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

Jul 9, 2025
5 days ago
AJ ***********
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DTV approved. Applied June 30, approved July 8. US citizen and applied online via LA consulate while in Colorado. Applied for workcation as self-employed. Another friend said it took him also 8 days. Thought I messed up by putting 5 years on how long my stay would be, didn't seem to matter.

Was asked for additional documents July 7: business registration, letter of employment, portfolio, and tax return. Sent docs and was approved within minutes.

Happy to assist anyone self employed wanting the workcation DTV.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A US citizen shares their experience applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), reporting that their application was submitted online to the LA consulate on June 30 and approved by July 8, totaling 8 days for processing. They initially expressed concern over the stated duration of their stay, citing five years, but this did not affect the approval. On July 7, they were asked to provide additional documents including business registration and tax return, which led to rapid approval once submitted. A commenter advises printing the approval email to present to airline and immigration officials upon arrival in Thailand.
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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.
AJ ***********
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@James *******
thank you for the helpful information. I will have a printed version with me. Maybe even laminated, as I saw someone post earlier.