What residency proof is required for an Irish citizen applying for a DTV visa while living in Thailand?

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Irish Citizen/London Embassy/Already living in Thailand
Hi everyone,

This may be a bit of a unorthodox one but looking for anyone who has had a similar experience to advice me. I’ve been living in Thailand for 7 years. I currently have a Non-B and working permit but I want to move to working fully online and therefore transition to a DTV visa.

What I’m concerned about is the new rules since September 1st where you have to show residency in a country that is not Thailand. Currently my residency is Thailand so I’m wondering what proof is needed and what they will accept for this? I obviously will go back to Ireland to apply and I still have an Irish drivers license and bank account and an address where bank statements are sent but I don’t live there. Is this going to be a hard no or is there a work around? Or am I misunderstanding the new rules?

Any help or advice appreciated.

Thank you!!

Ask Thailand · Answer

An Irish citizen living in Thailand for 7 years is considering transitioning from a Non-B visa to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) but is concerned about new residency requirements that demand proof of residency in a country other than Thailand. They intend to apply from Ireland, holding an Irish driver's license, bank account, and fixed address in Ireland, but are worried about the validity of these documents given their actual residence in Thailand. Community responses vary, with some emphasizing the risk of rules scrutiny, while others assure that the documentation should suffice for the application.

Daron ************ · Answer

If you “live” in Thailand so you’re not in residence in Ireland .so you would be abusing a DTV visa .. and increasing scrutiny on genuine applicants 👏👏👏

Henrik ***** · Answer

Stay on non-B if possible, much better visa and conditions for a real longstay.

Knowledgeab*********** · Answer

You’ll be all good mate, just apply in Ireland 👍🏻

Biff ******* · Answer

Your documentation in Ireland will be fine.

There are no questions on the application that say ‘come on now, where d’you really live?’ You’ll be complying with the rules regarding where you’re applying from, and staying there till you get a decision so you’ll be fine.

What residency proof is required for an Irish citizen applying for a DTV visa while living in Thailand?

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