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What are the steps and tips for obtaining a DTV Workation visa in Thailand?

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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.
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The post outlines the author's experience in applying for a DTV Workation visa in Thailand as an EU citizen, detailing key dates and the visa approval process. After an initial rejection in Hanoi, the author reapplied in Vientiane, Laos, successfully obtaining the visa after an interview. Key interview questions, such as demonstrating financial stability and work examples, are provided along with tips for a successful interview, including dressing well, being polite, and having necessary documents ready. The comments discuss experiences with various Thai banks, their reliability, and the importance of maintaining accounts at multiple banks.
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TBH

Best to have at least two Thai banks. Historically, Bangkok Bank & Kasikorn are most popular.

Check Google reviews of the branch. Some branches are more foreigner-friendly than others. Treat them with respect, because they can make your expat life very difficult.

Even if you've been a good customer. Be prepared for your Thai bank account to be closed at any time for any reason.

That's why it's best to maintain bank accounts in your home/western country and transfer only what is needed to Thai banks.

Thailand is not a set-it-and-forget-it place anymore. It's a enjoy-it-while-it-lasts place
Mike ******
Mike ******
Kasikorn
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Steven ***************
I went to Kasikorn after SCB said no.
Bjørn **********
Bjørn **********
Kasikorn since 1986 but also have UOB and Krungsri. Kasikorn best and easiest.

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