What is the process for obtaining a DTV Workation visa in Thailand as an EU citizen?

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DTV Workation, EU Citizen, remote business started few years ago.

5th May - I arrived to Hanoi

8th May - I applied for DTV for workation

13th May - status changed to pending approval

15th May - rejected (no reason given). I went to embassy and asked them personally,after she checked my document, she said  - "Change an embassy". That was a bit ridiculous but I did what she said.

23rd May - I arrived to Vientiane (Laos)

24th May - I applied again

26th May - I was asked for an additional document which I provided but in better quality (passport bio page)

26th May after about 1 hour - status changed to pending approval

26th May after another 1 hour - I was invited for interview

5th June - Interview and visa approved.

Interview Question:
* What kind of plans do you have to spend time in Thailand?
* Show me account with your invoice payments
* Show me account where you have a balance over 500k
* Show me what do you do, examples of your work

Key tips:
* Dress well, be polite and elegant, very important thing in my opinion
* Take your laptop or print everything what you have provided
* Double check if your mobile apps are working to show your statements or bank balance
* Smile (yes,really), don't go there like you would go to jail, this helps in my opinion

I hope that will help other people.

Ask Thailand · Answer

An EU citizen shared their experience applying for a DTV Workation visa after being initially rejected in Vietnam. They detailed the timeline from application to approval, including key steps, such as moving to Vientiane to reapply, providing necessary financial documentation, and an interview that focused on their business plans and financial stability. They offered multiple tips for success in navigating the interview process and emphasized the importance of appearing professional and well-prepared. Other commenters shared similar experiences and advice related to visas and their applications.

Thai ************ · Answer

Interesting to see the interview questions. The common themes seem to be:

• Proof of funds

• Source of income

• Nature of remote work/business

• Intended activities in Thailand

Those seem fairly consistent with what many successful DTV applicants have reported so far.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I second this Vientiane report.

I also got denied in Vietnam (soft power in hcm for me), and went to Laos. Got my interview about 8 business days after applying (the sign says 5-10).

The interview was not intentionally stressful or interrogative, but they did ask how I would be supporting myself, checked the printed docs (statements, letter, school docs, etc), And verified by having me show again on my phone. So not hard, just thorough.

I agree with all the tips, especially the smile 🙂

James ******** · Answer

You say EU Citizen

What is your passport nation?

Your report is well done 👍

Will be helpful for others.

Thank You 😊

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.

Pyae ********** · Answer

Were they check the transitions whether the show money amount was deposited in last 3 or six months?

Nought******* · Answer

How many invoices and transactions are they looking for?

I am looking to start a new business, but perhaps not in Thailand if the company needs to be seasoned.

I am seasoned and have plenty of funds.

Andi *********** · Answer

🎉 Congrats.Encouraging post for those who have failed.

What is the process for obtaining a DTV Workation visa in Thailand as an EU citizen?

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