What is the application process and experience for the DTV visa from Cambodia?

Jan 24, 2025
21 hours ago
Hannah **************
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πŸ₯³ DTV Approved: Phnom Penh Embassy

Thought I'd share exactly what I did since these posts really saved me when applying myself!

Submitted: Jan 8th (2am)

Approved: Jan 23rd (5pm)

Type: Workation (freelancer)

Total time: 16 days (11 working days, not including date submitted)

Nationality: UK

Pending Approval: 8th Jan

- no extra documents requested.

Here's everything I submitted.

Proof of funds:

* 6 months bank statements.

* Final balance of B500K+

* Final transferred from other personal account

* I did not have B500K+ for every month

Proof of location:

* Hotel receipt in Siem Reap

* Photo of entry stamp into Cambodia

Work Portfolio:

* Motivation Letter

- this stated exactly what I do for work and why I wanted to stay in Thailand to work remotely. I also mentioned what they'll find in the next few pages.

* Screenshot of my LinkedIn profile

* Screenshots of my website with work examples

* 2 x signed contracts (with sensitive information redacted)

* Letter from a client confirming when we started working together and the ability to conduct work from anywhere

Honestly, it was a long wait in Cambodia. But I'm so glad to finally have it and get back to Thailand!

Now hoping for a smooth immigration process 🀞 (touch wood)
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The user shares their successful experience of applying for a DTV visa from the Phnom Penh Embassy, detailing the documents submitted, the approval timeline of 16 days, and various proof of funds and work portfolio elements. They encourage others by emphasizing the importance of their shared experience during the application process.
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Sophie *********
Thank you, Hannah.
Paul *******
For entry into Thailand, unless you've got a car or motorcycle and are the driver of said vehicle, do NOT use Aranyaprathet-Poipet to enter Thailand.

We just had someone tell us he was refused entry there on a DTV despite having been outside of Thailand for a month.

You don't need to fly back, any other land border works (I can assure you of that as I've entered Thailand on a DTV from Cambodia several times already but NOT at Aranyaprathet). I did exit there, but I haven't re-entered there.
Merlin **********
I love to hear that, I'm waiting now in Cambodia, applied for soft power on the 21st, I can only show 500k for the last bank statement, which is why I applied here, even tho the wait is long. How did you pass the time?
Hannah **************
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@Merlin *********
Angkor Wat!
FΔ…ndn *******
Congratulations πŸŽ‰
James ********
Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Thank You for your helpful report.

Enjoy your 5 year multiple entry

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Calvin ******
Congratulations! And thanks for posting your experience. 11 working days seems to be the going timeline! :)
Andi ***********
πŸŽ‰ Congrats..You will be Ok entering. Immigration officers now used to the DTV
Paul *******
@Andi **********
The exception being Aranyaprathet-Poipet. That border might refuse entry to DTV holders. Unfortunately, it's where cross border buses cross the border. This means for anyone without their own vehicle, they'll need to catch a taxi or bus to another border and figure out transportation on the Thai side. Not a big deal to be honest, this part of the world has well established transportation connections even at the remotest borders it tends to be fairly straightforward.
Amanda ******
Thanks for you work portfolio information.
Hannah **************
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@Amanda *****
Nw! I found this the hardest to find information for so thought I’d share :)