What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa at the Thai embassy in Myanmar?

Oct 8, 2024
3 months ago
Ko ******
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I got DTV today at the Thai embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. The first time it was rejected because there was no labor office stamp. After a month, I was able to apply again as a director 😁😁😁

I applied as the main applicant for myself and as a spouse for my wife.

Both don't even have to go. I went to submit the form alone. I answered the interview alone at 2 pm and paid USD800. The visa can be obtained within three working days.

The documents posted

For the main applicant myself

- cover letter

- Company Certificate

- Company Extract Form

- Meeting Minutes (In the minutes of the meeting, wrote that all directors know and support that I will be working in Thailand, the business is an e-commerce model, so most of the directors are working remotely, and that the office will issue a recommendation letter for DTV visa application, and signed the names of all directors)

- Recommendation Letter (paraphrase the information from the meeting minutes and signed by a director)

- COMPANY business profile (I added it to impress. I took a screen shot of the company website and Facebook page and added it.

- I showed the 500,000 baht with a 6-month statement from Bangkok Bank. The 500,000 baht was added to the account a week before.

- Certificate of residency

The documents submitted for the Spouse

- Marriage contract and notary

- Sponsorship Letter (I wrote that when did we get married, how important is it to live with me, and how do I take responsibility for her livelihood and health)

- I added 500,000 baht to the woman's Kasikorn Bank Account. (This makes it more impressive. A sponsorship letter is enough.)

- Certificate of residency and notary

- My passport copy

The interview is casual. Tell me your favorite places in Bangkok, that's all.

that's all. It's not difficult. It's easy. Apply yourself.
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The user successfully obtained a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) at the Thai embassy in Yangon after an initial rejection. They applied as the main applicant and for their spouse without needing both to attend the embassy in person. The total fee paid was USD 800 for both applications. Required documents included a cover letter, company certificate, bank statement showing a balance of 500,000 baht, and marriage-related documents for the spouse. The interview was informal, and the visa processing time was three working days.
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Yadana ******
For Bangkok Bank statement, will the statement acquired from mobile banking work?
Ko ******
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@Yadana *****
sure , it does work
Yadana ******
@Ko *****
Thanks!
Ri***
Trying to do the same application. Would really appreciate it if you could answer a few questions in CB!
Ko ******
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Ricky sure
Paulie *******
Hsu ************
When you have been rejected for the first time, did you cost 400usd?
Ko ******
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@Hsu ***********
no , i don’t loose USD400. They collect $ only after application is successful. Btw Myanmar consulate is still in walk in application
Hsu ************
@Ko *****
Hote Ako, thank you for the information
Ko ******
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@Hsu ***********
you are welcome
Rob *********
@Hsu ***********
Not me, I was rejected in Penang in person, before the online services started working
Hsu ************
@Rob ********
Thanks a lot.
Rob *********
@Hsu ***********
I think now is everywhere (or almost) online, and you lose the fee if they reject your application.
Hsu ************
@Rob ********
thank you
Lucian *********
Congrats! Did they specifically asked you for your residency certificate?
Ko ******
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@Lucian ********
I currently stay in Myanmar and I just need to provide residency cert (Myanmar location) .
Lucian *********
@Ko *****
thanks so it means you need to be a resident of Myanmar to apply and receive the DTV correct?
Ko ******
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@Lucian ********
you can be any country’s resident. It is just to show where you are located
Dana *****
When it get rejected did the money refunded ?
Ko ******
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@Dana ****
in Myanmar Embassy, they collect $400 only after your application is successful. No need to pay if it get rejected.
Dana *****
@Ko *****
oh ok
Kevin *******
Did you have to notarize your bank statement?
Ko ******
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@Kevin ******
no need in Myanmar Embassy if it is in English
Dana *****
Any one know where I can find the DTV form online I am going to apply from Dubai, I cant find it on the website
I**
Congratulations, brother! I’ve sent u msgr for some help.
Ko ******
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@I**
sure sis. Sorry for late reply
Hsu ************
May I know after six months, do you still need to show money to extend visa?
Ko ******
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@Hsu ***********
I think no need to show. Because once you enter Thailand, you will get 6 months valid visa stamp. Before 6 months expires, you exit and enter Thailand again, then you will get another visa stamp valid for 6 months again.
Rob *********
@Ko *****
Hi, it is not working like that, you don't need to leave Thailand for the extension. You need to leave Thailand after 1 year, this is the maximum time you can stay without leaving the country.
Ko ******
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@Rob ********
I know DTV extension for another 6 months. But why you spend 10,000 THB for that? It is better to go Cambodia or Laos by car.

Also your extension gets only one time, you will have to leave whatsoever after that.

That’s why I choose for option to leave the country every 6 months . This one will also automatically solve the problem for the question here.
Rob *********
@Ko *****
Maybe it is a good thing for you, but finally, flights, buses, hotels, time etc... you will spend that money or more for sure (I am here for 8 years already, and believe I did many visa runs 🙂 ).
Hsu ************
@Ko *****
Hote brother.Thank you
Rob *********
@Hsu ***********
more info

"To extend the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand for another 6 months, you need to apply at the Immigration Office within Thailand. The extension process typically involves submitting the required documents, paying the applicable fee (which is 10,000 THB for a six-month extension), and ensuring that you meet all the visa conditions."
Rob *********
@Hsu ***********
Good question!
Maungmaung *****
Congratulations Bro

please cb.
Ko ******
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Akar ******
Glad to hear that, bro. I am a newbie wanting to apply for it too. Can I ask tips from you in messenger?
Ko ******
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@Akar *****
Sure bro
Karsten **********
Interesting idea. I imagine Yangon is a lot easier since it requires flights to get there.
Ko ******
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@Karsten *********
yes yangon still accepting walk-in applications. Though you will need to book the appointment from embassy’s website. They only take USD400 only after your application is successful. That’s nice
Waqar ******
So you had 500k bath as closing balance or you showed 6 months statement with credit history of 500k bath?
Ko ******
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@Waqar *****
no need to have 500k bhat through all 6 months . I just had 500k bhat just a week before application of visa. Myanmar embassy is good to accept with final balance.

I heard some other countries embassy need to maintain 500k for a certain period of time. You just check with the embassy you will go or check with the one who get successful from the same embassy you will apply
Luis ******
So you needed to provide extensive business Details and also obtain a stamp from Thai labor, I'm assuming your or the business is in Bangkok? I haven't heard of it being this difficult, as I am planning on using my LLC in America and creating an employment contract for myself. Please explain how your situation was different I really hope to get approved, thanks.
Ko ******
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@Luis *****
hi , no need to obtain from Thai labor. I mean labor stamp on employment contract for Myanmar company. In Myanmar, the employment contract normally need stamp from labor office . That’s why.

Also the DTV visa itself is just for workation , staying in Thailand while working for your company in mother country or other country. No need to show business or business activity in Thailand. DTV is just visit visa , intended for workation
Paul *******
@Ko *****
The labor stamp from the Burmese authorities sounds a little complex but obviously doesn't apply if you apply with documents from a company that doesn't do business in Myanmar.
Ko ******
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@Paul ******
yes you are right !
Klee **************
I paid $500 USD here in Canada, each for my wife and I, $1,000 USD total for both of us, the Thai consulate in Vancouver was easy to deal with, once I submitted the proper documents I got my visa the next day, I immediately applied for my wife and again got her visa the next day, all online, no in person to the consulate 
Ko ******
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@Klee *************
glad to hear you got successful 👏👏👏
Klee **************
@Ko *****
yes it took a little while because I applied under the wrong category, the consulate in Vancouver was wonderful, they even called me up and helped me and changed my category to soft power, applying online this way, easier than going to a consulate or embassy
Mohamed *******
@Klee *************
did your wife have to show proof of funds also?
Klee **************
@Mohamed ******
yes I had to show the same bank statement that I used to get my DTV visa, she didn’t actually do anything, I did it all for her (us)
Ko *****************
Congratulations 🎊
Ko ******
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Anton ********
Good job, I going on thursday. Just as a employee in europe, so hopefully they will not ask for stamp, since I dont want to fly there 😃

(PS if you are still in Yangon today, wanna get beer?)
Muhammad ********
@Anton *******
hi could you please share details about your visa application am going to apply it on 16th and my employment is also outside Myanmar. I’m wondering if you can share the document list and your experience in embassy
Paul *******
@Anton *******
As Ko mentioned, this requirement is only for Burmese registered companies.
Ko ******
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@Anton *******
btw you will need to book appointment in their website to apply walk-in .
Anton ********
@Ko *****
I have for thursday. It was difficult, but I got it after few days of refreshing 🙂
Ko ******
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@Anton *******
they ask labor stamp on employment contract for myanmar company only. I think they will not ask for international company.

Sorry I am on trip now bro .
Elliott *********
You had to pay 800 usd???
Ko ******
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@Elliott ********
two persons for USD 800. For me and my wife . 400 for each.
Rob *********
@Ko *****
10.000 != 400$ , my good! 10.000 = 298.67$ , I don’t understand what they are doing. It seems like embassies can charge whatever they want, regardless of the rules??
Tod *********
@Rob ********
i think you're confused, USA charges 400USD, Cambodia charges 400USD, Burma charges 400USD, Hanoi/HCMC charge 340USD

ONLY Vientiane and Savannakhet charge 10K baht
Rob *********
@Tod ********
Yeah like I said, not every embassy charges the same amount.
Paul *********
@Rob ********
yup New Zealand is charging 2 k =
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baht
Rob *********
@Paul ********
Is it 100% online or you need to visit the embassy for a stamp 🤔?
Paul *********
@Rob ********
yup looks like online as they ask to upload docs. Its 2k non refundable and only NZ Cook Islands, Samoa and Niu applicants allowed lol
Rob *********
@Paul ********
But after approval, do you need to visit the embassy in person for a stamp? 🤔
Paul *********
@Rob ********
its Evisa so id say they will mail it out to you by courier. Thats generally how its done here
Stephan ***********
@Rob ********
They literally make the rules...that's totally normal. 10k is the official price from the ministry, the Embassy adds fees for their work and use their own exchange rate. Average wordwide is about 14,000 Baht, but look at NZ... they charge 2,000 $, that's about 41,000 Baht... ;-)
Ko ******
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@Stephan **********
my God, 2,000 $ is too much
Stephan ***********
@Ko *****
It's not just for the DTV they changed all fees this year dramatically.

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Ko ******
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@Rob ********
i think so. Different embassy has different requirements. For fee as well, they write on their own website
Elías ********
Congratulations 🎊
Ko ******
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@Elías *******
thank you