What documents are required to apply for a Thai DTV visa as a remote employee?

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Dec 7, 2024

11 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi All,

Just want to share my experience in getting an Approved DTV.

Thai Embassy: Ho Chi Minh City

Type: Workcation (remote employee)

Applied from Location: Hoi An

Documents Supplied:

1. Photo of passport

2. Photo taken within last 6 months

3. Proof of current location

- photo of arrival stamp into Vietnam

- accommodation booking in Hoi An

- photo of boarding pass

4. Financial Documents

- bank statement from the last 6 months showing at least 500,000 baht

5. Employment Documents

- original employment contract

- certificate of employment from my employer stating I can work remote.

- latest payslip

- employer's company registration information

Timeline:

Submitted application for DTV - 2pm 28th Nov 2024

(Payment came up with error 500 but did go through when I refreshed the page and checked my bank account)

Additional Documents Requested - 7pm 29th Nov 2024 They requested documents giving detail on my current job and 6 months of payslips. I provided a job description document and the 6 months of payslips. 

Pending Approval - 1pm 6th Dec 2024 

Approved - 3pm 6th Dec 2024

NOTE: 5th Dec was a Thai Holiday.

Let me know if you have questions.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post shares a detailed experience regarding the approval process for a DTV visa applied from Ho Chi Minh City for a remote workcation. It outlines the necessary documents including personal identification, proof of income and employment, and details about the application timeline. The user details their journey, including the need for additional documents, and discusses the timeline for approval amidst holidays.

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Jeff ******

Wow! What a wild story. I guess I got lucky. I applied back in the US in early September, while I was home in the US under the "workcation" criteria. Just had a few emails back and forth and I had it in October. I am self employed and it took 2 extra document requests as I could only upload one each time. It took about 5 weeks and DTV arrived while in Thailand under 60 day standard stamp. Congrats on your long trek to get it done!

11 days ago

Paul *********

why the payslips this isnt an income validated visa.

11 days ago

Henrik *****

Depends on which Embassy you apply at.

11 days ago

James ********

@Paul ********

Thai Embassy or Consulate can request additional documents as they wish. We are seeing increased requests for added documents with proof of income as well as the bank account balance of 500,000 Thai baht or more required.

11 days ago

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James ********

Marc **********

Congrats. Is the company registration certificate specifically requested ? I work for a US based multi national company and have a letter from my HR confirming my remote work , salary etc..... i'll have payslips, Singapore bank statements etc....

11 days ago

Phonemyat *******

@Marc *********

mostly if use Singapore bank and deposit salary inside ur account properly they won’t ask company registration. My one use sg company and they don’t ask registration

11 days ago

Marc **********

@Phonemyat ******

nice one. Thanks for the reply.

11 days ago

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Marc **********

Kaitlyn *********

Were you required to supply 6 months worth of bank statements for the 500k baht or did you choose to do that?

11 days ago

Henrik *****

Depends on the embassy

11 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Kaitlyn ********

its a requirement to have 6 months worth of bank statement. I only had 500,000 baht for the last few months of the statement.

11 days ago

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Anonymous *************

Alma ***************

The bank statements for last 3 months ..need have 500k in each month?

11 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Alma **************

no just the final amount had to be over 500,000 baht

11 days ago

Alma ***************

Anonymous participant that's a relief..I should be ok Bec hubby put the amount on my Bangkok bank, although our combined cash assets is way above that..thanks

11 days ago

Andee ********

Anonymous participant total of 500,000 baht at least for the last 3-6 months, not per month? Thanks in advance

11 days ago

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Andee ********

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