good..
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MD *****************
That's great !
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Anonymous ******************
Congratulations see you in Thailand. Aka (PARADISE)
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Marie ************
PowerPoint in a grammar topic with materials πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜Š

This language teacher would approve you on this alone πŸ˜…β™₯️
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