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What documents are needed for the DTV visa as a business owner with an overseas company?

Davide ****
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Hello! Has anyone here successfully applied for the DTV visa as a business owner with a company incorporated outside Thailand?

I'm wondering what documents you used to prove your company's legitimacy and financial activity. My company is in its first year, so I don't have any filed tax returns yet - only one year of business bank statements showing cash flow.

Did the consulate accept management accounts, or do they require statutory accounts that have been filed with your country's registry?

Any insights would be really helpful!
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The post inquires about the DTV visa application process for business owners with companies incorporated outside Thailand, specifically regarding required documents to prove legitimacy and financial activity. The individual lacks tax returns due to their company being in its first year and has business bank statements instead. Community responses indicate that requirements may vary; some applicants provided employment documents, while others submitted business registration along with proof of income and personal bank statements. Documentation suggested includes incorporation certificates, payslips, bank statements, and cover letters from accountants, among other financial evidences.
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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I provided invoices and a copy of the company bank statement evidencing the invoices being paid.

No idea if it meets their requirements as I'm still awaiting approval.
Irfy****
Irfy****
Are you in the UK?

Our businesses have multiple Directors and shareholders including myself. I got my Wokcation DTV as an employee of the company.

You can submit:

- copy of certificate of incorporation

- payslips from company to yourself

- personal bank statements with salary highlighted

- SATR 2024-2025 (due Jan 2026 so should be available). You can get a copy of the SATR from your accountant and sign it. It does not need to be submitted yet as they’re submitted online to HMRC.

- covering letter from accountant detailing date of incorporation, business activity, clients outside of Thailand, and your role as an employee. Management accounts from accountant would be a bonus.

Please note your own covering letters and how you submit the documentation is important as that will help the consulate officer understand the documentation and your circumstances.

You can use AI to help you draft a covering letter explaining why you want to apply for the DTV. Attach this to the beginning of your bank statements.

Then you need another covering letter before your bank statements to help them understand the savings held, and list your monthly salary. Attach your payslips after your bank statements.

I did mine in Vientiane, Laos, and submitted the following. But everyone’s circumstances are different which is why you have many different opinions on here.

My Supporting Documents:

1. Biodata page of Passport (online portal)

2. Photograph taken within the last six months (online portal)

3. Financial evidence: (online portal)

an amount of no less than 500,000 THB in a savings account for over 3 months:

- Current UK bank account showing monthly salary receipts

- Monthly payslips from (company)

- Self assessment tax return for 2025

- Employment contract or employment certificate:

- Certificate of Incorporation for (company)

- Confirmation of Employment and Funded Leave dated September 2018 (I was receiving salary whilst in Thailand since 2018 but not working).

- Employment Contract dated November 2025

- Employment Confirmation dated November 2025

- (Employer) Passport copy - signed by them

- Leaseholder’s confirmation to stay in their property (also attached copy of their passport and Thai ID card - signed by them)

- Leasehold Agreement

Document indicating current location:

- Laos entry permit in passport

- Agoda receipt for hotel booking

- (hotel) receipts
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I think it depends. I got it with a registered company with no activity. Only sent business registration and proof that it's mine.

I said start building a saas. Didn't ask for more docs.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Yes, I did and the embassy handling the DTV application asked me to provide employment documents even though my tax documents showed my income from self-employment and ownership. Eventually I got it as an employee, not as a business owner.
Sofia *********
Sofia *********
Anonymous participant 127 may be thats why i hot rejected bcz i applied as a business owner
John **********
John **********
It might be easier to apply as an employee of the business if you can show payslips etc
Benjamin *********
Benjamin *********
I dont understand the question. The point of DTV is non business in thailand. So all workation DTV are for freelance or company abroad.

If you work for thai companies or clients you can NOT have DTV
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Benjamin ********
OP clearly stated the business is *outside* of Thailand. There are plenty of business owners who work remotely as employees of their own business.
Benjamin *********
Benjamin *********
@Ryan *******
well and thats exactly the point of DTV. Thats why i dont understand the question
Ryan ********
Ryan ********
@Benjamin ********
OP is asking what documentation they might ask for. Pretty cut and dry.

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