What is the process and requirements for obtaining a Workcation visa in Thailand?

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Workcation Approved 🎉 (Manila)

I hope a delayed post is better than no post 555.

**Timeline**:
**February 2nd**: I applied and paid.
**February 9th**: Been asked for further documents and to arrive for an interview.
**February 11th**: Arrived for the interview. The interviewer was very friendly. Actually She was more curious about me and my laptop than my work. Later that day I was approved.
**March 6th**: Arrived in Thailand. No questions asked (Male Immigration Officer).

**A note on printing**: I printed and laminated my DTV. A6 wasn't available so I chose A4. Actually, it is very redundant IMO. The Thai officer had trouble getting the laminated visa into his scanner.

**My notes**:
In case your **payslips **aren't in English, you better translate and highlight parts of net income, month, annual salary...
In your **bank flow** - highlight the income that matches the payslips you attached.
**Location risk**: Not being near the embassy where you applied is a risk in case you are called for an interview. Do you really want to take that risk?
**Regarding the wait**: There was a week between my application and being summoned for an interview, but it actually took less time than it seems. This is because the Thai elections were held during those dates, there was a weekend, and I originally applied after business hours of the embassy.

In case you have a question I haven't replied to, I would be glad to answer :)
This group helped me a lot and now it's my (delayed) time to share!

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This post shares a personal experience of applying for a Workcation visa in Thailand. The author outlines their timeline from application to approval, providing details about the interview process, document requirements, and tips for successful application. They emphasize the importance of having translated payslips and bank statements and address potential risks associated with applying from a location far from the embassy. The author also encourages others to prepare necessary documents and offers help for any further questions.

James ******** · Answer

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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.

Charlene ********** · Answer

For documents needed. Is certificate of employment enough or they usually ask for work contract?

Thanks in advanced

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