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Hey DTV crowd! First of all: Thanks for alle the valuable information in this group 💛 Without you, applying for the DTV would have been a nightmare.
So here is my experience applying in Phnom Penh, Cambodia under the Worcation category:
I prepared all documents in advance and uploaded them to the e-visa website, without submitting my application. So, when I arrived in Phnom Penh, I just had to add my "proof of current location".
For each PDF I created a clickable table of contents.
For all German documents I created an automatic translation with Google Translate and added it as a screenshot.
These were the documents I supplied:
1. PDF file for "Proof of current location":
- Entry stamp into Cambodia
- Visa for Cambodia
- Flight tickets Bangkok-Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh-Bangkok
- Hotel Booking for the first 4 nights in Phnom Penh
- Rental contract for my condo in Bangkok (I know, this doesn't fall under "current location" but due to file size restrictions this was the best place to proof my future location in Thailand)
2. PDF file for "Financial proof of no less than 500.000 THB":
- 3 months of bank statements (German)
- Screenshot of the English translation from Google Translate
- Screenshot from Bangkok Bank about the current exchange rate (as my account is in Euros)
Note: I had a little less than 500.000 THB in my bank account for several months and only topped it up in February. So, I added a note that due to exchange rate fluctuations I had to add more money recently.
3. PDF file for "Business Portfolio":
- Short CV with work related information
- Information about my products & services and my clients
- Confirmation of employment letter written and signed by myself
- Authorization of remote work written and signed by myself
- Operating agreement & Articles of organization of my US LLC
- Service Level Agreements with my main clients
- Bank statements showing my income plus related invoices for 6 months
The application process took the full 10 business days (plus the day of application), just as indicated on the embassy's website. The approval came pretty late, after the business hours of the embassy. So, don't be alarmed if you haven't heard anything by 5 pm on day 10!
Also, be warned that it's impossible to contact the embassy in Phnom Penh! They don't pickup the phone, they don't answer any emails and - according to second-hand information - they don't let you in if you visit in person!
And one more thing to consider for my nomad friends: Internet in Cambodia is a nightmare! So, be prepared to take a holiday or watch the hour glass forever!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post shares a detailed experience of applying for the DTV visa in Phnom Penh, Cambodia under the Workation category. The author describes the preparation of various documents, including proof of location, financial evidence, and a business portfolio. They highlight the importance of having everything organized in advance and mention the challenges faced during the application process, such as communication difficulties with the embassy. The approval process took the expected 10 business days, and the author provides tips for ensuring the visa is accepted upon arrival in Thailand.
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