What should I do if my workation visa application for Thailand was rejected without explanation?

Just wait, they'll email you the reason later. Most likely, there was an error in the form.

What some of these folks are doing is making up portfolios and bs trying to screen shot it and getting rejected. You have to show 6 months of bank statements with income going into said account. They look for regular deposits from a source that can be tracked. You can’t just throw some money into an account or make up some “portfolio” or you’ll be rejected every single time. You must show that you have consistent deposits that are high enough to meet their criteria. When the paperwork is right most people get their visa in 4-5 days after applying. If you’re having trouble it’s more than likely you tried to bs or make something up or your revenue is from something illegal, either way they’re are going to know. They actually check your stuff out which is good.

I also got a rejection on 21st of December. I have all documents I applied in Berlin, Germany. I think recently something happened. I emailed and called to ask for a reason since in my case I am the person who DTV was actually made for :/ dm me for exchange I cannot keep up with most of the nonsense here

For work cation, you also need 6 months of payslips. So you should be showing 6 months of income (ie. Each month) where you are receiving income from your ecom store.

Also just as a friendly tip based on the way you wrote this post, provide your info with clarity and be clear in your letter, addressing their concerns. Think of it from their pov, why would you be a red flag. And keep that in mind whilst writing the letter.

Best of luck

Try Vietnam, if you work online you can just live on a tourist visa and workout if you want to stay long term.

Much cheaper cost of living in Vietnam as well

my boyfriend also applied through an agency on the 17th. Yesterday, they were notified that it was rejected as well

You have to make sure you have a remote/online business

People need to stop trying to do your visa apps by yourself and hire someone that knows what they are doing so you don't miss anything. You miss one small thing, like you didn't sign in the correct spot and they will reject. I've been here over ten years and never had an issue with my visa.

Use agency. Maybe Thai visa Centre can give you advice. (

Is that DTV visa?

When i applied i was doing cod as well , I had to write a cover letter from my company email and print it and attach to my application along with some contracts & invoices i got my dtv sticker in october last year when it was easier but that was some of the requirements

Better hire a agent because they how to bypass the burocracy

Visit the embassy.

Maybe the want a UKaddress and a utility bill as proof of residence.

Plus a letter signed by you declaring that you can work in Thailand remotely without issue.

Why not enter as a simple tourist??

I got rejected last year. then I added my monthly income. then I got accepted within less than a week.

my take on this : you're making things too complicated. they are not interested in your Ltd files or whatever business files you have. the only thing they wanna see is if you have a steady income per month. show that income and keep things simple. Just my 2 cents.

I think you miss work contract

Just go to Vietnam on a 3 month tourism visa. Philippines has 3 years tourism visa. Thailand is just a pain now. I miss it and love Thailand but not worth it anymore.

Are you Indian by chance?

The govt doesnt owe you an explanation just like the UK govt doesn't accept every application at their discretion. Just apply somewhere else smh

Probably because you are not from India

They are not approving applications that are not made from your home country.

I think because you have just 1 friend in your FB account

Maybe this problem: if you apply at your home country embassy you need to be living in your home country. I see you are living in Hanoi. I just got mine in Australia but they asked for 2 extra documents in separate requests 1) further proof of funds 2) marital status. I suspect they are being really tough at the moment The head of immi is shaking the cages

Not only Thailand when my wife first applied for visa to go to England she got rejected 2rd time ok but I use6an agency after that I did myself

So I would suggest using g an agent for the first time

Screenshots of a “portfolio” are not acceptable. It says it right on the website.

Enough uk problems here. No need more.

Just guessing , maybe they didn’t accept screenshots. I had yearly pdf of profit loss for 2 years . . And 3 most recent business bank statements and personal savings. Also business registration of US business showing me as owner.

No such Visa.

Instead of asking on FB go and ask the Thai Embassy in your country.

May i ask did yoi have to pay the full amount upfront anf so how much did you get back

Why ask us all ? We don’t know . Why don’t you ask them ?

Just go to the Philippines 🇵🇭😊

Thailand is shutting down on itself. They are preparing for a purge and they don’t want witnesses.

No one likes cheap westerners 🤣 they think that you prolly will be a homeless begging on the streets of Pattaya for the money to buy tickets to go back home!!

Don't show too many details. Just show the basics that they require that can get you the visa will do. Get a visa agent to help you. Or alternatively get the Thai Elite membership for 650k baht which can last you for 5 years multi entry visa.

Maybe it was your criminal record?

where does all this sudden talk about agents come from? lol 🤣 they have no influence in the process

Try a lawyer

Go to an agent and one who has a great record in Thailand. If you are in Vietnam send a Thailand agent a social media chat or email.

Thailand immigration very watchful now.

We don’t want you here go away

Go to Muslim country 😂😂😂

Dm me for a great lawyer who can assist

Need and agent

What's there?

Personally would go through an agent. Not 100% guarantee of success obviously as has already been pointed out but definitely right up there.

Interpol records?

I know how you can get it aproved

You look like trouble 🤷

The Thai government are so busy & intent on artificially keeping the currency strong, they don't want any farangs living in Thailand who might interfere with their agenda

I bet they let the muffin-heads in without a problem

Were you asked for any other documents? You say you showed funds, but didn't say what type of account the funds were in.

What visa type did you apply for ❓

This kind of rejection is very common and usually not about money. Thai embassies focus heavily on how your income is classified, not how much you have. E-commerce, COD, dashboards, Wise/Payoneer flows, and owning a company often trigger concerns about active business operations, even if you’re remote and not working in Thailand. Screenshots and portfolios are usually considered weak evidence. They prefer formal contracts, salary/dividend statements, accountant letters, and consistent bank deposits.

Embassies also don’t give reasons by policy, and visiting in person rarely helps. The fix is to reapply with a restructured file (clear role description, accountant letter, clean income trail) or apply via a different embassy. Reapplying with the same structure almost always gets rejected again.

Never heard of Worcation Visa, just non-B, but need to be invited by a company in Thailand 🇹🇭

DTV probably more suitable, however depending on your length of stay, just a tourist visa would be ok if you’re only having an odd meet here and there about work.

Agent

Very simple my brother, you got rejected because not your money or your color, it's because they just don't want you there for now. Some info are better to let go and when the whole nations is back to normal I'm sure you will be in Thailand again. Good luck...

Find somewhere else to go

Parfait, tu peux visiter le Cambodge du coup ils sont moins débiles

A law unto themselves 😡

Just use a company for your visa and you have no problems, so easy

If you are a tourist from the UK them it's best to wait until WW3 is over ;)

Hell yea great news

Maybe you should go back to the UK and apply are physically go to Thailand to apply there

You need to give prove from your employer that you work for him.

Maybe get a lawyer to help. Can’t you afford one?

Whoever reviewed your application probably doesn't know the first thing about business, banking, e-commerce and accounting. And it's easier just to say no.

Sadly meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee success and it’s quite normal that they don’t give a reason for rejection.

You could reapply using an agent and risk getting ripped off or simply retry yourself.

Did you have health insurance?

that is an online job that the Thais do. drop shipping shouldn't qualify

Maybe they have looked at your FB, as they do sometimes, they'll see you have just 1 friend. A little suspicious?

Maybe because you're Muslim?

They Need a gift

Best way to get to the UK is illegally. Once there, you get treated like royalty with all the help and assistance you need. Leave your money at home, you won't need it, you can sponge off them. And why would you want to work there? What a silly idea. You can smell the roses at their expense. No need to contribute to their economy, it is failing anyway.

Who wants to go through this bs? How would they know you’re working?

And at such moment you wonder why we in whole op Europe, UK included, are taking care of whole the world population and let them in our countries, feed them, provide housing, cash, welfare and more.

Did you provide your local address in Thailand. You can use you Thai girlfriend address

Go to the Thai Embassy in Vietnam

Merry Xmas 🎄

What country are you in and u dont want to pay anyone its not necessary…u should have spoke to the embassy and it should be done in steps… they normally ask for things in a order

They don’t want those people anymore. Are there “worcation” visas for your country? And you just stated you are here working e-commerce but in other currencies? I see red flags all over. If I am running a call center for products being sold in another country in another currency, I am still working in Thailand.

Probably because you're muslim.

You just ain't paying the right person off that's really it.

You are not a high-quality tourist.

Your English spelling is rubbish so I recon you have made mistakes filling out the form.

@Sofia Ihyaoui you asked about 5 questions in a row. Ugh

If you are only Visiting for less than 6 Months you do not need a visa and they automatically reject visa I had the same problem only to find out I paid for no reason, they do not tell you this

Did you apply in Thailand or another country?

It can be a typo or some other information not matching the documents. I once got rejected because the browser filled the middle name field and I haven't noticed. Always check the data very carefully before submitting.

Your UK Ltd has to have 50mil revenue in the last 3 years.

Maybe they just don’t want you.

Thank you for your time and money. Next time drop 5X's more money they might approve your visa lols. 😂😂

Nice scam bro

Glad I am not going there this time. Vietnam gave me a visa no problem, I might go to Cambodia on a side trip.

Look scam to me!

I can refer an excellent agent if you want

You write a letter of approval for yourself on your company’s letterhead. Then you provide proof that you own the website; company name or personal.

Obviously, you need to contact them and ask what the issue was Facebook won’t know.

You want to get scammed by Thai hookers and ladyboys.. need a visa.

Scam post

I would recommend speaking with the Thai Consulate that you submitted your application to. They can answer all of your questions.

When in doubt contact a thai law firm specialising in immigration issues . They may resolve your issue

Also you can check if your name was correct on the application, my friend was rejected first time because the form changed the name when he uploaded his passport and added in some random letters. Another friend applied to Hanoi but was staying in Ho Chi Minh so he was rejected so did you apply to the right consulate you must apply to Hanoi if you're staying in Hanoi. Maybe the problems my friend's had help you work out the problem with yours.

This is probably some crackdown on Muslim women, it’s a worldwide trend

It sounds like you have your own biz. I believe people were submitting docs to make themselves look like an employee in their own biz and getting accepted. As the DTV was aimed at freelancers. But if you show you’re a biz owner they reject. I got mine when they first launched, so this is what people were saying back then

Throw money at the problem hire a migration agent etc that has a relationship with the loveable rogues working in that department

They do not accept wise accounts. You have to have a personal bank account with all the money in one account.

Use Siam Legal. Take the stress out of it.

Uk or France or German 🙏🏻👍🏻😂is better you stay at home. This countrys Not good for Thailand 🙏🏻

Going through an agent is likely going to solve this headache.

No one on this forum can authorize you ANY visa GO to a Thai Consulate

As for the email it shows Thailand yes. I don't see that they've given a reason for the rejection. Should ask them

You talk about Thailand, and Hanoi is also mentioned. When in fact Hanoi is in Vietnam 🇻🇳😂🤣

how many days are you going to stay in thailand?

@Sofia ********

they had their reasons, try another country or go home

Work E-commerce cash on delivery. Lol. Visa officer not satisfied with your work information. Look like a scammer

1 million baht?!??!? Did you buy get 4 Condos or 5 Condos for that price???

always use an agent imo

No need to give the reason why you're visa application is rejected. As long as they suspect you're a scammer

Worth using an agency, I used Borderless Setup had no problem!

Who refound the ticket now . I ask tò the falan Who like the new visa rules

Muslim They don't want in thailand the land of smiles is not for Muslims yes they are racist, like you.

You own 75% so it’s not fully your company so therefore you would have needed a letter from the other person stating that they allow allow you to work remotely as well as the people that you do online marketing for they also allow you to work remotely.

Did you also provide the contract letter between you and your client.

Did you also write a cover letter explaining what you do where you do it and what the work entails and that your own company allows you to work remotely

Depends on what side of the bed they woke up, or wether or not they had a coffee !! Up to them

I also didn't get the workation visum. But they told me that i can change to soft power dtv. This is what they send me.

After examination, you are not eligible to apply for DTV workation, you are eligible for DTV Soft Power (Thai cooking class, Thai boxing or Thai language courses). Pls confirm if you would like to change to DTV Soft Power or Tourist visa multiple entries.

Should’ve paid a visa agent…

Stay positive and keep trying

Demand answers (politely of course lol)

Issues could be anything. They don’t have to give a reason. Which is still wild, but it might just be a typo. You could contact them but might or might not got a response. I got rejected as well never knew why.

You could have someone check it but lots of scammers here

What nationality passport you are holding!!

Pi55 take, your rejected give us your feedback, really

Tricky. It sounds like you showed that you are Incorporated but did you also have a work contract with yourself and did you provide a certificate of employment and also state that you are allowed to work remotely and specifically in Thailand and that you won't have any business dealings with Thai individuals or entities?