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What is the application experience for the DTV visa from the UK?

May 1, 2025
2 days ago
## DTV Application Experience from the UK

*(Submitted from UK, visa approved in 4 days)*

Sharing my full timeline and supporting documents for anyone applying for the DTV visa from the UK. I noticed some differences compared to other people's experiences so I hope this helps.

Location: UK

Returned to UK from Bangkok: 20 April 2025

Flying back to Bangkok: 3 May 2025

Timeline:

* Submitted application: Sunday 27 April at 20:52

* Request for further documents (1st round): Tuesday, 29 April at 12:50

* Request for further documents (2nd round): Tuesday, 29 April at 17:05

* Visa approved: Thursday, 1 May at 12:01

(Approved within 4 days, including 2 rounds of additional document requests)

Documents I originally submitted:

1. Passport biodata page

2. Photo (taken within the last 3 months)

3. Proof of current UK location:

• Immigration stamp from London Gatwick

• Lloyds bank statement printed at branch (note: no stamp or signature, but says printed at branch and shows my full name and registered address)

4. Financial evidence:

• £12,000 transferred into my account on 25 April

• £2.5K salary payment on the same day

• 3 months of payslips

• P60

5. Proof I can work remotely:

• Letter from HR (wet signature and company stamp)

• Employment contract (it doesn't say I must work in the UK, but doesn't explicitly mention remote work either)

Additional documents requested on 29 April at 12:50:

* Proof of UK residence:

*• I submitted 3 months of Sky broadband bills (my gas/electric bills are addressed to “current occupier” and water only comes annually)*

* Visa proof for non-UK nationals:

*• Submitted Skilled Worker visa letter using the gov.uk share code*

* E-ticket showing name, departure date, and flight details:

*• Submitted booking confirmation from Booking.com*

* Hotel booking showing name and address:

*• My hotel booking was under my company’s name, so I submitted my current letting agreement instead*

* Payslips:

*• Re-submitted 3 months of payslips*

* UK bank statement:

*• Re-submitted 3-month bank statement showing income and address*

Further request on 29 April at 17:05:

* Boarding pass and Thai immigration exit stamp:

*• Submitted my boarding pass (BKK to London) and the Thai exit stamp page from my passport*

* E-ticket invoice or payment proof:

*• I didn’t have the e-ticket or invoice, so I submitted my payment confirmation from Booking.com and my PayPal Credit statement showing the ticket purchase, with matching reference*

Waited through Wednesday and got the approval email on *Thursday 1 May at 12:01*.

Summary:

If you're applying from the UK, be prepared for multiple rounds of document requests. Even if you've submitted certain documents already, they may ask again. Strong financial evidence, proof of UK presence, and quick response times seem to make a difference.

Let me know if you have any questions or want more details.

Hope this helps someone!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user submitted their experience applying for a DTV visa from the UK, detailing a timeline that included document requests and approval in 4 days. The applicant provided various supporting documents, including proof of UK residence, financial evidence, and employment letters. The post also highlighted that applicants should be prepared for multiple rounds of document requests and stressed the importance of having strong financial and residence proof.
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Mark *********
'If you're applying from the UK, be prepared for multiple rounds of document requests. Even if you've submitted certain documents already, they may ask again'

Likely because you are a non UK native and on a workers visa...
Anonymous *************
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@Mark ********
yes, that might be one of the factors..that's why I wanted to share my experience.
Dylan *******
Well I got my DTV from the UK last year and didn't get any of the additional checks you've been asked for, so either you were unlucky or they're being far more stricter now.
Anonymous *************
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@Dylan ******
possibly, that's why wanted to share my experience for others
Dylan *******
Oh wait; you're not a British passport holder/citizen?
Anonymous *************
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@Dylan ******
no sir ..I'm not.. my situation a bit like other ppl trying to apply dtv from like Cambodia, Laos and etc
Tang *****
Thanks for the information
James ********
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.

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 *************
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@James *******
will do, thank you for you advice 🙏
Anonymous ******************
*reading that waiting for an a status update after 16 days*

Congrats!
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 306 best of luck man ..