What should I do if my employer is unaware of the remote work certificate needed for my DTV application in Thailand?

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Nov 5, 2024

2 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey everyone,

This question is especially for my fellow Germans who have applied for the DTV. I submitted my application today, and the embassy has requested a "Certificate of employment from the employer that allows you to work remotely (online)" (in German: "Arbeitsbescheinigung des Arbeitgebers, der es Ihnen ermöglicht, Remote (Online) zu arbeiten").

My employer does allow me to work remotely, but I've never received an official certificate confirming it. When I called my boss (we’re a small company), he didn’t even know such a document was required. For those who have been through this: what did you do? Should my employer simply write a letter stating that I (Kevin Wojtas) am allowed to work remotely and then sign it?

If anyone has dealt with a similar situation, I’d appreciate hearing what worked for you.

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

User Kevin Wojtas seeks advice on obtaining a certificate from his employer to confirm his ability to work remotely for his DTV visa application to Thailand. He faces challenges since his small company does not typically issue such certificates. Commenters suggest various solutions, such as having his employer write a signed letter of permission, using official letterhead, and even creating the document himself for the employer's signature. Some advise that this document may not be necessary for certain visa types, like the LTR, and recommend consulting the consulate for a template.

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James *********

Ask the consulate for a template

2 months ago

Alain ***************

Am besten mit nettem Briefpapier mit firmenlogo und Unterschrift vom boss. Die thai stehen auf sowas. Ich hab einen einkommensnachweis von der schweizerischen Botschaft mitgeschickt, einen Auszug aus dem betreibungsregisterdas fanden sie ganz toll, auch wenn es nicht nötig war. Papierkram beeindruckt hier 😱

2 months ago

Kevin ********

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@Alain **************

ja genau um so was hab ich tatsächlich gefragt, mit Logo schön ordentlich als Geschäftsbrief mit Unterschrift vom Geschäftsführer und noch Firmenstempel :)

2 months ago

Alain ***************

@Kevin *******

ich hab via soft power und bestäigten termine im bumrungrad Hospital auf derem Geschäftspapier beworben. Vorher in bern angerufen und die meinten boah, super Voraussetzungen. E-visum dauerte 2 tage. Ein visa agent aus bangkok hat mich kostenpflichtig beraten. Das war es mir wert. Hab vorher mal in Thailand gearbeitet und da musste sowieso erst das work permit anuliert werden. Dann musste ich sowieso zu besuch in die Schweiz und gleich wieder nach bkk zurück mit dtv im Gepäck

2 months ago

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Alain ***************

Elías ********

You can write the letter, then ask your boss to sign it.

2 months ago

Kevin ********

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@Elías *******

yeah got it today in the morning and send to embassy ;)

2 months ago

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Kevin ********

Jo **********

you don’t need it not even for the LTR

2 months ago

Kevin ********

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@Jo *********

but they requested it :) I got already a letter from my boss which confirms the position of my job, that I can work remotely/online including Thailand and signed by him. That should be enough

2 months ago

Jo **********

@Kevin *******

ok ✅ i am surprised by that

a month ago

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Jo **********

Will ************

Yes get signed written permission from your boss to state you can work remotely for the company when in Thailand

2 months ago

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Will ************