DTV approved
* Consulate: New York
* Category: Workcation (remote employee of a company in the United States)
Documents submitted:
* Driver's license as proof of residence
* Bank statement for proof of funds of at least 500,000 THB
* Employment contract
The same day the visa application was submitted, I received a request from the consulate for additional documents:
(1) A bank statement with at least $16,000 USD - my balance in the statement was more than 500,000 THB, but it looks like each embassy has their own minimum in USD (I've seen someone mention Los Angeles requires $17,000), so I requested an updated statement from my bank and resubmitted one which was above their required amount.
(2) A detailed description of my job duties and a job description that states my position can be worked remotely - I was expecting this because the employment contract I submitted didn't make any mention of remote work. I resubmitted a document with my job description listing the duties, and since it also doesn't make any direct mention of remote work, I attached the approval from my employer to work remotely abroad.
Approval timeline: The initial visa application was submitted on 17 Mar, and the status changed to Pending Approval on 10 Apr. The status remained at Pending Approval until 5 May, so I emailed the consulate requesting an update since this is considerably longer than the other approval timelines I've seen. They responded the next day that it will be approved as soon as possible, and I received the visa today.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully applied for a DTV visa at the New York consulate as a remote employee. After submitting required documents (driver's license, bank statement, and employment contract), they received a request for additional documentation, including a higher bank statement in USD and a detailed job description indicating remote capability. The application went from submission on March 17 to approval on May 5, following a prolonged pending status with inquiries to the consulate.
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