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What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV from the Royal Thai Embassy in London?
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Aug 4, 2024
2 years ago
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERGot my DTV from Royal Thai embassy in London. Very quick process! My learning points were a letter describing your freelance work with examples of work and 23/24 tax return .. I initially sent 22/23 as 23/24 isn’t due with uk govt until end January so had to quickly complete it!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post details the user's experience obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the Royal Thai Embassy in London, highlighting the rapid processing time and key requirements such as providing a detailed letter about freelance work and tax returns. The user's initial submission of the 2022/2023 tax return was rejected, necessitating a quick completion of the 2023/2024 return, which is typically due at the end of January. Comments from others provide additional insights about documentation needs, bank statements, and whether flight bookings are required for the application.
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Mark ***************
I found this
But no mention of tax return.... so I'm guessing that it's a London-based DTV application thing?
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But no mention of tax return.... so I'm guessing that it's a London-based DTV application thing?
@Paul ******
did you need to show "3 Document indicating current location" and if so what did you use please?Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark **************
just one location document, I used a uk government letter. Tax return was an option I used as I have no employment contract or similarMark ***************
@Paul ******
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Sam *********
im planning to use a bank statement with uk address on. i wont be sending a tax return, just proof of payments from usa based company to my uk based paypal
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Sabine *********
Congratulations I got the DTV too. Happy
Emma-Louise *********
Did you have your flight to Thailand booked? We want apply buy don’t have it booked yet, as the outcome of the visa will obviously be our deciding factor if we go their or elsewhere,
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Emma-Louise ********
my flight was booked but it's not needed. Everything was done online, no appointment requiredAndi ***********
@Emma-Louise ********
You do not need physical proof of a flight booked via London embassy. Can input a tentative flight. Some embassies require evidence of a booked flightsEmma-Louise *********
@Andi **********
did you apply online? Or just book an appointment in person?Andi ***********
@Emma-Louise ********
London is online only. In person is possible in certain countries like Laos. Malaysia. Indonesia. VietnamEmma-Louise *********
@Andi **********
thanks for the info, Does the visa start on entry?
How do you get the physical stamp in your passport?
Andi ***********
@Emma-Louise ********
It is valid from the day it is issued. If you apply online, you will be sent the visa via a PDF. You have to keep that and show immigration on arrival to gain the passport stamp.Emma-Louise *********
@Andi **********
brilliant thanks, I'm putting a tentative date on my form but if I end up entering later than that date, is it ok?Andi ***********
@Emma-Louise ********
Yeah that is fine.. if you doing it via LondonEmma-Louise *********
@Andi **********
thanks for respondingReply to
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Jamie ********
Did they not accept the
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tax return? Just curiousSam *********
@Jamie *******
did they ask for tax returns to start with or you just sent? i thought bank/paypal statements to show income was what they ask forJamie ********
@Sam ********
I haven’t tried yet. I’ll be applying in September when my Ed visa expires 🤞🏻Sam *********
on the online application it doesnt mention tax returns. assume it may help but also think possible without as many nomads are not tax residents/liable to submit return anywhere
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Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jamie *******
nope I tried that first and they rejected it. Not sure how that will work in that period where the hmrc portal isn't open, April to June ish... will have to be previous years return then?Reply to
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Erica ********
Congratulations!
Daniel ******
How many months bank statements did you have to show?
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Daniel *****
just one statement. I used a savings accountAndi ***********
@Daniel *****
London accepts 1 month statement with reqd balance.Reply to
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Andi ***********
Congrats..how many days for the approval?
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
took 3 days in total, most of that was me doing my tax return! Submitted it late day one, by next morning I had queries from them and after I submitted new docs it took about 5 or 6 hours to get visa. Very quickAndi ***********
Tks...They ask you to submit a tax return as a freelancer?
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
yeah, I’m self employed rather than company so it was my personal tax returnAndi ***********
@Paul ******
ah ok...im thinking of applying via London. I'm freelance but have contracts of employment.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
you can do the whole application and save progress as you go before submitting/paying so it’s possible to see what you need and what’s missing.Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Yeah..good point,,Reply to
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