Workcation (digital nomad) DTV approved in 5 working days - London 🇹🇭 🇬🇧
June 12th - Applied online, via the freelancer/business owner route, selecting the Royal Thai Embassy in London.
June 15th - Received request for two additional documents (one more proof of current location, and three months of recent utility bills) which I sent within the hour.
June 18th - Received e-visa in my inbox.
Notes:
I sent everything as requested in the initial application but was still asked for the two documents above. Balance on statement ending on 10th June was around £14k, and I only sent this one month statement. The statement showed a starting balance of £12k though, and an end balance of £14k so that would have shown it wasn’t just deposited in the last month. I wasn’t asked for more bank statements, but I did include three months of payslips in my original application.
Documents I attached:
Cover letter confirming type of DTV I was applying and that I understood employment was prohibited and all my earnings would be from outside Thailand.
Employment certificate on my company headed paper, signed by hand and stamped with the company stamp, detailing my position, salary, and confirmation that I am a remote worker and can work from anywhere in the world.
Companies House document showing I owned the company, and that the company had been incorporated in 2011.
Three months of payslips from one client only (not all my clients) showing a steady income.
Flight ticket and hotel confirmation email.
Driving licence as proof of current address and location (but was later asked to send another document to prove my current location, such as three months of any utility bill, so I sent my last three mobile phone bills which was accepted).
Key tip: keep your documents in order, make sure all fields are correct, combine into one single PDF with a cover letter at the front and all the supporting documents after that in the order listed above, and keep an eye on emails in case further documents are requested. PM me if you have any queries 😊
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post outlines the successful application process for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) approved in just 5 working days from the Royal Thai Embassy in London. The applicant details the timeline of their application, documents submitted, and additional requests received. Key documents included proof of employment, financial statements, and a cover letter confirming understanding of visa restrictions. The post also offers valuable tips for organizing documents and emphasizes the importance of staying responsive to further requests from the embassy.
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