What is the process and requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Germany?

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Flew back to Germany and applied for DTV in Munich. Was pleasantly surprised that it only took 5 business days to get approved.

Here’s what I provided in case it’s helpful to someone in the future 👇🏼

Embassy: Munich, applied online
DTV Type: Workcation / Digital Nomad
Applied Date: March 2nd 2025 (Sun)
Approved Date: March 7th 2025 (Fri)

Provided:
- German business registration (Gewerbeschein)
- Scan of passport page
- Website (screenshotted the website and provided as a pdf + added domain link on top of the pdf). Website includes testimonials from past clients, portfolio showcasing work, etc.
- Bank statement (pdf) showing only final balance of above 500.000baht and date
- Biometric Passport photo
- Certificate of registration (Meldebescheinigung)

No interview or extra documents were requested. Received Visa per mail 5 days later.

Big thank you to the people in this group providing help and input ✌🏼

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shares their successful DTV application experience from Munich, detailing the documentation provided and the quick approval time of 5 business days. They applied for a Digital Nomad Visa while meeting the financial requirement of a bank statement showing a balance of 500,000 baht. Follow-up comments inquire about funds' location, implications of extended stays outside Germany, and practical tips for arriving in Thailand.

Kanniga ********* · Answer

Do you know if you can keep your company if you stay outside of Germany for more than 180 days? Or would there be any issues with your main residence? What could happen if you stay abroad longer, for example, in Thailand with a DTV Visa? I’d like to have a German client while operating a freelance business and live and work from Thailand for as long as possible, then repeat.

Tony ********** · Answer

Does this money have to be in a Thai bank account?

James ******** · Answer

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.

Adam ********** · Answer

So just to understand it.. you had the 500.000 on your BA for couple of days, just to prove the amount?

What is the process and requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Germany?

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