What is the process and requirements for applying for a DTV Workcation visa through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C.?

DTV APPROVED!

I’m an independent contractor (freelancer)

Applied through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. under the DTV Workcation/remote-work route.

Applied: August 18, 2026

Approved: August 31, 2026

Total time: 13 days

NO AGENT

INITIAL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED:

• Passport / passport information page

• Recent photograph

• Proof of current location in the United States

• Bank statements showing I maintained the required 500,000 THB+ financial requirement

• Employment/remote-work verification letter

• Evidence supporting my freelance/independent contractor work

• Portfolio/work samples

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUESTED BY THE EMBASSY:

They later contacted me and specifically requested:

• Updated employment verification letter showing my full name, position, that I am a digital nomad/remote worker, period of employment/work, and an authorized signature

• Recent pay slips/pay reports showing my name, company name, and pay period

I submitted the additional documents they requested, my application eventually changed to Pending Approval, and then I received the APPROVED email today!

I did everything myself with NO AGENT. The waiting definitely had me stressed 😂, especially after receiving the additional-document request, but Washington D.C. came through!

Hopefully this helps anyone applying through the Washington, D.C. Embassy under the Workcation/remote-worker route. Be prepared to document your work and income clearly, and if they request additional documents, give them exactly what they’re asking!