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What are the reasons my DTV visa application was canceled, and how can I improve my chances for reapplication?

Jun 28, 2025
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Hi there, I applied for DTV (Workcation) at Delhi Consulate on 28 May and got 'Application Cancelled. Disqualified'.

Here is the overview of the info and documents I submitted:

1. Have visited Thailand before: Yes (but this was from my old passport and I got renewed passport just few days before applying DTV)

2. Proof of current address: Arrival stamp in India from 15 days before applying the visa (but this was from old passport) yet nothing about old passport I mentioned in the application.

3. Proof Of Remote Work: Provided my NZ and India Company Extract initially. Was requested Employment contract 5 days after I applied, which I created and signed and stamped myself with all details regarding remote work, salary/dividend etc.

4. Proof of funds: Deposited 16k USD worth of BTC into Xapo Bank, converted to USD 1 day before applying the visa and sent the USD statement. Also there were multiple transaction of 2k-3k USD in and out every day from last 3 months. Also added Revolut NZD statement for 3 months which had not much balance but numerous transactions of 2k-3k USD and also many card transactions in Thailand.

5. Was also asked more documents for current address proof, for which I sent my Indian driver license and National ID (Adhaar).

3 days after submitting the additional documents, I got the email 'Application Cancelled. Disqualified'.

Now I am planning to apply again but don't want to make any mistakes. I am currently in Thailand 60 day visa free and planning to transfer my BTC again to Xapo bank again but this time keep for 3 months after converting to USD. But I am not sure that the bank statement may have caused the application cancellation last time. Could it be passport arrival stamp before the even the passport was issued? Could it be the self attested employment certificate?

What are your guesses and advice?

Would really appreciate any response! Thank you
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user applied for a DTV (Workcation) visa at the Delhi Consulate but faced a disqualification due to concerns regarding their documentation. Key issues raised include the use of an old passport for their previous Thailand visit, the self-attested employment certificate, multiple small transactions on their bank statement, and potentially irregularities linked to their crypto funds. Users in the comments suggested issues with the financial documentation, emphasizing the need for a personal bank account and a legitimate employment certificate. The user is now seeking advice on how to successfully reapply.
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Upadhyay *********
Maybe you should use a real bank this time. They are not used to such crypto currency online banking platforms.
Luit *****************
@Upadhyay ********
crypto just is not allowed as proof of funds
Anna *********
At a guess the banking may seem irregular Open a personal bank account deposit the required amount and use that as proof of funds
Scott **********
Well you can’t apply while in thailand for a start
Greg ********
It was the financials.
Andi ***********
Employment certificate should be from your employer with company stamp with your manager or similar signature.The daily usd transactions also look suspicious for a regular personal account, seems more of a business account. Put the 500K in a personal account and leave it. Apply again elsewhere.