Applied for DTV (Remote Worker) through the Thai Embassy in Singapore in early July.
Day 1 - Submitted application
Day 3 - Embassy asked for more documents including:
- Employer's updated ACRA within the last 3 months (previous version was an old ACRA document)
- Employer's letter to be addressed to Thai Embassy, Singapore specifically stating that I was allowed to work in Thailand. (previous letter submitted was addressed to "to whom it may concern", and "allowed to work anywhere in the world"
- Detailed bank statements (previously I submitted only the first page)
- Screenshot of my latest bank balance AFTER the 3 months of bank statements
- Proof of accomodation (they mentioned specifically AirBnB not allowed)
Day 6 - I only noticed the request on Day 5 and submitted everything they requested for on Day 6
Day 14 - Approved
Data Points:
- I had between SGD20k to SGD30k in the bank for the entire period of 3 months
- I still kept the minimum balance in there after submiting documents, hence my screenshot satisfied that additional criteria
- My salary is about SGD10,000, and I have been with the company for 3 years
Some thoughts: SG Thai Embassy is definitely pretty strict. I feel like they are trying to poke and find holes in what I thought was an honest and straightforward application. But otherwise, happy to have this approved.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully applied for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) through the Thai Embassy in Singapore in July. The process involved submitting additional documents after the initial application, including updated employer documentation and proof of accommodation. The application was approved within two weeks, although the user noted the embassy's strict requirements and scrutiny. Several comments from others discussed the challenges faced by applicants, particularly Singaporeans, and shared experiences regarding the visa application process.
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