What are the reasons for visa rejection from the Thai embassy in London for solo company owners?

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DTV rejected after two weeks from London.
What do you think it should be a reason of rejection since Thai embassy doesn’t give any justification of their decision?

My profile:

- Solo company owner, contracting with 3rd party of my client as a consultant. Contract details highlight payment, working hours, remote working.

- submit three month statement of my income and bank account balance above requirement.

- Police clearance clear

- Home owner in the UK.

- British citizenship.

Thought and advise ?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion revolves around a visa rejection case from the Thai embassy in London, particularly a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application. The applicant, a solo company owner from the UK, describes submitting a thorough application that included bank statements and a police clearance, yet received no explanation for the rejection. Other commenters share similar experiences, suggesting possible reasons such as the need for specific permissions to work remotely in Thailand, the potential influence of quotas on applications, and the importance of including appropriate documentation like letters from clients or the employing company.

MotivatedS*********** · Answer

I was just rejected from London to - same as you solo company owner

They asked for business bank accounts letters from my clients

Etc

Attached cover letters to it all - I gave more than enough information

No reason given 😥

John ******* · Answer

Don't forget all applications are made to THAI consulates. Therefore, Thai DTV specialist visa agents such as Issa Compass and Thai Visa Centre are best placed to assist. Occasionally, a consulate has responded with a brief explanation of why an application was rejected. Nothing lost in asking. Don't be influenced by mischievous posts such as a couple on this thread; 'they're rejecting more workation applications' and, 'They are also rejecting soft power by the dozen at the moment from what I’ve seen, must have met there quota'.

Henrik ***** · Answer

It is clearly stated on their website that no reasons will be given if rejected.

Wannikea ********* · Answer

It didn't clearly state which scheme, remote worker, workcation, or freelancer. You also need to include that you are allowed to specifically work in Thailand remotely and that you will have no interaction with Thai businesses or Thai entities in the course of your work. Possibly a CV/Portfolio, business registration documents, proof of paying your taxes

CopperS******** · Answer

They are also rejecting soft power by the dozen at the moment from what I’ve seen, must have met there quota

BravePers********* · Answer

Just hire someone, get an agent.  We can't possibly help like the way you want.

John ********** · Answer

Just remote work isn't enough. You need permission from the company to specifically work remotely from Thailand and stating that you won't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand.

And yes I realise it's your company but you still need that letter on company letterhead with you the author and the addressee

DTV_Be******* · Answer

Personal bank account, not buisness account?

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Try again with soft power it seems they're rejecting more workation applications

What are the reasons for visa rejection from the Thai embassy in London for solo company owners?

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