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

DTV Workation Visa Thai Visa Application Visa Rejection Visa Interview Tips Documents Required for Visa Remote Work Visa

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asked Jun 5, 2026

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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

A user detailed their experience obtaining a DTV Workation visa in Thailand, noting the timeline from arrival in Vietnam to approval. Starting with an initial application that was rejected, they learned to seek advice at the embassy and reapply from Laos, where they finally succeeded after an interview. Key tips shared include the importance of presenting a good impression, having all necessary documents ready, and being personable during the interview. This account provides insights into the visa process and practical advice for others seeking a similar visa.

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David ********

the hospital cost are very expansive in a good hospital. My advice : stay in your country using your own health system if you have to take care of your health

5 months ago

Lisa ******

I would look into fmp

5 months ago

Robert ************

Your lucky on health insurance your tri care is good in thailand

5 months ago

Phil ******

Lissa List to Answer your questions:

1. Look on the Thai eVisa website. A popular visa is the NON O visa and extension

2. Live where you like but not a tourist spot. A beach person or a jungle person? I like beaches.

3.

@King **********************************

is the largest in Thailand and as its attached to a Uni has the latest equipment.

4 use a broker to find the best insurance that meets your needs.

5 months ago

Cathy *******

Do you have tricare for life?

5 months ago

Lissa ******

Cathy Heins I haven't signed up for Tricare yet. I live too far from the military base to use it. I'm on Medicaid.

5 months ago

Andre *********

You would need to apply for a retirement visa provided that you were over 50 meet the financial requirements. Certain visas require health insurance. I would do quite a bit of research into the Visa types in Thailand Your disability status is irrelevant in another country.

5 months ago