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What is the process and experience for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Feb 2, 2026

3 months ago

ZiY****

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Hello, this is my DTV journey.

12 Jan , Submitted in Manila, Philippines 

13 Jan, Additional Documents Requested 

19 Jan, Additional Documents Requested

21 Jan, Additional Documents Requested 

26 Jan, DTV Approved 🥳

Arun Thai Cooking School, they recommend me Issa Compass and I go with it. I did do my research a bit before making my decision. 

Things I prepared.

1. Deposit funds into my K Bank account on first week of Oct.

2. Signed up for cooking class with Arun Thai in Dec.

3. Prepared letter of intent and how I will support myself while I am in Thailand. I ask my sister to write a sponsor letter for me because I am unemployed. 

4. Booked flexible Manila to Bangkok air ticket since I am not sure of the results.

5. Bring all of my hard copy with me to Manila in case Embassy appoint me for interview, one dark color business casual outfit too 😅

I have great experience with Arun Thai and ISSA, Arun Thai provide necessary documents seamlessly and their class are super flexible in schedule. I will be very happy to attend all the classes. 

Issa was very helpful too, although I can do the submission myself I choose third-party because I don't need to worry about formality in submission such as file size, name spacing, payment etc. 

All in all, I have great experience. Had a great time in Manila too.

On 28 Jan, landed in DMK. The IO don't even look at my DTV print out and I got my first 6 month seal.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shared their experience applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. They submitted their application on January 12 in Manila and received approval by January 26 after responding to several requests for additional documents. They prepared for the application by depositing funds into a Thai bank account, enrolling in a cooking class, and crafting a letter of intent explaining their financial support during their stay. They chose to use a third-party service, ISSA Compass, to assist with the application process. Upon arrival in Bangkok, they successfully entered the country without issues. The user expressed satisfaction with their experience at Arun Thai and ISSA.

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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.

3 months ago

Tapan ********

Congratulations 🎉

3 months ago

FunTig******

How much funds?

3 months ago

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FunTig******

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa through a cooking school in Vietnam?

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