Answered9 months ago

What are the experiences and timelines for getting a digital nomad visa for Thailand from London?

Thailand Digital Nomad Visa Visa Application Process Visa Approval Timeline London Visa Applications Thailand Immigration Expat Experiences

John *********

asked Jan 16, 2026

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I was giving up the ghost, applied 20th December, London, pretty extensive financials (worcation), asked for more stuff on the 7th Jan, advised up to 15 days or more (which means nothing) the dilemma was do I not fly on 21st and cancel flight plans, or fly have to start again re visa, worry about getting entry or not....

I thought my next stage from document check 1 was going to be pending approval, well this afternoon the weight has indeed lifted, straight to approval email and attachment...

Want to thank majority of this group who are helpful and informative, gratitude and love

Answer summary

A user shared their experience of applying for a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa from London, highlighting the emotional ups and downs of waiting for approval. After initially feeling anxious about their application submitted on December 20th and being asked for additional documents on January 7th, they received an approval email, lifting a significant weight off their shoulders. Comments from other users revealed their own experiences and inquiries about the process, including timelines for approval, the necessity of including flight details in the application, and advice about proving the visa at check-in and immigration.

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Ffion ******

I need to apply asap.

Do you need outbound flights to apply? Can just a random flight number be okay? Trying to prepare myself timeline wise.

Is 3 weeks enough time from applying to flying ?

9 months ago

John *********

@Ffion *****

i can't say if a flight is needed, I did have one and did show it, mines taken 4 weeks with holidays included, your innfor a scary stressful ride in my opinion for a 3 week approval, get it right first time would be my advise

9 months ago

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.

9 months ago

John *********

@James *******

thanks James, I have done so already as the you and the group have advised

9 months ago

James ********

@John ********

Enjoy your 5 years of the DTV visa 👌

9 months ago

James ********

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James ********

9 months ago

Andi ***********

Congrats! Thankfully it worked out..Enjoy being a DTVER

9 months ago

Elliot ********

Congratulations! Hoping for the same. Applied with London on 31st December, extra docs required tues 13th Jan, now a waiting game.

9 months ago

John *********

@Elliot *******

good luck, sounds.like your about a week behind me, took about 9 days from further docs

9 months ago

PrettyH********

Congrats John! This gives me hope mate - thank you for posting. I see a lot of Laos and Hanoi posts, but not to many London ones. I applied on 24th. Dec. Request for further docs on 8th. Supplied on 8th. Still nothing on 16th.

9 months ago

John *********

PrettyHeron8437 I would suggest your close, good luck

9 months ago

Tapan ********

Phew! Congratulations!

9 months ago