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Should I mention my online degree in my DTV application cover letter?

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Oct 29, 2025

2 days ago

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

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Hello everyone, this is my first time posting on this forum (in fact on any forum ever), so please be kind haha!

I have done some research online but cannot find a definitive answer, so this forum seems like the obvious place for help (it's been a great source of info so far)...

I plan to move to Bangkok March next year. I will apply for the DTV at least 1 month in advance (yes I know the 5 year clock will be ticking) to ensure it's not too close to my flight in case I'm rejected (worse case scenario) or they require further documentation. I will have the financial requirement in my bank at least 3 months in advance so bank statements shouldn't be a problem, I have a British passport and will be applying online at the London Thai Embassy. I have drafted a "cover letter" to include with my application as it seems it wouldn't hurt to add that. I will be applying under 'workation/digital nomad'. I will be working remotely for non-Thai companies/clients, and completing a part-time online degree with The OU at the same time, which will take me 5 years. I will then use that degree to get a B visa & work permit and work in a school as an ESL teacher. That is my plan 🤞

I am restarting my life at 37 after a very difficult few years and I'm scared & excited at the same time, so please be gentle ☺️

My question is:

Do you think it would enhance/help/boost my application if I mention my degree in my cover letter...or could it detriment my application?

I know I don't need an ED visa because I'm not attending a Thai School - The OU is a British institution and my degree is delivered entirely online and can be done anywhere in the world. But would it go in my favour/support me to mention it? Would it show a sensible serious intentional long-term plan rather than just coasting with no real direction, with the intention of working full-time at the end of my DTV for a Thai School? I don't want to mention it if it would hinder me, but I wonder if it would add value to my application? They may not care haha... that's why I'm seeking advice on here! 😊

Open to any & all constructive advice and would really appreciate your help 🙏

Thank you very much 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user seeks advice on whether mentioning their online degree in a cover letter for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application would be beneficial or detrimental. Community responses indicate that including the degree may complicate the application unnecessarily, as it is not relevant to the DTV. The consensus suggests keeping the application simple and focused only on required documents.

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Don’t overthink it. Provide the information asked for and leave it at that.

a day ago

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

Don’t mention your study or next intended visa, keep it simple 🙏🏼

🔍 search the group for “London” and “workcation” to ensure you have the strongest application possible and all the documents needed. Many applications in London have been straight forward and accepted easily.

Definitely include a cover letter! To explain your work situation, why you like Thailand and want to live there, how you’ll support yourself. Ensure to add a sentence that you won’t work for Thai businesses and only online for overseas companies and you have permission to work online remotely

Good luck!