Just got my DTV Workcation application approved!! 😆
(UK citizen - Jakarta Embassy)
Approved in 5 days
Here is a full detailed breakdown of my application.
I may have gone a little overboard but I didn't want to take any chances so you may not need to upload to this extent but I wanted to have every base covered
Documents Uploaded
Current Location PDF
* Cover page - explaining what is in this PDF broken into sections 1 and 2
* Section 1 - Cover letter. Explaining why I want to come to Thailand and agreeing to stay compliant with all of the visa rules
* Section 2 - Proof of current location. On seperate pages; my passport biodata page, picture of me on white background (took on phone and used canva to resize to a passport photo size), evidence of entry (I went through the e-Gates and didnt get a stamp so i gave picture of boarding pass, e-Visa, short stay permit), selfie of me standing outside my apartment building holding my passport next to a sign with the building name and finally an Airbnb booking confimtion
Then the next document was my Financials PDF
* Cover page - explaining the 2 sections of this PDF again with short bullet points of what's inside each section
* Section 1 - Proof of 500,000THB. For this, I showed bank statements going back to April. With Starling bank I used a date range rather than giving 4 individual monthly statements it was just one long one with an ending balance over the amount needed
* Section 2 - Proof of income. My wages are paid into a different bank account so i sent 4 months of individual Barclays statements highlighting (using chrome when you open PDF) all of the deposits from my employer in UK
The final document was my employment PDF,
* Cover page of what is in the PDF split into 2 sections
* Section 1 - Proof of employment. On separate pages I had; a signed letter from my employer on company letterhead stating I could work remotely (used ChatGPT to write it), a company registration certificate from Companies House gov website, my signed employee contract, 4 months' worth of payslips downloaded and merged together
* Section 2 - Portfolio of Work. I just made a simple document showing my workflow of what I usually do on a normal day step by step so they could see the process and I supplied screenshots for each step so it was super clear
I applied Wed 20th Aug and I received my approval email Mon 25th Aug.
Notes/Tips:
1. I only transferred the 500,000THB in GBP on 07/08/25, and it had been sitting there for 13 days
2. I only work 1 day a week remotely, so my income is very minimal
3. I read through all of the posts in this group and saw what most people was getting rejected for/requesting more docs for in Jakarta and made a list to make sure I included everything.
Everyone's posts in this group chat really helped me when I was applying so I hope this can help someone else too!
Questions for next steps
* Do I need to do anything else before I arrive other than print my visa in A5?
* How do I know which office to report to every 90 days? Do I get to choose what city it is in or is it selected for me?
* Is there any further documents i need to supply besides my visa & passport when i arrive in Thailand?
Now get me back to the land of smiles 🥳🥳🥳
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their recent success in obtaining the DTV Workcation visa in Thailand, detailing the application process and the documents they submitted. Key points include having a breakdown of documentation for proving current location, financial stability, and employment status. The user emphasizes thorough preparation and shares tips from their experience, including the importance of showing proof of the DTV visa upon arrival and the process of reporting every 90 days. Additional comments from the community provide further insights and advice for a smooth transition.
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