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What are the translation requirements for the Destination Thailand Visa application at the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome?
DTV Visa Application – Remote Work
I am applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) under the Workcation category as a remote worker. I am a partner in my family’s business, an accounting firm.
I have already prepared all the documents required by the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome, including my criminal record certificate, the company registration extract, and a letter from the company owner, who is my father, confirming my professional role and stating that my duties can be performed remotely.
I have also prepared my round-trip flight booking, with departure in February and return in July. I intend to return to my home country twice a year, staying for approximately two weeks each time.
In addition, I have provided my certificate of residence, bank statements, and a hotel reservation for the first 15 days of my stay in Thailand. During those 15 days, I intend to find a suitable property to rent under a one-year lease. I have also prepared a separate letter explaining my accommodation plans and my intention to find long-term housing during my initial stay.
I have been informed that all supporting documents must be in English. Could someone please clarify what I should do in this situation?
Am I allowed to translate the documents into English myself, or must they be translated by a certified translator or officially accredited translation service? Is a sworn translation or any additional certification required?
I would be very grateful for any advice from people who have applied for the DTV under similar circumstances, particularly those who submitted their applications through the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome.
Thank you very much for your help!
I am applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) under the Workcation category as a remote worker. I am a partner in my family’s business, an accounting firm.
I have already prepared all the documents required by the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome, including my criminal record certificate, the company registration extract, and a letter from the company owner, who is my father, confirming my professional role and stating that my duties can be performed remotely.
I have also prepared my round-trip flight booking, with departure in February and return in July. I intend to return to my home country twice a year, staying for approximately two weeks each time.
In addition, I have provided my certificate of residence, bank statements, and a hotel reservation for the first 15 days of my stay in Thailand. During those 15 days, I intend to find a suitable property to rent under a one-year lease. I have also prepared a separate letter explaining my accommodation plans and my intention to find long-term housing during my initial stay.
I have been informed that all supporting documents must be in English. Could someone please clarify what I should do in this situation?
Am I allowed to translate the documents into English myself, or must they be translated by a certified translator or officially accredited translation service? Is a sworn translation or any additional certification required?
I would be very grateful for any advice from people who have applied for the DTV under similar circumstances, particularly those who submitted their applications through the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome.
Thank you very much for your help!
Answer summary
A user applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) under the Workcation category seeks advice regarding translation requirements for their application documents at the Royal Thai Embassy in Rome. They are concerned about whether they can translate the documents themselves or must use a certified translator. Community responses clarify that self-translation is not accepted; official translations by certified or sworn translators are required. Specific document needs and potential pitfalls, such as the legalization of the criminal record certificate, are also discussed.
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Josephine ********
Rome embassy is one of the strictest for DTV - but your pack is already very solid for Workation as family business partner.
*For Rome translation rule:*
Official rule: All non-English documents must be translated into English.
What Rome accepts in practice for DTV:
- *Self-translation = REJECTED.* Rome explicitly says no auto-translation, no self-translation.
- *You need:* Translation by certified translator / sworn translator (traduttore giurato / asseverato). Italian documents like casellario giudiziale, visura camerale, residenza must be:
1. Italian original
2. + English certified translation
3. + If criminal record: must be legalized / apostilled first (Prefettura), then translated
*Your specific docs:*
- *Casellario Giudiziale (criminal record):* Rome asks for this for Italians - must be with Apostille from Prefettura + asseverated English translation. This is the most common rejection reason.
- *Visura Camerale / company registration:* Translation by certified translator is enough, no apostille needed
- *Letter from father:* Just write it directly in English from start, on company letterhead with
- *Bank statements:* If in Italian, bank stamp + English translation, but most Italian banks can export English version - ask for it
- *Residenza certificate:* Translate via certified translator
*Rome specifics that get people approved:*
You could consider reading a book or two before your trip. I’d recommend Unlock Thailand by Isla Rey on Amazon, it includes all the info and insights you need. You should check it out. A very good companion 👌.
*For Rome translation rule:*
Official rule: All non-English documents must be translated into English.
What Rome accepts in practice for DTV:
- *Self-translation = REJECTED.* Rome explicitly says no auto-translation, no self-translation.
- *You need:* Translation by certified translator / sworn translator (traduttore giurato / asseverato). Italian documents like casellario giudiziale, visura camerale, residenza must be:
1. Italian original
2. + English certified translation
3. + If criminal record: must be legalized / apostilled first (Prefettura), then translated
*Your specific docs:*
- *Casellario Giudiziale (criminal record):* Rome asks for this for Italians - must be with Apostille from Prefettura + asseverated English translation. This is the most common rejection reason.
- *Visura Camerale / company registration:* Translation by certified translator is enough, no apostille needed
- *Letter from father:* Just write it directly in English from start, on company letterhead with
*************
his signature. Don't write in Italian then translate.- *Bank statements:* If in Italian, bank stamp + English translation, but most Italian banks can export English version - ask for it
- *Residenza certificate:* Translate via certified translator
*Rome specifics that get people approved:*
You could consider reading a book or two before your trip. I’d recommend Unlock Thailand by Isla Rey on Amazon, it includes all the info and insights you need. You should check it out. A very good companion 👌.
Luit *****************
Be prepared that if your criminal record certificate is not in English you might need it officially translated.
Since it is an official government document you also might need it legalized by both countries, both original and translation.
Since it is an official government document you also might need it legalized by both countries, both original and translation.
Henrik *****
Read the website for the excact embassy thoroughly and a couple of times, there is a lot of help to be found there.
Also read the manual in the top right corner of the website where you apply.
You don’t have to fill out the whole application in one go, you can stop and restart from the place you left off.
Making screenshots of every page before you go to the next.
Make a testrun then you will see it is not difficult.
Turn of autocorrect and do not translate the application to other languages.
Save the whole application and all documents, and keep a copy in the sky, on your tablet / phone.
Also read the manual in the top right corner of the website where you apply.
You don’t have to fill out the whole application in one go, you can stop and restart from the place you left off.
Making screenshots of every page before you go to the next.
Make a testrun then you will see it is not difficult.
Turn of autocorrect and do not translate the application to other languages.
Save the whole application and all documents, and keep a copy in the sky, on your tablet / phone.
Expat******
Mention Thailand in cover letter not just can work remotely which is generic for anywhere. Mention will not undertake any business in country or with Thais.
Gerry ********
in my opinion (and experience), there's no need to explain accommodation plans, other than the hotel when you first arrive.
There's no requirement to 'settle down' or spend a minimum amount of time in Thailand, especially since you're not applying under soft power. I'm sure it won't hurt, but might just add a bit more burden to the translation effort.
There's no requirement to 'settle down' or spend a minimum amount of time in Thailand, especially since you're not applying under soft power. I'm sure it won't hurt, but might just add a bit more burden to the translation effort.
Paolo ***********
OP@Gerry *******
ok, but I don't understand if I can do the translation from Italian to English or if I have to have it done by a translator who certifies the translationGerry ********
@Paolo **********
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Paolo ***********
OP@Gerry *******
you need a certified translation, but who does it?Paolo ***********
OP@Gerry *******
I don't want to send everything in Italian and have my DV visa refused, losing the money. I know the documents must be either in English or Thai, but it's not clear if I can translate them myselfVittorio **********
I would email them and ask the question.
I emailed the London Thai Embassy asking few questions before applying and they replied within 2 days
I emailed the London Thai Embassy asking few questions before applying and they replied within 2 days
Paolo ***********
OP@Vittorio *********
the Thai embassy in Rome does not respondVittorio **********
Vittorio **********
sent you a DM
Vittorio **********
@Paolo **********
found this : What Needs to be Translated
• Employment Contracts or Remote Work Agreements: If your contract, freelance agreement, or company registration is in Italian, you must provide an English translation. Submitting an Italian-only contract will likely trigger a request for clarification, delaying your application by 1–2 weeks.
• Official Certificates: Documents like tax certificates or specific corporate registry files (Visura Camerale) should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
What Usually Does Not Need Translation
• Bank Statements: If your Italian bank statement clearly shows your name, dates, transactions, and a final balance above the required €13,224+ (equivalent to 500,000 THB), it is typically accepted without a formal translation. Most digital statements use universally understood terms or figures
Paolo ***********
OP@Vittorio *********
sto uscendo pazzo per capire come devo tradurre i documenti da all'allegare alla domanda per il dtv, sò che deve essere in inglese o thailandese, il problema qual'è? Posso tradurre tutto io o devo farlo fare da un traduttore certificato? Non vorrei vedermi la richiesta rifiutata e quindi perdere i soldiVittorio **********
@Paolo **********
si ma vivo a Londra da 25 anniPaolo ***********
OP@Vittorio *********
sei italiano?Activity
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