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What are the steps and timeframes for getting a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for a cooking course in Thailand?

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Christopher **********

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DTV approved.

London Embassy.

Background - UK citizen, unemployed, no demonstrable income over the past 3 months, however, detailed cash savings of 3 million baht (however only 1 million proven with statements).

9 month cooking course in Bangkok.

Written for the benefit of other applicants.

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A UK citizen recently received approval for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the London Embassy, despite being unemployed and only having documented savings of 1 million baht out of a total of 3 million baht. They applied for a 9-month cooking course in Bangkok. The timeline included a quick initial application process with requests for additional information that were efficiently handled, culminating in approval shortly after submitting the information. Community members expressed interest in the application timeline and changes in visa rules, particularly after a recent law update.

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Hey was this after the changed law with the acro how did you get it so fast? And what other info was requested from them?

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Christopher **********

Christopher **********

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This was submitted before the changes introduced on 31st - however approval was after.

Given I was applying from my home country all that changes is the criminal check.

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Harry *********

Harry *********

Thanks for sharing. Are you happy to share when you applied and the timeframes for moving to pending approval then approved stages?

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Christopher **********

Christopher **********

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@Harry ********

I am mistaken, there was only 1 round! Must have been in my head too much. They were very efficient indeed.

Initial application: 0

1st request for info: 2 days later

additional info submitted: 7 days later :/

approval: 5 days later (including 2 over weekend).

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Tushar **************

Tushar **************

Thanks for sharing! I’m applying in a few weeks with pretty much all the same criteria except 9 month cooking course in Chiang Mai.

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