DTV Approval Post
Location: Jakarta
Type: Workcation
Applied: Friday, August 1st at 9 am
Status update: Tuesday August 5 at 3 pm, changed from "Processing Pending Document Check" to "Processing Pending Approval"
Approved: Wednesday August 6 at 1pm
No additional requests for documents, took less than 4 business days. US passport.
I submitted a cover letter using this template [members only] and added a complete description of all other files. I compressed all the files using [members only]/.
For location, since I am staying with family in Jakarta I included scans of my full passport including blank pages, a letter from a family member confirming that I'm staying with them & photos of us in front of the house.
For finances, I included a 6 month bank statement from Kasikorn Bank with an ending balance of over 500,000 baht, with the majority of it transferred in the last two weeks, but showing plenty of day to day activity.
For portfolio, I included my resume, portfolios, business cards and letters from each company I work for explicitly giving me authorization as a remote worker in Thailand, addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy of Jakarta. I'm a freelance consultant in multiple industries, so I explained my roles as simply as possible and used a lot of images to make it clear.
I have previously held 2 ED visas and had three visa free entries to Thailand, over the last three years.
Any other questions feel free to ask. Yes, I have printed out my visa, to the guy who always posts that in all caps in the comments haha.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post describes an individual's experience applying for a DTV approval while staying in Jakarta for a workcation. They applied on August 1st, received status updates quickly, and their approval came on August 6th, taking less than four business days without further document requests. The applicant provided various documents including a cover letter, proof of accommodation, financial statements, and work authorization letters. The process reflects a smooth experience despite concerns raised about increasing difficulties in obtaining visas at the Jakarta consulate.
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