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What are the steps for applying for the DTV visa in Thailand for me and my wife?

May 29, 2025
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Hi everyone! 🫟🎼

Been reading about the DTV process and a bit unsure how this would be done in USA with my wife. We are currently in Thailand for 2 months and very interested to move here 🤩

1.) I apply first with bank statements then do we have an interview process? Do we notarize and get everything translated first before submission? ❤️

2.) I wait for DTV approval then apply my wife under same dtv how do we correlate the two — just to make sure, it’s not done simultaneously? 😵‍💫

3.) I own an agency online with 50K followers on IG how do I show the proof of “work portfolio” it’s a modeling agency that provides models for brand designers for their clothing line (big and small brands). The IG account with screenshots doesn’t seem like an official medium to submit as evidence.

Thanks!

Saw a few people approved in 7 days is it purely case by case? Or just having everything ready to go and translated etc? I speak Thai would that help in the application or interview process ? —not sure there is interview…

Again thank you all here 🙂
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the process of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, specifically the steps involved for both themselves and their wife. They seek clarification on whether to prepare documents like bank statements, translations, and notarization prior to submission, the need for an interview, the correlation of their applications, and how to best present proof of their online modeling agency. Comments from others highlight necessary documentation, alternative application locations, and the importance of understanding requirements for successful submissions.
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Wannikea *********
First understand/research the basic requirements such as entry scheme, funding, and eligible location to apply from. Plenty of plenty of plenty of posts to read to give you more than the basics to get yourself on your way to a successful application.
Anonymous ******************
Fellow US citizen here: we applied in Vietnam instead of going back to the US. For us, it was relatively easy process!
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant 118 how long did it take for you and your other for the whole process?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant after you received the DTV. Then applied for your other half not at the same time?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant correct! The day I received my approval, I submitted the applications for my spouse and 2 children.
James ********
Anonymous participant cannot apply at the same time. Must wait for the first DTV visa to be issued, then you apply for the dependents.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant it took about 16 days for mine(there were a few holidays) and about 9 days for dependents, including weekends.
John **********
You would show proof of your business, forget IG, business registration, proof of taxes, some invoices correlates with your business bank account, etc. Plus a letter from your business giving you permission to work remotely from Thailand. You apply and once your DTV has been issued your wife applies quoting your DTV and providing marriage certificate etc