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What was your experience applying for the DTV visa through the UK embassy?
My DTV got approved today through the UK/London embassy ๐ (and just in time not to mess with my Berlin trip for anyone feeding back on that thread ๐) - so hereโs how it went:
7th June - Application Submitted
17th June - Additional Documents requested and sent by me same day: pages of passport, more savings proof (from a personal account, they wouldnโt accept my business account), letter from the organisation I freelance with to say I work remotely for them, consent letters that I understand I canโt work in Thailand and will not leave UK while process is underway.
18th June - They requested a boarding pass from my last trip to Thailand (May) - sent same day
19th June - APPROVED!
All in all a pretty seem-less process. Iโd highly recommend adding a cover letter to documents to describe any discrepancies - ie my invoices donโt quite tally because of international transfer fees so I explained that. And just be super thorough with checking the details.
Thanks to everyone for all the great advice ๐
7th June - Application Submitted
17th June - Additional Documents requested and sent by me same day: pages of passport, more savings proof (from a personal account, they wouldnโt accept my business account), letter from the organisation I freelance with to say I work remotely for them, consent letters that I understand I canโt work in Thailand and will not leave UK while process is underway.
18th June - They requested a boarding pass from my last trip to Thailand (May) - sent same day
19th June - APPROVED!
All in all a pretty seem-less process. Iโd highly recommend adding a cover letter to documents to describe any discrepancies - ie my invoices donโt quite tally because of international transfer fees so I explained that. And just be super thorough with checking the details.
Thanks to everyone for all the great advice ๐
Answer summary
The user successfully applied for a DTV visa through the UK embassy and shared their experience to help others. They submitted their application on June 7 and provided additional documents on request, including proof of savings from a personal account and a letter from their freelance organization. The quick turnaround saw their visa approved on June 19, with useful tips shared such as the importance of a cover letter to clarify any discrepancies in financial documents. The community expressed congratulations and inquiries about specific requirements, like the necessity of a boarding pass and how financial proofs were evaluated.
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Darren ********
Hi
Sorry for the big question, but I was all set to apply for a 6-month METV and then found out about the DTV... but pretty much all my savings are in my business accounts and I just draw out as/when needed via dividends.
If they'll 100% only accept having the minimum savings amount in personal accounts AND need a few months history then I think I'm kinda screwed (in terms of timescales)!
Thanks in advance...
@Dulcie **********
- can I ask please... the bit about the personal v business savings accounts - are you saying that you had the required amount in your business account and showed them that, but they rejected that and said it must be in a personal account? Or you're saying the business account had the money AND you had a personal account with enough in too (just that you hadn't included that)? Or was it that you had enough in the business account and they just wanted to see your personal account(s) even though they didn't have the minimum amount in?Sorry for the big question, but I was all set to apply for a 6-month METV and then found out about the DTV... but pretty much all my savings are in my business accounts and I just draw out as/when needed via dividends.
If they'll 100% only accept having the minimum savings amount in personal accounts AND need a few months history then I think I'm kinda screwed (in terms of timescales)!
Thanks in advance...
Dulcie ***********
OP@Darren *******
Same, I had a tax pot in my business account so originally submitted that data, but they came back and said it had to be a personal account. Luckily I have another savings account that qualified. The money needs to have been in there 10 days I believe, so move it now and then itโll line up.Darren ********
Thanks!
Charlie ***************
Welcome to the Club ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ญ๐ฏ๐
Dulcie ***********
OP@Charlie **************
Thanks! Pleasure to be here ๐โจJames ********
Thank You for your helpful report ๐
Congratulations ๐๐๐
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 โ๏ธ 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.
Congratulations ๐๐๐
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 โ๏ธ 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.
Dulcie ***********
OP@James *******
Thanks for all the info, will do ๐โจJames ********
@Dulcie **********
Enjoy your next 5 years of the DTV visa ๐คTom ******
Why would they require a boarding pass from your previous trip to Thailand?
Who keeps old boarding passes?
Who keeps old boarding passes?
Dulcie ***********
OP@Tom *****
Yes you cant help but feel at this point, when youโve jumped through every hoop theyโve given, they are trying to trip you up! I wonder if I didnโt have it what wouldโve happened but we will never know!Dulcie ***********
OP@Tom *****
They asked also for an exit stamp on my passport, which l do not have. Luckily I download my boarding passes to my phone so happened to still have it as it was recent. Yeh this one did feel a little odd.Tom ******
@Dulcie **********
To me it's like they're looking to cause problems needlessly.
FunFlo*******
Congrats ๐ฅณ Sorry if a silly question, did you use an agency for this or just applied directly through the embassy?
Dulcie ***********
OPFunFlower3372 Not a silly question at all. I went direct as I knew I could provide everything they needed and had a few friends do the same. Luckily UK seems to have a system where they โnegotiateโ outstanding or incorrect docs rather than just close off the application. Plus the agency costs I saw were extortionate!
Mio ****
Congrats ๐ฅ well done ! Thx for sharing with us !
Dulcie ***********
OP@Mio ***
Thanks, hopefully itโs helpful and encouraging for others โจ
ArticulateS***********
Congrats ๐
Dulcie ***********
OPArticulateSquirrel3605 Thank you ๐โจ
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