What documents are needed to apply for the DTV E-Visa while employed by an Australian company?

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Sep 14, 2024

3 months ago

Karl *********

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I am preparing myself to apply for the DTV E-Visa (Australian) at the end of the year.￼

I have an employment contract signed by myself (employee) and the company director (employer). It has outlined my weekly salary and the ability to work 100% remotely in administration - an Australian company.

What other documents should I be uploading to show my employment status, if any?

And is it correct I can only apply from Australia as that’s where my employment is based? 

I have a Commenwealth Bank of Australia account with the funds required.

Is a “proof of balance” letter from the bank sufficient or should I be uploading a bank statement, how many months?

Thank you all.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is preparing to apply for a DTV E-Visa while being employed by an Australian company and is seeking guidance on necessary documentation, specifically regarding proof of employment and bank statements. Responses indicate that an employment contract and potentially an employment certificate are important to demonstrate employment status. Applicants may submit proof of bank balance, and while it's suggested to check requirements as they may vary, applicants can also apply from countries outside of Australia, with some locations being more accommodating than others.

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Anna *****************

DTV Visa Details

There are 3 types

1.Tourists who work remotely

*Employment contract

*Certificate from overseas employer

*Resume, portfolio showing remote work

*Company certificate

2.Tourists who come to do other activities such as

-Learn Muay Thai

-Learn Thai cooking

-Training in sports

-Nursing care

-Seminars

-Music festivals

*Evidence of acceptance of participation in activities or appointments/receiving treatment/from hospitals/medical centers

3.Spouse of DTV visa holders and children under 20 years old

*Evidence of relationship, marriage certificate, birth certificate, child certification documents

Supporting documents as specified in each type of DTV visa and

1.Original passport with more than 6 months validity

2.2-inch front-facing photos, white background, 2 sheets

3.Financial evidence of at least 500,000 baht, such as bank accounts, pay slips, or financial support letters

4.Objectives (cover page)

Visa validity 5 years, multiple entries

Period 180+180 days

All documents stamped with company certification In Thai or English. If not, it must be translated and passed through the Ministry.

3 months ago

Jared *********

You do not need to apply in Australia. You can fly to other countries from Thailand and apply without an issue. Search the group previous posts as there are some that have a summary of various locations that you can apply and includes the pros/cons of those locations. Requirements vary on the consulate. I think the consensus is Jakarta, Taipei and one other are considered the most friendly and easy to work with. Some require multiple months of bank balance, others only one, some take weeks others take days to complete, some cost a lot more, some require appointments and others just walk in.

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

You might also need an employment certificate, basically a letter stating you are currently an employee and representing the company doing remote work.

3 months ago

Nikita ************

Apply in Aus if you are in Aus. They require a proof of residence (utility bill/drivers license/etc). Proof of balance did the job, but recheck requirements before you apply, could be changed by then. I’d apply now because who knows

3 months ago

Karl *********

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@Nikita ***********

I’m in Thailand now so I would be exiting to go and apply somewhere.. technically Australia is my residence but I haven’t been there in a year… I’m assuming I would need to return and apply?

3 months ago

Helen ********

@Karl ********

if you want to apply using the e-visa system in Australia you need to be physically in Australia. If you want to apply in one of the Thai embassies in a neighboring country, you physically go to that embassy as they do not use e-visa as of yet.

When you go on the e-visa site it asks you where you are "located" and what consulate/embassy you want to use. If you say located in Vietnam and want to use the Australian embassy it will tell you that you are not able to use the system. If you say you are in Australia when you aren't, that violates the terms and conditions of the e-visa and could result in asking for entry/exit stamps, a denial or issues when you try to enter.

3 months ago

Karl *********

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@Helen *******

Thank you for the information! so it is then possible for an Australian resident to go apply at a closer Thai embassy with Australian employment contracts? You mention Vietnam. Would that be possible in Laos also?

I think I was misinformed about needing to apply through the Thai Embassy Australia only.

3 months ago

Helen ********

@Karl ********

yes, entirely possible in Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia. Some are more strict, want 3-6 months of bank statements, some require appointments so make sure you check each embassies website first. Malaysia is also available but they seem to be making it extremely difficult to get it asking for documents to be certified, etc. Jakarta and Taiwan are talked about by a lot of people as being great to deal with, helpful and the success ratio seems higher.

3 months ago

Karl *********

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@Helen *******

thank you very much!

3 months ago

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Karl *********

Nikita ************

@Karl ********

don’t know mate, may be there are better options nearby. The idea of DTV is to attract new people=money to the country, so e-visa works just fine for someone who resides and applies at the home country. Not sure how this works in visa-run cases. Took about 2 weeks to get e-visa approval.

3 months ago

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Nikita ************

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