Finally it's my turn to get my DTV approved.
I used Issa Compass as my agent as I don't want to go through all the process with stress - but at the end it was still quite stressful. A week before I leave Thailand, I uploaded all documents which the agent asked for.
1/10 - I left Thailand, fly back to Hong Kong coz I'm HK resident. Uploaded my boarding pass to them on the same day;
2/10 - They submitted my DTV application;
3/10 - They asked for additional document (the ID copied of the HR manager from my remote job and the BR of my company), submitted on the same day;
14/10 - They found out name of the HR manager on the employment contract is not exactly the same like on her ID copied, so they asked for a proof that they are the same person, so I sent them the proof on the same day;
15/10 - I get my DTV approved!
I was a bit unlucky that 1/10 and 7/10 were public holiday in HK so it took longer than it should be? Deducted the holiday and weekend, it took 9 working days (longer than I expected).
Conclusion: If you are not a HK resident, really there is no point to apply from HK. I wanted to save money so I stayed with my parent's apartment but still everything else is insanely expensive. If i can choose again, definitely I will apply from Vietnam. More, probably I will not use agent again, they actually help you to check your document and submission. If you are a detail person you can do as good as the agent and you can always see the status directly from Thai e-visa system instead of waiting for the agent to inform you the status. I doubt if they really submit the stuff immediately and check the status closely.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience of getting a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) approved through Issa Compass, detailing the timeline from document upload to approval. They highlight challenges faced, such as document discrepancies and processing delays due to public holidays. The user advises against using an agent if not necessary and suggests that applying from another country like Vietnam might be more efficient. They also recommend printing the email confirmation of the visa to show upon arrival in Thailand.
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