Landed on Wed 1/21 at 9PM. Submitted application at 1am Thursday morning 1/22. Received requested for additional documents (business registration and highlighted direct deposits) Friday 1/23.
Waited a week from my original application date. Emailed embassy politely asking for an update.
Received approval a few hours later today, Thursday 1/29.
American passport
Submitted:
-3 months bank statements with highlighted direct deposits and final balance of 500k thb (only 2 months with 500k thb)
-3 months paystubs
-2025 W2 tax form
-letter from company approving remote work and confirming employment. Also stating I won't be doing any business with any Thai entities.
-screenshot of business registration
-screenshot of company website
-Airbnb receipt for stay in Hanoi and passport stamp
-cover letter explaining small details about company name change and personal name differences on paystubs vs application.
-letter of intent for my stay in Thailand expressing desire to learn and experience Thai culture while working remotely.
Hope this helps! Good luck!!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user detailed their experience in obtaining a workcation DTV visa for Thailand while in Hanoi. The process began with their application submission shortly after arrival on January 21. They provided various documents, including bank statements, pay stubs, and a letter from their employer regarding remote work. After a week with a request for additional documents, they followed up with the embassy and received approval within hours. The user emphasized their intent to experience Thai culture while working remotely and offered encouragement to others going through the visa process.
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