Hello everyone!
I just got my DTV approved at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane. I applied on Monday and just received it today (Wednesday).
It was very, very easy and I highly recommend applying for it there!
All you need is the following:
- Visa Application Form (with 2 x pictures)
- Passport copy of biodata page
- Document showing your current location (driver's license)
- Visa fee of 10,000 THB
- 6-month official bank statement showing a minimum of 500,000 THB
Proof of Purpose of Visit:
- For remote workers: Certificate of Employment, Employment Contract, personal tax return, and payslips (if applicable)
- Professional portfolio showing your business, including your resume/company profile and screenshots/photos of your business
Cover Letter including:
- Cover page and table of contents
- Self-introduction: name, age, passport number
- Statement of purpose
- Details about your company and the nature of the business
- Explanation of your workflow: how your freelance career operates and how you work remotely
- Assurance that you will not take away jobs from locals or take on local clients
But most importantly you need to have an appointment before going there which can be done online (I had booked mine a month in advance).
You can already go early in the morning and drop you application, regardless of your queue number.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Best of luck to all of you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their successful experience obtaining a Digital Work Visa (DTV) at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, expressing encouragement to others. They outline the requirements, which include a visa application form, passport copy, proof of location, a 10,000 THB visa fee, a 6-month bank statement with at least 500,000 THB, and proof of employment for remote workers among other details. Other users contribute by sharing insights on bank statement requirements and appointment booking, with a consensus that Vientiane is strict regarding the financial proof.
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