Answered2 months ago
What is the process of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Australia for Chilean passport holders?
🇹🇭 My DTV experience applying from Australia – Chilean passport 🇨🇱
Sharing my process in case it helps someone:
● 17 Aug: I submitted my DTV application from Australia under the freelancer/remote worker category. (I attached my professional portfolio, work experience, freelance work, university degree, financial statements, and my Australian/VEVO visa. My Australian student visa expired on August 31st.)
● 26 Aug: The Thai Embassy in Canberra asked for my ABN and a new photo. My ABN showed as cancelled, so I explained the situation and uploaded proof that I had applied for a new one.
● 27 Aug: They asked for a letter confirming current remote work, or alternatively proof of enrolment in a Thai Soft Power activity.
● 27–28 Aug: I have 6 years of experience as a freelancer and with casual clients, but I didn't have a contract, so as not to make up something false I enrolled in a 9-month Muay Thai program in Phuket (20,000 THB) and uploaded the official enrolment letter plus supporting documents from the gym.
● 31 Aug: My DTV was approved 🎉, on the final day of my Australian visa.
In total, it took around 14 calendar days from application to approval.
My advice: reply quickly to any document requests, be transparent if there is an issue, and upload clear and complete supporting documents.
This is just my personal experience with the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra.
Sharing my process in case it helps someone:
● 17 Aug: I submitted my DTV application from Australia under the freelancer/remote worker category. (I attached my professional portfolio, work experience, freelance work, university degree, financial statements, and my Australian/VEVO visa. My Australian student visa expired on August 31st.)
● 26 Aug: The Thai Embassy in Canberra asked for my ABN and a new photo. My ABN showed as cancelled, so I explained the situation and uploaded proof that I had applied for a new one.
● 27 Aug: They asked for a letter confirming current remote work, or alternatively proof of enrolment in a Thai Soft Power activity.
● 27–28 Aug: I have 6 years of experience as a freelancer and with casual clients, but I didn't have a contract, so as not to make up something false I enrolled in a 9-month Muay Thai program in Phuket (20,000 THB) and uploaded the official enrolment letter plus supporting documents from the gym.
● 31 Aug: My DTV was approved 🎉, on the final day of my Australian visa.
In total, it took around 14 calendar days from application to approval.
My advice: reply quickly to any document requests, be transparent if there is an issue, and upload clear and complete supporting documents.
This is just my personal experience with the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra.
Answer summary
A Chilean national shares their experience of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Australia. The application process included submitting a range of documents such as work experience, financial statements, and a portfolio. The Thai Embassy requested additional documentation like an ABN and proof of current work. After a series of communications, including proof of enrollment in a Muay Thai program, the visa was approved in 14 days, coinciding with the expiration of their Australian student visa. The author advises timely responses and clear documentation for a smoother application.
49 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Max **********
Chill out stop overthinking! If you worry about waiting in queue most likely you won’t enjoy your stay here!
Simon *******
You need to apply for a 60 day tourist visa on line in your own country,
It will be easier and cheaper to get a 60 day tourist visa than having to go to immigration in Thailand to get a 30 day extension, you could always pay an agent to sort out an extension and enter on a 30 day exemption stamp.
It will be easier and cheaper to get a 60 day tourist visa than having to go to immigration in Thailand to get a 30 day extension, you could always pay an agent to sort out an extension and enter on a 30 day exemption stamp.
Simon *******
If you are over 60 at any airport when you arrive tell the airport you require assistance, they then automatically put you through the fast track for free.
You do not need to be registered disabled anyone over 60 can do it.
You do not need to be registered disabled anyone over 60 can do it.
Kaz ********
As published in the Royal Gazette on the 1st September only 30 days as of the 15th September.
Sean ********
That’s what I am hoping to do get an agent in London to do it for me.
BronzeF*******
You need to get the tourist visa, before flying out. 60 day exempt is being replaced by a 30 day exempt in a few days
John *********
Why not just 30 day visa exempt on arrival and extend for another 30 days for 1900 baht?
Paul *********
I'm quiet good with technology and found it very complicated. Most people on here will not have applied since the changes were announced on Monday. I have. It's a nightmare. I was knocked backn3 times asking for more information and another photo. When I tried "for the last time". I found that they had changed there mind and it has been approved.
You will need to merge 3 bank statements into 1 pdf and probably have to do a merge on your eticket as it will more than likely be on 2 pages.
If you need any help you can drop me a pm. Happy to help you if I can. ;)
You will need to merge 3 bank statements into 1 pdf and probably have to do a merge on your eticket as it will more than likely be on 2 pages.
If you need any help you can drop me a pm. Happy to help you if I can. ;)
Heather *******
Paul Malcolm thank you so much for your kindness. I'll show your message to my nephew..hopefully he will understand it..and congratulations for your approval
Paul *********
Heather Lough no problems.
Christer *****
Probably can't board the plane as your return ticket is outside the permissable stay.
Graham ********
Christer Bau when I came earlier this year my return flight was 87 days after I arrived and I had no problems with Qatar or when I arrived at Bangkok.
John *********
Christer Bau even if she extends for another 30 days?
Ade ********
Extend for anothe 30 days on koh chang immigration office if you cant sort out the 60 day visa online
Alfie ******
Hopefully you get refused boarding because your exit is longer than the 30 exemption so stop being a prick and spend £30 and get a 60 day tourist visa... End of story
John *********
Alfie Hart what a disgrace you are
Paul *********
Alfie Hart why are you being an arsehole?
Robert *********
Alfie Hart why so rude ?
Heather *******
Alfie Hart read my question properly..it's not about spending £30.. it's about difficulties doing things on line...and no need to be rude and condescending..says more about you than me.. end of story
Martyn *********
Heather Lough if you cannot fill online or a friend come for 29 days exit one or two weeks then re enter
Alan **********
LOL You're tied with a billion people for the "World's Biggest Technophobe !!!
But somehow you managed to get onto Facebook, make this post, AND previously do the TDAC, so maybe you're not so bad after all ? 😆
To keep the tech to a minimum, you could enter visa-exempt (i.e. NO visa), so long as you haven't been in Thailand "too much" recently, get stamped in for 30 days, and, near the end of the 30 days, go to the local Immigration office and get a 30-day extension.
OTOH, you could get a child or grandchild, or the next-door neighbor's 8-year-old, to help you apply for a Tourist Visa at the Thai E-visa site. 😉
P.S. John is right about not being able to get a visa INSIDE Thailand, and check with your AIRLINE about Fast Track for your business class ticket. It's up to them.
But somehow you managed to get onto Facebook, make this post, AND previously do the TDAC, so maybe you're not so bad after all ? 😆
To keep the tech to a minimum, you could enter visa-exempt (i.e. NO visa), so long as you haven't been in Thailand "too much" recently, get stamped in for 30 days, and, near the end of the 30 days, go to the local Immigration office and get a 30-day extension.
OTOH, you could get a child or grandchild, or the next-door neighbor's 8-year-old, to help you apply for a Tourist Visa at the Thai E-visa site. 😉
P.S. John is right about not being able to get a visa INSIDE Thailand, and check with your AIRLINE about Fast Track for your business class ticket. It's up to them.
Richie *********
I'd recommend a meet and greet concierge service for your arrival, it's worth it to avoid the queues, you wizz through the crowd on a buggy having your own personal guide. The immigration queue can be time consuming and long
Martyn *********
Richie Duhamel poof
Randy ***********
Half the time it doesn’t matter to go too fast because once you get through there, your back still not out so I worry about it. All you have to do is get through immigration fast and then you stand there for 35 minutes waiting for your bags doesn’t give you any good
Richie *********
Randy Laskowsky
Yes I agree, but who wants to queue up for as long as maybe 2 hours to get your passport stamped after a 12 hour flight?
I know what I'd sooner do. I always travel business class, so I know that my luggage will be amongst the first to arrive on the carousel.
Yes I agree, but who wants to queue up for as long as maybe 2 hours to get your passport stamped after a 12 hour flight?
I know what I'd sooner do. I always travel business class, so I know that my luggage will be amongst the first to arrive on the carousel.
Nick **********
Book wheelchair assitance with your flight both ends,your eligable at 66 to use fasttrak assitance.i do 😎
Tony **************
Nick O'reilly
Assistance is any age at the airports in UK & Bangkok..
Assistance is any age at the airports in UK & Bangkok..
Graham ********
You get 30 days which you can extend for another 30 days at an immigration office. I did it this year in Bangkok and was in and out of the immigration office within an hour.
Tony **************
Graham Moncar
You would have got a 60 day visa exempt automatically...
Can you explain why you had to go to immigration to extend.
Always good to know stuff.
You would have got a 60 day visa exempt automatically...
Can you explain why you had to go to immigration to extend.
Always good to know stuff.
Erika ************
Not anymore it changed
Peter ********
Maybe look up a travel agency in your neighborhood that want to help you with the application.
Christer *****
Peter Slaman best suggestion so far
Edit **********
As from
Mid September, 30 days only. All confirmed in the Royal Gazette!
Mid September, 30 days only. All confirmed in the Royal Gazette!
Nigel ***********
Edit J Cooke old news this . Not what she is asking
Ant ***********
You will need to get a 60 day tourist Visa
From the Thai Embassy in your home country
Business class doesn’t get you any favours at immigration on arrival , all you get is your luggage will come out first at the baggage carousel
Go online to the
Thai embassy website in London
Create an ID
Follow your way to Visas
Click on tourist Visa
Select single entry 60 day
Upload copy of passport
Upload photo within last 6 months
Upload copy of evidence of location
( utility bill or license )
Upload flight no & date flying out
Upload evidence of funds in a bank in your name .
200,000 thousand come & go out of Bangkok everyday , you will be fine
From the Thai Embassy in your home country
Business class doesn’t get you any favours at immigration on arrival , all you get is your luggage will come out first at the baggage carousel
Go online to the
Thai embassy website in London
Create an ID
Follow your way to Visas
Click on tourist Visa
Select single entry 60 day
Upload copy of passport
Upload photo within last 6 months
Upload copy of evidence of location
( utility bill or license )
Upload flight no & date flying out
Upload evidence of funds in a bank in your name .
200,000 thousand come & go out of Bangkok everyday , you will be fine
Susie *********
Ant W Tailor I'm from Aus🇦🇺 & thanks you've made it clear what to do, cos thinking of holidaying for 3mths in Hua Hin was becoming stressful as we're not real tech savvy either. But im going to follow your list (but from the Thai embassy in 🇦🇺)👍
Ant ***********
Susie Dolling
Quite a few Aussies in Hua Hin
Incl Me ☑️
Yes Aust embassy website
Sydney / Canberra is straight forward
You can also get a
Multi entry tourist EVisa
Which will cover 6 months
But still has conditions
Quite a few Aussies in Hua Hin
Incl Me ☑️
Yes Aust embassy website
Sydney / Canberra is straight forward
You can also get a
Multi entry tourist EVisa
Which will cover 6 months
But still has conditions
John *************
Ant W Tailor wrong information. Business class is fast track at immigration. Just pass on the right hand side.
Todd ********
Ant W Tailor i came to Thailand 2 weeks ago with Qatar in Business Class and i most definitely used the fast track line to the right with no issues whatsoever. At 6am with multiple euro and Indian arrivals was a def advantage. Yup and luggage was priority as well
Randy ***********
Business class and you don’t always get that so depends I’m where they want us direct. You doesn’t matter if we have business class or not that doesn’t mean a fast track through immigration.
Nigel ***********
You do not automatically get fast track just because your in buisness class . Last time I went fast tra l but was no quicker than the other que . You get your 30 day on arrival but I get my 30 day visa at immigration via thai agent in Thailand to extend to the 60 days.
Paul *******
Nigel Middleton Emirates gets you fast track
Phil ******
Nigel Middleton thai airways seem to do but no others
Jonathan **********
You can’t get a 60 day visa in Bangkok. To apply for a tourist visa you have to be outside the country. You could get a visa waiver that will only be good for 30 days, which you can spend a day at immigration to extend by 30 days.
John **********
You can't get a 60 day visa from inside Thailand, you need to apply before you travel. If you're struggling get someone to help you
Anthony *******
@John *********
hi i arrive to Thailand on the 8th dec for 35nts from the uk leave on the 12th jan.staying in thailand for whole time .I think its a single entry visa I need.when is the earliest I need to apply for the e-visa is it 60 days before I arrive.also the recent photo I need cani get it done in a photo booth and upload to the visa ( never done a visa before)John **********
@Anthony ******
the earliest is 90 days as that's the longest it remains valid to enter Thailand, I'd suggest 60 is betterJohn *********
Anthony Horan you can get your photo taken at a photo shop and they will email it to you.
Or you can do it yourself.
Or you can do it yourself.
Martyn *********
Anthony Horan take photo of yourself via mobile
Activity
33 joined33
people
Related
25What is the process for applying for a Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Australia on a Chilean passport?
5.8k53602mo
What is the process and requirements for applying for a DTV Workcation visa through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C.?
1.6k13132mo
What should I do after my DTV Workcation visa application was denied, and has anyone had success reapplying from another country?
23.9k1673705mo
What is the process for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand from Japan?
6641145mo
Should I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Australia or Thailand?
1.4k1279mo
What documents and process are required to apply for a DTV visa from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
1.4k21310mo
How can I successfully apply for a DTV visa in Thailand based on personal experiences?
2.1k11301y
What is the application experience for a DTV (Workation) visa in Singapore?
1.3k861y
What is the process and timeframe for applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Brussels or Paris?
1.7k1661y
What should I do if my DTV Visa application in Vienna is still pending approval after 10 days?
893561y
What is the application process and required documents for a DTV visa approved in Hanoi, Vietnam?
1.4k4171y
What were the steps and requirements for getting a Digital Nomad Visa as a UK Limited Company owner in Thailand?
1.6k5311y
What are the steps and experiences involved in applying for the DTV visa in Vietnam for digital nomads?
1.8k7291y
What is the process for applying for a digital nomad visa in Thailand?
576212y
What is the process and requirements for applying for a DTV visa as a remote worker in Thailand?
9471142y
What are the requirements and application process for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Australia for Australian citizens?
596132y
What was the process for obtaining a remote work visa for Thailand from Hanoi?
2.1k14202y
What are the steps and documentation required for a Freelancer DTV application at the Berlin Embassy?
2.2k14232y
How long do I have to upload additional documents for my DTV visa application in Thailand?
810412y
How can a 19-year-old successfully apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?
3.9k18692y
What documents should I provide to apply for a digital nomad visa as a German national with a US LLC?
1.4k992y
What is the process for applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand from Australia?
2.2k9352y
What documents are required for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand for remote workers?
814262y
What is the application process for the Digital Nomad Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh?
2.9k17292y
What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?
9.6k461552y
Resources
Need help with your DTV visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served