What was the process and timeline for getting approved for a Workcation visa in Thailand?

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Hi group,

I got approved, thank you for the information here!!

I had been ROMing this group since last year, but was really nervous about applying until I was approved. 😅
I’d like to share my experience as an example.

📍 **Embassy**: Hanoi (Vietnam)
🗂️ **Category**: Workcation

⏱️ **Timeline**: 
* Submitted: 18th June Wed (e-mail: 8:27 AM）
* Approved: 24th June Tue (e-mail: 1:25 PM)

There was no request for additional documents.

📁**Document**:

**Cover letter and portfolio**

I included:
* Upwork documents (certificate of earnings + profile screenshot)
* Screenshots of my blog and creations (including LINE stickers)
* A remote-work freelance service agreement from a Japanese client

My Upwork earnings were about 10k USD (last July ~ this June), I didn’t include documents for my other income sources.

Writing an English cover letter was a bit tough for me as a Japanese, we are not familiar with it 😅 
I included the following in my cover letter; summary of my freelance work, my purpose for staying in Thailand, a list of portfolio items (starting on the next page)

**Document Indicating Current Location **
* Hotel reservation documents (from OTC)
* Passport stamp showing entry to Vietnam

**Financial Evidence**
* I used Wise screenshot and statements (in USD and JPY, mixed)
* 6 months of records
* I was gradually saving up money, reached 500kTHB 1 month before I applied

I hope this helps 😃
私のブログにも情報を日本語で書きましたので、参考にどうぞ☺️

Ask Thailand · Answer

A member shared their successful experience applying for a Workcation visa in Thailand, detailing their submission process, document requirements, and timeline. They submitted their application to the embassy in Hanoi on June 18 and received approval by June 24 without any request for additional documentation. Included were a cover letter emphasizing their freelance work and financial stability, alongside proofs of income and location. The member also provided advice on important documentation and noted the importance of keeping a copy of the approval email.

James ******** · Answer

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.

Joseph ********* · Answer

Thanks for sharing. I have a couple of questions please; the way I understand is you had a balance of less than 500k Bhat for 3 months or more and then you reached above 500k bhat. Was there any problems?  I'm asking because I have a similar situation. Was the bank the same as where your earnings went into or different? Thanks.

Ava ************ · Answer

good

Carlos ********** · Answer

Were your statements in English or another language?

What was the process and timeline for getting approved for a Workcation visa in Thailand?

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