What is the process for applying for a DTV visa for remote work in Thailand?

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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.

Ask Thailand · Answer

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.

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.

What is the process for applying for a DTV visa for remote work in Thailand?

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