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What are the steps and tips for applying for a Thai DTV visa for workation as an EU citizen?

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DTV Workation, EU Citizen, remote business started few years ago.

5th May - I arrived to Hanoi

8th May - I applied for DTV for workation

13th May - status changed to pending approval

15th May - rejected (no reason given). I went to embassy and asked them personally,after she checked my document, she said - "Change an embassy". That was a bit ridiculous but I did what she said.

23rd May - I arrived to Vientiane (Laos)

24th May - I applied again

26th May - I was asked for an additional document which I provided but in better quality (passport bio page)

26th May after about 1 hour - status changed to pending approval

26th May after another 1 hour - I was invited for interview

5th June - Interview and visa approved.

Interview Question:

* What kind of plans do you have to spend time in Thailand?

* Show me account with your invoice payments

* Show me account where you have a balance over 500k

* Show me what do you do, examples of your work

Key tips:

* Dress well, be polite and elegant, very important thing in my opinion

* Take your laptop or print everything what you have provided

* Double check if your mobile apps are working to show your statements or bank balance

* Smile (yes,really), don't go there like you would go to jail, this helps in my opinion

I hope that will help other people.
Answer summary
The user shared their experience applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for a workation in Thailand, detailing their journey from application to approval. Initially denied at one embassy, they followed advice to reapply at another location and eventually secured the visa after an interview. Key steps included providing proof of finances, work, and personal demeanor during the interview. Additional tips emphasized dressing well, being organized, and presenting oneself positively.
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Edward ********
Edward ********
No not enough..
Sturgess ********
Sturgess ********
A couple years ago I flew to BKK from JFK via Singapore (on Singapore Airlines). The connection was even tighter than that but it all went like clockwork.
John *********
John *********
One of the longest flights, GL
Chris *********************
Chris *********************
No mate but if you get a small delay, you missing your 2nd flight
Todd ********
Todd ********
Never heard of Alitalia? It’s the same airline rebranded. 50 mins in Roma. Ill bet you miss connect regardless with Gulf air . Is it cheaper than more reliable Qatar Airways JFK DOH BKK?
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
@Todd *******
Never heard of them either, no. Is it cheaper? Yes, more than half the price.
Graham *****************
Graham *****************
Todd Capron alitaliia has been around for years. Former Italian airline, now ITA.
Todd ********
Todd ********
Graham Gardner Hunter well aware thanks..im from Italy originally and have flown them many times back when they wore Armani Uniforms . Im in the aviation industry. 😉🍷
Paul *********
Paul *********
My flight to Newcastle from Bangkok via Dubai had a layover for 2 hours 35 minutes. Emirates changed the Dubai connection to 6am. My flight into Dubai was 5am!!!!

I had to "run" to the gate and made it by minutes. They were closing the gate as i got there. Being told the exercise is good for you, wasn't what I wanted to hear, while standing there covered in sweat!

I would say from personal experience....no its not enough!!!
Uschi *********
Uschi *********
If on same ticket and booked as package, it should be possible because luggage will be checked thru and you'll stay in transit area, but I don't know Rome airport.

ITA is the Italian national airline. Their hub is in Rome and they should know about transfer times there.
Michael *******
Michael *******
Is that Eva airline?
Todd ********
Todd ********
Michael Clark EVA AIRLINES IS …..EVA 🤨 ITA is ITALIAN flag carrier formerly known as Alitalia 
Johan ***************
Johan ***************
Michael Clark Nope, Eva Air is from Taiwan. I flew with them to Amsterdam once (diverted when Swissair canclloed from Bangkok).
Michael *******
Michael *******
Johan E. Bengtsson just did the research, Italian Airlines partner with Lufthansa Corp…might make his situation doable…
Michael ********
Michael ********
If It’s two separate airlines I don’t think it would safely get you through in time but maybe it works out? I’ve had tight connections before like that but one single airline.
Luc ************
Luc ************
Michael Keller they are in an Alliance so no problem.

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