What are the steps to successfully apply for a DTV visa in Thailand as a remote worker or business owner?

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Aug 21, 2024

4 months ago

Dan *******

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I got my DTV visa approved a couple days ago. Applied as remote worker/business owner.

I applied online with Thai embassy in Denmark. Fee 2500 DKK. 

I applied thursday evening and friday by 11 am it was approved.

I showed bank statement of 500000 THB in my normal Euro account. Proof of current address, i showed copy of electricity bill with address and name on it.

For the last upload, as mentioned in other posts, you can only upload 1 document to show your remote worker status, business owner, freelance portfolio etc., so what I did was:

I made 1 PDF document explaining that I own my own business (I have single person LLC). I described briefly what I and my company do for a living and then highlighed, that as a self-employed, I am free to decide where I work from.

I included the business documents of the company showing that I am the owner and manager of the company. I also provided last 3 months invoices sent out with proof of payment as well.

Furthermore, I showed my tax statement from 2023 - all to prove I have steady income.

I did not include any client contracts, and also I did not provide any flight ticket or proof of accommodation in Thailand. I simply wrote the address where I will be staying, as I own a place in Thailand, but they didn't ask for proof, but I of course have the documents if needed.

Thanks to everyone in this group who have shared their experience with DTV visa. I will be happy to try and elaborate if anyone have any questions, but will be a bit busy next 2 days, so bear with me.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shared their successful experience obtaining a DTV visa from the Thai embassy in Denmark as a remote worker/business owner. They highlighted the application process, which included showing a bank statement of 500,000 THB, proof of address, and a comprehensive PDF document proving their business ownership. The user did not submit client contracts or proof of accommodation but mentioned they provided the address of their owned property in Thailand. Comments from others celebrate the user's successful application and discuss varying visa fees and additional requirements, emphasizing the challenges some face depending on their country of origin.

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Sally *******

This is really helpful, but also I didn't know you could buy a place in Thailand without being a Thai national or at least with a residence visa?