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What should I do after my freelancer visa application was rejected by the Thai Embassy in Singapore?

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Oct 6, 2025

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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Just got a rejection notice from the Thai Embassy in Singapore.

I applied via the freelancer route - supplied all the documents necessary within the application form. My portfolio, my bank account showing 500,000 THB for 3 months.

I'm also a Singapore citizen applying. 

I find it so weird that they didn't ask for more documents nor for an interview, but it just went from "Document Checking" > "Waiting for Approval" > "Rejected"

I'm trying to call them now to find out the reason. Should I head down to the embassy in person to ask for the reason for this 'ineligibility'?

Edit: Is there anything I can do about this now? Or just take the L and try applying from another country?

That $500 application fee hurts and I'm not sure if I would be willing to spend to try again even with Soft Power. It's ridiculous.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A Singapore citizen recently faced rejection of their Thai freelancer visa application without detailed reasons provided. Despite submitting a portfolio and showing sufficient funds, their application went directly from document check to rejection. The individual is contemplating whether to inquire further at the embassy, seek advice on possible reapplication, or consider applying from another country. Community members suggest reviewing submitted documents for completeness, considering a cover letter to clarify work details, and researching the application process more thoroughly before reapplying.

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Anonymous ******************

This group has hundreds and hundreds of posts from helpful people telling you exactly what documents to apply with for workcation, which embassy needs what and to combine everything into 1 PDF!! You could fit many pages in the limit they gave.

Unfortunately you definitely didn’t give enough information on your remote work, a portfolio isn’t enough. They won’t refund you.

You needed better research before applying.

Use the search 🔍 function in this group and apply again, probably from a different embassy

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

If the content is made in Thailand, that’s work visa territory.

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

U can try going there & talk to them. They’re usually friendly & helpful. A friend also SG citizen got rejected then they went through it w him how to resubmit and approved!

2 days ago

Steve *******

It says not eligible, so whatever job documents you supplied were probably not enough for them to accept you as a remote worker.

Did you write a cover letter explaining everything about your situation? That letter is usually what they look at the longest (more than 3 seconds)

2 days ago

Kyle **********

There's no scam. According to their reply, you aren't eligible for the DTV visa. Like other folks mentioned above, it seems you made mistakes or u don't follow the requisites from the embassy. Did you show them JUST your portfolio and your bank account with money seasoned for 3 months?

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Kyle *********

Yes, because that was what was asked in the application form. I assumed they would ask for my other documents (which I have prepared already) in the “additional documents” section.

I had no other areas to upload PDFs.

a day ago

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Anonymous *************

Saqline ********

If you’re comfortable, you can send me the documents you submitted there (not the bank one, only the section where you uploaded the work-related documents). I’ll check and let you know the possible reasons.

2 days ago

Kay *********

Wow, they take 500$ then don’t explain why rejected and not return the money? The ultimate scam!

2 days ago

Don *******

@Kay ********

it’s $500 SGD. 300ish euros. 3000 HKD. It’s less than a night out in Singapore

a day ago

Kay *********

@Don ******

It’s 3 months wages in Philippines

a day ago

Don *******

@Kay ********

$500 SGD is all relative. You can compare that with the wages of an impoverished third world country too.

There’s nothing scam about it. It’s an application fee for someone to review the documents. They aren’t working for charity - it’s a for-profit scheme. They also won’t give reasons as that would require time so it’s easier to reject. They don’t owe anyone anything. 40K+ applicants have been approved.

a day ago

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Don *******

Anna *********

@Kay ********

seriously The charge is for the application not the approval If you knew anything you would know that

2 days ago

Christopher ***********

@Anna ********

Application fee is to provide a product/service. With that fee goes reasonable expectations of customer service. Fortunately, neither you nor the consulate get to decide what is reasonable.

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

@Anna ********

yes, that's the beauty of the scam. amazing

2 days ago

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Anonymous *************

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@Kay ********

Yeah my thoughts exactly. Or even helping me out with it.

2 days ago

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Anonymous *************

Henrik *****

Why didn’t you read the Embassy website thoroughly before you applied, then you would know that no reasons will be given in case of rejection, and you are wasting your time to try to get one.

Nor did you follow this group very close, because then you would have known the same facts, and wouldn’t be surprised.

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Henrik ****

I did read the embassy website and I prepared all my documents. However there were no sections on the application form that asked for invoices, just financial evidence, employment proof, etc

I was waiting for them to request for more documents where I could submit.

I also did do some searches in this group but I did not find any information about having to cram any random information into a pdf and just submitting even though it was not the answer to their question.

2 days ago

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Anonymous *************

Che *****

How long did it take from submission to rejection? I reckon maybe it's something to do with steady flow of income, ie. they're looking for non-freelancers, just a guess. The SG embassy is not known for its friendliness.

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Che ****

Submitted on 29th September, changed to Awaiting Approval on 2 Oct and rejected on 6 October

2 days ago

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Anonymous *************

Maksym ***********

Not eligible - this is their comment for rejection.

What about rental agreement in Singapore AND accomodation/rental in thailand?

2 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Maksym **********

What rental agreement in Singapore? I live at home. My bank statement shows my home address. I was unable to submit any documents about my accommodation in Thailand because there were no areas to upload. I did fill in the accommodation information in the form though.

2 days ago

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Anonymous *************

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