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What are the steps and tips for successfully applying for a DTV visa workation in Thailand?
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.
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 post details a personal experience of applying for a DTV visa workation as an EU citizen. After facing a rejection at first, the author successfully obtained the visa by changing the embassy and providing additional documentation. Key points include arriving for the visa interview well-prepared with documents, maintaining a polite demeanor, and providing evidence of work and finances. Important tips are shared for future applicants regarding documentation and interview demeanor.
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Bobby **********
It just depends on what they want from one minute to the next.
True ********
I just got a tm30 receipt from the Chiang Mai office and she specifically mentioned you need to file a new tm30 everytime you leave to go somewhere else and then return to the same previous tm30 address.
The tm30 immigration officer also asked for a lease agreement before she would issue a tm30 receipt.
The tm30 immigration officer also asked for a lease agreement before she would issue a tm30 receipt.
David ******
I'm in the jurisdiction of Jonjiem immigration and also on a long-term visa, I haven't had to do a TM30 in 3 years, I was told "no problem" I've travelled internationally a few times.
Anna ****
In the TM30 system is my old adress from 1,5 years ago. But I get a residence certificate on my new adress, have a yellow housebook on my new adress but I think TM30 doesn't matter so much any more.
Robert *********
Last year I came back on a re_entry I was told at airport have to report tm30 jomtien immigration went there they said not have to report I think different immigration office different rules they don't seem to have set rules, I was advised by a visa lady always report after re_entry.
Charles ********
I’d fill in the form…don’t give them the opportunity to empty your pocket!
Bruce *****
I live in chiangrai and work overseas 1 month on 1 month off and was told no need to report everytime if returning to same address so haven't done a fresh tm30 in over 2 years
Ajarn *******
Required.
Kent ***********
It’s up to the person you meet they all have their own process as all immigration offices have their own standards
Rosanna *********
TM30?
Ian *****
By the book you need to update address within 24 hours of return ... (why the airport system doesn't do it on arrival I don't know ?? ) ... your address will also change if you check into a hotel using passport so take care ....
Kim *********
my local immi want a tm30 when we are back again after having been on a short holiday in another Thai city. I don't find that surprising. But some offices don't care.
Jørgen ********
Kim Nielsen yes some do.
Mukdahan want it if you have been out of contry.
Mukdahan want it if you have been out of contry.
Adrian *********
Immigration at jomtiem said to me recently if you stay at another property even if local you still need to report tm30 after you return to your place of stay
Tony *******
Go with the flow dont change a system that works .not a big job to fill in on line.
James ***************
Jomtien need to acquire some consistency, a colleague got pulled the other week because his owner hadn’t filed a TM30.
FunDe******
James Reid Patrick I found Elite helpful because it puts all the essentials in one place
Brook ********
If you fail to do it, you risk an angry agent telling you that it was required.
This is one of the biggest complaints and part of the charm of Thailand- rules change hourly, by person, and by province.
In Chiang Mai not necessarily to report if returning to the same address- but they won’t put the policy in writing. I think it just makes their job easier, but it’s not officially authorized.
Online reporting is probably the best compromise.
This is one of the biggest complaints and part of the charm of Thailand- rules change hourly, by person, and by province.
In Chiang Mai not necessarily to report if returning to the same address- but they won’t put the policy in writing. I think it just makes their job easier, but it’s not officially authorized.
Online reporting is probably the best compromise.
True ********
Brook Powers I just got a tm30 receipt from the Chiang Mai office and she specifically mentioned you need to file a new tm30 everytime you leave to go somewhere else and then return to the same previous tm30 address.
Kim *********
Brook Powers total nonsense - rules do not change hourly.
Andy *******
My local office dansingkorn certainly does not need or want to see you each time I filed one about 14 years ago and they said that was enough
Robert ********
how do you get a TM 30 if it is your house ? and been liveing in it for 14 years
Yu-Li ****
Robert Strutt I attach copies of blue book and title deed to the form.
Kim *********
Robert Strutt easy - register an account at local immi (can be done online) and you can file a tm30 yourself.
Jita****
Robert Strutt the homeowner registers the home sending a copy of the blue book and thai ID. Once registered then the owner can submit the TM-30 information and save the completed document for you
Ian ********
Go to immigration and report
Kim *********
Ian Carman or register online.
James ***************
Robert Strutt Submit the required documents.
Jim *********
I use Jomtien and the only time I have had to do a new TM30 for the same address is when I got a new passport.
Martin *******
I was asked for tm30 when doing my in person 90 day at jontiem recently. Appears i haven't had one for the last 21 years, so had to drag my wife down there and apply for one.
Paul ********************
Martin Baker I went through the same thing in Maptuphut in Jan 26, and she had never done it in 25 years... 😂😂
So they fined her THB 500... 😂
So they fined her THB 500... 😂
Giorgio ******
Paul Anthony McDermott did you also had to " drag " her ?
by the hand . by her hair ????)
by the hand . by her hair ????)
Paul ********************
Kim Nielsen quite the contray Kimmie my boy I had already seen his response to somebody else on the same subject... 🤦...do to try keep up...
John ******
Paul Anthony McDermott Not sure why he's so upset by a simple expression...
Kim *********
Paul Anthony McDermott no humour in you it seems - little man.
Paul ********************
Giorgio Akha No I called her on her telephone and she got in her car and drove...
Do you have a thing for hurting women or something... Is that a thing for you little man ❓
Do you have a thing for hurting women or something... Is that a thing for you little man ❓
Martin *******
Paul Anthony McDermott Jontiem didn't seem bothered in our case, we're very helpful, and didn't cost us anything.
Paul ********************
Martin Baker I was trying to do my 90 day report same office used for nigh on 25 years and IO refused to do it unless my Mrs came "right now" and did the TM-30, lucky we are not too far away.. She drove to immigration, got a lecture off the IO and did the TM30, paid the THB 500 and I could do my 90 day... 😂
I think in the past the immigration systems were not linked properly with all the data, but now they are, and they could see I had a TDAC in the system as we have to do them even coming in from offshore in the Gulf of Thailand these days, so I guess that's what flagged the things
I think in the past the immigration systems were not linked properly with all the data, but now they are, and they could see I had a TDAC in the system as we have to do them even coming in from offshore in the Gulf of Thailand these days, so I guess that's what flagged the things
Giorgio ******
Martin Baker " had to drag my wife " : nice way to treat your wife
Tony ********
An active tm30 must exist in the system. (Today is less or equal to checkout date). You do not legally need to complete a new one every trip if you returned to your previously registered adress and its before the checkout date. Just keep a copy of the tm30 and last 90 day report in your passport and your covered if they want to see a hard copy. Some IO's will require a new TM30 if the existing one is old, i always update mine once a year for my extension regardless of trips.
FunDe******
Tony Morgan I found Elite helpful because it puts all the essentials in one place
Rod ********
Tony Morgan I have not needed to update mine since 2020.
John ********
I have an OA and I did not need a re-entry permit.
Steven ***************
John Tidona Non-OA visa is multiple entry good for 1 year, after that the visa is dead, expired, finished, if you want to remain in The Kingdom you apply for an, Extension Of Stay each subsequent year and extensions of stay require reentry permits.
Greg ***********
Steven L. Daugherty not true. You can get a second year on an expired Non-O/A Visa, if your do a border run just before the visa validity expires. If your health insurance is valid for another year, you get stamped in for another 365 days stay permit. You don't have a re-entry permit in the second year so if you wish to travel abroad, you would need to buy a re-entry permit in order to keep the stay permit active. Only nearing the end of the second year, if you want to continue living in Thailand, you would need to apply for the 1-year extension of stay permit.
John ********
Steven L. Daugherty I'll be letting mine expire and applying for an O visa to get the marriage extension when I come back because I am married to a Thai
Stephen ********
John Tidona OA is multiple entry
Steven ********
Stephen Howell only for the first year
Stephen ********
Steven Burton The actual OA visa is only valid for one year. It is multiple entry. Once the visa expires a re-entry permit is required
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