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What is the best way to apply for the Thai DTV visa from Taipei, and what documentation is needed?
Hi everyone, I’m a business owner in the UK and live in Thailand. I need to apply for the DTV from outside Thailand. I recently moved over 500k from my business account to my personal one, and I’m wondering where the best place to apply is. From what I’ve read, Taipei seems like the best option—can anyone confirm this?
My ED visa expires on October 13th, so I’m short on time. Will a one-month bank statement showing today’s transfer be enough, or should I show a business bank statement with my name and the company details?
If anyone has been in a similar situation, your advice would be appreciated. Do I need to fly there and apply in person, or book an appointment online first? Should I wait to book my return flight to Thailand?
Thanks in advance for any help!
My ED visa expires on October 13th, so I’m short on time. Will a one-month bank statement showing today’s transfer be enough, or should I show a business bank statement with my name and the company details?
If anyone has been in a similar situation, your advice would be appreciated. Do I need to fly there and apply in person, or book an appointment online first? Should I wait to book my return flight to Thailand?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Answer summary
A UK business owner residing in Thailand needs to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from outside Thailand, preferably in Taipei. Due to an upcoming expiration of their ED visa, they seek advice on necessary documentation, specifically if a one-month bank statement suffices or if a full business account statement is needed. Community members suggest that while a three-month bank statement is typical, recent funds over 500,000 THB are crucial. Applicants typically must appear in person at the TTEO in Taipei, where a same-day service is common, and there are no appointments necessary.
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Noa *******
My bank statement for the DTV was only one week but they approved it.
Henrik *****
Apply in the country where most of your documentation is originated from.
Anara **************
Do you have to cancel your ED visa first?
Kelvin ********
@Anara *************
you can also chat me for more information thank youDennis ************
Piergianni ******
OP@Anara *************
I am not sure about this to be fair
Farzad *******
@Piergianni *****
read on here that someone didn't cancel and when they went in, the officer asked which visa they wanted to use.i applied in HCMC and showed them my business and personal, both had over the required amount. My friend however only got paid 2 days before his appointment and he only showed a print out of his up to date statement. So just for 1 moth and he got it. This was HCMC mind you
btw because i needed to show some sort of proof on employment, i showed them my uk business incorporated documents. Some invoices and print out of a portfolio too
Alex *******
I just received my visa in Taipei.
The only thing they were really checking was bank statements.
I provided statements for three months, and the officer was confused and asked me why it was only for two months. When I showed her that it was for three months, she said it was fine.
Also, make sure that you have more than 500k baht. I had $16k USD, and since the baht has depreciated from 35 to 32.5 per USD, the officer was checking if that was enough and was not happy that it was a close number.
Other than that, the process took two days. I arrived at 9 a.m. to submit the documents, they need to be reviewed by supervisor, returned the same day at 4 p.m. to pay 11k.
I came back the next day at 4 p.m. and picked up my passport with the visa.
The only thing they were really checking was bank statements.
I provided statements for three months, and the officer was confused and asked me why it was only for two months. When I showed her that it was for three months, she said it was fine.
Also, make sure that you have more than 500k baht. I had $16k USD, and since the baht has depreciated from 35 to 32.5 per USD, the officer was checking if that was enough and was not happy that it was a close number.
Other than that, the process took two days. I arrived at 9 a.m. to submit the documents, they need to be reviewed by supervisor, returned the same day at 4 p.m. to pay 11k.
I came back the next day at 4 p.m. and picked up my passport with the visa.
Daniel *****
@Alex ******
Over 500k the entire 3 months or just as of your date of application?Alex *******
Daniel Col my account was over 500k Baht the entire 3 months. There are reports from the members of the group that it should only be over 500k on the day of application. You can email the embassy with this question.
Efrat ****
@Alex ******
as far as you know they dont check incomes throughout the 3 months report?Alex *******
@Efrat ***
they only care about the ending balance.Efrat ****
@Alex ******
Hi Alex, did they check your invoices? and how they reflect in your account? or just care about the balance?Piergianni ******
OP@Daniel ****
for what I have read on this group it seems like that taipei asks for 3 months of bank statement but they only care about the final amount. Is that correct?Alex *******
All the documents must be printed.
I think this office only charges you if they approve the visa.
That's why they take the documents for review in the morning, and you need to pay in the afternoon after the supervisor reviews your documents.
I think this office only charges you if they approve the visa.
That's why they take the documents for review in the morning, and you need to pay in the afternoon after the supervisor reviews your documents.
Andi ***********
@Alex ******
Many applicants are approved same day. If your docs are all in order you can get it same day. They also sent me an email confirming this. Maybe your bank statements needed to be reviewed ?
Paul *******
@Alex ******
Strange that you needed to come back to make payment in the afternoon and were only able to collect the visa the next day, rather than the same day.With the funds, the issue you describe is based upon exchange rate fluctuations if you present a foreign bank account.
If you present a THB account, then this doesn't apply, though it's always good to have a little more than 500,000 in there.
Alex *******
Andi Traveller maybe it was because the additional review was needed, but two people before me in line had gone through the exact same process.
Piergianni ******
OP@Alex ******
Oh wow that's even better so I won't waste my money in case it get rejected. ThanksAndi ***********
@Alex ******
You applied for the freelancer/employee option ?Efrat ****
@Andi **********
Hi Andy, were they checking the invoices and how they reflect in your bank account? did you have 50k thb in your account the whole 3 months prior to submmiting? thanks ! :)
Andi ***********
@Efrat ***
I have not submitted my application there yet. They told me via email the main thing is the final balance of 500k. It does not have to be there all 3 months.Alex *******
@Andi **********
yes I applied as a freelancer, provided self employment declaration letter, printed profiles screenshots from the freelance platforms, invoices and contracts from clients. But mostly embassy worker was focused on finances.Andi ***********
@Alex ******
ok thanks!Alex *******
@Andi **********
I described my work in detail in the self-employment declaration letter (you can use ChatGPT to help you create one). The embassy worker read it and did not ask me any questions about my work.Andi ***********
@Alex ******
ok, I'm also freelancing and planning to apply there too. Your post is useful. They never asked anything about your work-related docs?Piergianni ******
OP@Alex ******
Thank you! So basically you first bring all the docs and then you go back in the afternoon to pay the 11k? I guess everything must be printed right?
Tod *********
@Piergianni *****
I found this on another taipei DTV thread in the group It would seem from this comment you have to show 6 months of bank statement but the 500K only has to be in recently not the whole time
use the search tool for the group and put Taipei in it then read the threads
Piergianni ******
OP@Tod ********
thank you so muchDennis ************
Im flying tonight to Taipei for the same reason.... ask me again in 3 days
Laura **********
@Dennis ***********
how did it go with getting your visa? What exactly did you need for this consult. I will be in Taiwan in Nov so thinking I will get mine then but not sure what I need as it seems everywhere has their own requirements and I don;t know anyone that has gotten it thereDennis ************
@Laura *********
look on their website. For me it was an extract of the chamber of commerce and bankstatements.Efrat ****
@Dennis ***********
Hi, please post here updates, I hope to get there soon also for the same reason 🙏Dennis ************
@Efrat ***
So i had a night flight after that i went straight to the embassy where you can walk in without appointment between 9.00 and 11.30. At 15.30 it was approved had to pay 11.000 taiwan dollar and tomorrow at 16.00 i have to go pick it up.Efrat ****
Dennis ************
@Efrat ***
3 months is enough yesEfrat ****
@Dennis ***********
Thank you Dennis, of course, though, the more info posted here the more value it can give to us that didnt go there yet 🙂 bank statements? 3 months back?
Dennis ************
@Efrat ***
not every situation is the same. For me proof that i am the owner of my company ( extract for chamber of commerce ) and bank statements.Efrat ****
@Dennis ***********
happy for you 🙂 can you describe which documents they requested please? Besides what they mention in their website here..:
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e39c072c004ea5Dennis ************
So i had a night flight after that i went straight to the embassy where you can walk in without appointment between 9.00 and 11.30. At 15.30 it was approved had to pay 11.000 taiwan dollar and tomorrow at 16.00 i have to go pick it up.
Daniel *****
@Dennis ***********
Please update is here.
Karl *********
@Dennis ***********
I’d love to hear an update also… I’m stuck on showing the 3 or 6 months most required.Piergianni ******
OP@Dennis ***********
cool, can I add you on facebook so you can give me an update when you know something?Dennis ************
@Piergianni *****
surePiergianni ******
OP@Dennis ***********
I sent you a friend requestTod *********
The TTEO (Thailand Trade & Economic Office) in Taipei is a walk up consulate, there is no way to book an appt, you show up, apply, pay AND for most people it's same day service <- meaning you get the passport back that afternoon 🙂 it's the only consulate doing that fast of turn around.
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Paul **********
@Tod ********
oooo thanks for the headz on that 🙏Piergianni ******
OP@Tod ********
Ok thank you. Did you apply over there?
Ručman ***********
@Piergianni *****
amaizing place to apply. dont hesitateTod *********
nope 🙂
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