August 15, 2024
a month ago
DTV visa approved - my experience:
Currently in the UK so I applied via the e-visa website, so the UK Thai consulate handled everything.
Couple of interesting points to mention:
- it only took 4 days to approve
- the 500k was only transferred to my UK bank account a week before I applied. I only provided my august 2024 bank statement - they didn't ask for anything else
- part of that 500k was a small loan from my parents. When they transferred the money to my bank account they put "loan" as the reference. This didn't cause any issues or raise any questions.
- I applied via the medical tourism route. I asked my dentist to write me a letter detailing a couple of appointments that I have during September and next year.
Overall, I would say that my experience of applying for the DTV was incredibly easy and straightforward. Very quick and no questions asked.
Happy to answer any questions relating to my specific experience.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the UK through the Thai e-visa website, receiving approval within just four days. They detail that the financial requirement of 500,000 THB was met shortly before application submission, and no additional documentation was requested aside from a bank statement. They also used a dentist's letter for medical tourism purposes, which did not specify the medical reason but detailed upcoming appointments. Other commenters asked about accommodation requirements and whether the visa required proof of flights, with responses indicating that such proof was not needed. The overall sentiment in the comments appreciates the ease of the process under current visa regulations.
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