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How long does it take to get a DTV visa approved in Thailand?

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Jul 16, 2025

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Got my DTV approved today. It went as follows: 

-Applied 9th of july to Thai embassy (Sweden) as a remote worker (workcation category)

-I filled in all the information they asked, but I also added my latest payslip + a written explanation that my work is 100 % remote, and what I do at my job. 

-My application changed status to "Pending approval" on the 15th of july

-Approved on the 16th of July 2025. In total the process took 7 days, including the weekend.

Feels absolutely amazing!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user successfully applied for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) through the Thai embassy in Sweden, initially submitting their application on July 9th and receiving approval within 7 days. They emphasized the importance of including a payslip and a personal explanation of their remote work role in their application. Comments provided additional tips about keeping proof of the DTV visa handy for travel and entry into Thailand.

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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.

9 months ago

Alice ********

9 months ago

Lucas ********

Thanks for sharing, did you write the explanation yourself?

How long did you had the 500k tbh?

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Lucas *******

I had the money sitting there for 1 month only. I wrote the explanation by myself in a Word document. I put the latest payslip + explanation letter in the same PDF as my employment contract. And I uploaded it where they asked to insert the contract.

9 months ago

Lucas ********

Anonymous participantthanks for the reply, does your contact state that you can work from anywhere?

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Lucas *******

yes it does. Under location It says remotely from Sweden or any other country

9 months ago

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How long does it typically take to get approval for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?