I am a chinese, working in Philippines. I have visa in Phil and i plan to stay in a long period in thailand.
1. Aside from certificate of employment, passport,payslips, bank statements, and visa what else should i request from my company?Will my regular employment contract suffice?
3. Is it better to apply at the embassy or online?
Any advise would be appreciated! Thank you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To apply for a long-term visa to Thailand, particularly the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), you should request your company for a few essential documents in addition to your employment contract, including a Certificate of Employment and possibly a professional portfolio. The Royal Thai Embassy in Manila has specific requirements that may vary from other embassies. It is recommended to provide bank statements showing a minimum balance of 500,000 THB and to demonstrate proof of your purpose of visit, whether for workcation or attending specific activities. You can apply either online or via the embassy, as both methods are considered similarly efficient.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Manila requires more documents than other countries. Here is some information replied by the consular when I aaked them via email.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
(Workcation / Thai Soft Power Activities / Spouses and dependents of Primary DTV visa
1. Proof of purpose of visit
Workcation:
a.1 Employment Contract
a.2 Employment Certificate stating your scope of work while working remotely, and the nature/industry of your company/business
Professional portfolio showing your freelancer work
Thai Soft Power: Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or a letter of appointment from a hospital or medical center
Dependent of Primary DTV Holder: Proof of relationship, such as a Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, or Certificate of Adoption, and Photocopy of Passport and DTV of Primary Visa Holder
2. Bank Certification / Bank Statements from the last three months (Minimum of 500,000THB or the equivalent per applicant)
Local Bank accounts for those holding Philippine Resident Visas
If applicant will have a sponsor to shoulder all travel expenses: Guarantee Letter from sponsor (with a copy of sponsor's passport, and Bank Certificate or Bank Statements)
If applicant will be applying as Dependent of Primary DTV Holder: Bank Certification or Bank Statements should meet the minimum amount required per applicant (500,000THB minimum for 1 applicant)
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