Answered2 years ago

What should I know about the DTV visa process and ensuring compliance with 90-day reporting in Thailand?

DTV Visa Visa Applications LTR Visa Thailand Immigration 90 Day Reporting Visa Approval Process

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

asked Mar 25, 2025

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I recently applied for DTV (Remote Worker) 

I'm from USA and applied to the Washington Embassy

I originally applied for LTR-T WFT which is currently pending.

Impatiently waited 2 months for LTR so I applied for DTV too 

While I wait for LTR to be approved, I now have DTV.

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Total Business Days until approved: 5 Days

March 17 @ 5PM - Application Submission

- I provided the following:

* New Passport Compliant Photo (Professional)

* Passport Bio Photo

* USA Driver License (i.e. phone bill)

* Bank Balance (>500,000 THB)

* Employment Verification w/ HR allow to work from Thailand

March 21 @ 2PM - REQ additional Documents 

- Request recent pay slip w/ company, full name, and period date

- Submit 6 Pay slips in one PDF file

March 24 @ 4:45PM - Emailed Results

- Application Approved

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Application:

* thaievisa.go.th/

Washington Embassy DTV:

* washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/dtv-visa/

TM30:

* tm30.immigration.go.th/TM30/Foreigner/TM30EN/index.html/

90 Day Report:

* immigration.go.th/?page_id=1648/

I learned the first 90 day report must be done in person.

Can anyone confirm you can report online after your 1st 180 days entry or extension?

Answer summary

The user shares their recent experience applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad) visa while waiting for their LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa to be approved. They detail the application process, including the documentation submitted, the timeline of approval, and related links for further information. The comments provide additional insights and community confirmation regarding the 90-day reporting method and handling the DTV visa upon entering Thailand.

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Greg ********

Happy to be proved wrong but the 90 Day method of reporting also resets after you re-enter ie first time in person every time.

2 years ago

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

@Greg *******

hmm maybe im reading your response incorrectly, I apologize, but you're saying anytime you enter on 180 days the first time will always need to be in person?

2 years ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Sorry for the confusion. Yes the 90 Day will be in person after every entry. Happy to be told different but I have had to do it in person first 90 day cycle.

2 years ago

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

Yes you're right but lets says next time I want to stay and I reenter in person, can I check in online on my 2nd 180 entry especially if I want to extend without leaving.

2 years ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant Sorry yes if you extend incountry and it is the 2nd 90 day you should be able to do online

2 years ago

John *******

I am curious, where are you in the LTR process?

2 years ago

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

@John ******

I'm currently been on the following step the longest...

Step 4:

- Req for employment contract (reject ori doc)

- Req allow wrk from Thailand (reject ori doc)

- Req finance audit (reject ori doc)

Almost 2 months waiting since application submission.

Base on my prediction each requested docs if rejected takes about 3 weeks. If my finance audit is suffice, I have two more sections which is health insurance, and w2. Base on my estimate, another 6 weeks.

2 years ago

John *******

Anonymous participant when I applied, overall, it went very quick. Ultimately rejected though. While the company I worked for had almost 800 million usd in revenue, it was not categorized as for profit or privately owned (a foundation).

2 years ago

John *******

Anonymous participant - I saw that they changed some of the regulations. However, I met everything before, except that the classification of the company I work for is neither “private” nor “publicly traded”. So, unless that changes, no luck. That being said, I have a DTV since July and am now married to a Thai, so have options. 7 years, retirement becomes an option.

2 years ago

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

@John ******

This year BOI made some changes and it became a bit more lenient. Which may be the reason more people are applying and its taking longer for me. It doesn't hurt or cost a thing to apply yourself. You should try again.

2 years ago

John *******

Anonymous participant - I had supplied finance audit reports and health insurance. Neither were issues. I had actually hired a law firm to manage the process. One located near BOI. It was a long time ago, right when it was created, so maybe sept 2022?

2 years ago

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

@John ******

Which part did you get to until they rejected completely? Did they even ask for finance audit report? Did they ask for Health insurance or 100k? How long did you have to wait until they denied you?

2 years ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

2 years ago