What is the application experience for a DTV (Workation) visa in Singapore?

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# DTV (Workation) Approved in 5 Days 🇸🇬

Application with Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore
**Nationality: **Singapore

Everyone told me *not* to apply for my visa in Singapore because of the high rejection rate. But I decided to go ahead since I already had all the required documents on hand.

For context, I work remotely for a Singapore-registered company, so it was easy to retrieve documents like the official business profile (ACRA), letter from employer, and payslips (which matched the credited salary in my bank statements).

## Application Timeline

**Applied: **3 November 2025 (1:30PM)
**Additional Document Request: **3 November 2025 (3:30PM)

**Provided Additional Documents:** 3 November 2025 (5PM)

**Status Updated to Pending Document Check: **3 November 2025 (after submitting additional documents)

**Status Updated to Pending Approval: **3 November 2025 (around 6:30PM)

**Approved: **7 November 2025

## Documents Provided

**1. Passport valid for at least 6 months**

Provided photo of passport's biographical data page.

**2. Photograph taken within the last 6 months **

Provided photo of myself taken without sleeves. I was asked to resubmit later so don't make the same mistake.

**3. Permanent Residence in Singapore**

Provided photo of the front and back of my identity card.

**4. Document indicating current location in Singapore and Planned accommodation in Thailand **
* Submitted email confirmation of my SG arrival card (from ICA).
* Provided address of my lease in Thailand on the application portal (there was no field to upload the rental agreement).

**5. Letter from company to explain the nature of work in Thailand and allow you to work remotely from Thailand to be sign by authorized person and company’s seal  **
* Provided a letter from my HR department explaining that our company operates remotely across various locations and does not have operations in Thailand.
* Included my full name (as per passport), passport number, NRIC number, duration of employment, job scope, and acknowledgment of my intention to work remotely in Thailand.
* Added an HR contact email in case they want to further verify my employment.

**6. Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcase digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status.**

Provided my signed employment contract and confirmation letter from when I passed probation 3 years ago (both signed via DocuSign).

**7. Proof of salary slip/monthly income**

Uploaded last 3 months of payslips from my HR portal.

**8. Business Profile from ACRA (issue not more than 3 months) or Company Registration Documents**

Purchased ACRA report from [[bizfile.gov.sg](bizfile.gov.sg)](https://www.facebook.com/api/graphql/bizfile.gov.sg) (SGD 5.50 per report, bought one day before submission).

**9. Financial Evidence: Bank saving statements balance at least 500,000 THB (Around 20,000 SGD) for the past 3 months**

Submitted 3 months of bank statements showing at least 500,000 THB balance *every month*.

## ADDITIONAL Documents

**1. Photograph taken within the last six months**

Resubmitted a photo wearing a t-shirt.

**2. Letter from Company**

Resubmitted letter addressed specifically to “Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore” (previous one was “To Whom It May Concern”).

**3. Employment Contract**

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

**4. Bank Statements (Aug–Oct 2025)**

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

They provided 1 upload section for each month (Aug 2025, Sep 2025, and Oct 2025) this time.

**5. Latest ACRA Business Profile**

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

**6.** **Payslips (Aug–Oct 2025)**

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

**7. Accommodation Proof**

Provided rental agreement signed by my landlord in Thailand.

## Overall Experience

The process was *much smoother* than I expected. Many friends advised against applying in Singapore due to stricter requirements and high rejection rate.

I initially contacted a visa agency to help me but they discouraged applying here (recommended Vietnam and Indonesia) and warned there would be **no money-back guarantee** for applications processes in Singapore if rejected.

I went ahead independently since I had all my documents ready and it turned out fine.

If you’re thinking of applying in Singapore, my advice is: **be extremely meticulous.** Double-check every requirement, ensure all files are clear and complete, and don’t give them any reason to reject your application.

Huge thanks to everyone for contributing in this group. Your posts really helped me prepare my documents. I read through so many threads to make sure I knew what I was doing. 🙏

All the best, and good luck to everyone applying!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shares their successful experience applying for a DTV (Workation) visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, which was approved in five days despite warnings about possible high rejection rates. They detail their application timeline, required documents, and the meticulous process undertaken to ensure a smooth submission. They also offer advice on rechecking documents and emphasize the importance of providing clear and complete information. Other users share similar experiences and express congratulations.

Reed ********** · Answer

So everything that was additionally requested was just the same documents but in higher resolution correct?

James ******** · Answer

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

My experience was 95% similar to yours, but I waited for almost 2 weeks for approval. I can't figure out why mine took longer, especially since my income is considered much higher than the typical applicant.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Congrats! 🥳 I just got mine approved in Singapore as well and my experience was quite similar to yours. The visa agent I consulted kept telling me to apply from overseas and said repeatedly that there would be no money-back guarantee. It sounded like it was impossible to get an approval in Singapore but that’s simply not true.

What is the application experience for a DTV (Workation) visa in Singapore?

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