What was your experience applying for the Thailand DTV Visa as a digital nomad?

Nov 8, 2024
5 days ago
# Thailand DTV Visa Application Experience 🇹🇭

#VisaApproved

## Visa Type

Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer)

## Timeline

* Initial submission (Pending Document Check): Nov 2, 2024, around 06:00 (UTC+7)

* Status changed to Pending Approval: Nov 5, 2024, around 14:00 (UTC+7)

* Visa approved: Nov 8, 2024, around 16:00 (UTC+7)

* Total processing time: ~6 days

## Documents Provided

## 1. Passport Details

* Uploaded only the biodata page scan

* Photo meeting all requirements (taken within last 6 months)

## 2. Current Location Proof

Comprehensive documentation package including:

* Passport page with entry stamp

* Valid Vietnam e-visa (validity: Nov 2, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024, type: tourist, single entry)

* Flight confirmation

* Accommodation proof ("PDF for visa purposes" from Airbnb, period: Nov 2, 2024 - Nov 11, 2024)

## 3. Financial Documents

Complete financial package including:

* Current bank statement (exceeding required 500,000 THB)

* Last 6 months of invoices (May 2024 - October 2024)

* 6-month bank account statement

## 4. Employment Documentation

Complete employment package including:

* Employment contract with remote work authorization

* Employment certificate specifically for DTV visa application, confirming permission to work remotely from Thailand

* Company status certificate with official verification from US State Department

## Key Features & Recommendations

1. All documents were carefully structured and organized into separate PDF packages with table of contents

2. Each document clearly indicated its purpose for DTV visa application

3. Financial documents showed stable income

4. Employment documents included explicit permission to work from anywhere in the world (including Thailand)

5. All dates across documents were consistent and formed a logical sequence

## Result

Visa approved after 6 days from submission. No additional document requests were made, indicating a well-prepared application package.

💡 Note: This report is based on a successful application experience and shared to help others with their DTV visa application process.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A detailed account of a successful application for the Thailand DTV (Digital Work Visa) aimed at digital nomads, outlining the timeline, required documentation, and tips for organizing the application. The applicant submitted their visa on November 2, 2024, received approval within 6 days, and noted that no additional documents were requested. Key documents included proof of employment with remote work authorization, financial statements, and a detailed accommodation plan. Concerns and questions from the community were addressed in the comments, such as requirements for current location proof and whether financial minimums apply.
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Alice ********
For ‘current location’ do you put your Vietnam address? If so, is the Thailand e-visa form done once in Vietnam?
Anonymous *************
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@Alice *******
Yes, I put my Vietnam address as current location. Important note: you need to be physically present in the jurisdiction of the consulate you select during application (in my case, Ho Chi Minh City consulate). So your current location should match the consulate's jurisdiction you're applying through.
Alice ********
Anonymous participant got it so a hotel address in Ho chi min should be written down and you should already have your Vietnam visa entry stamp?
Anonymous *************
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@Alice *******
Yes, exactly. You need to have:

1. A valid Vietnam visa/entry stamp

2. Your actual address in Ho Chi Minh City (hotel or apartment)

3. Be physically present in the consulate's jurisdiction area (for HCMC consulate it's Southern Vietnam)

I used my apartment address in HCMC, but a hotel address works too - just make sure you're actually staying there during the application process.
Alice ********
Anonymous participant ok thanks that’s helpful! And do I apply visa the Thai embassy website or via physical form?
Anonymous *************
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@Alice *******
you should apply via thaievisa_go_th
Dca *****
How long did it take to get the Authentication/Apostille Certificate from the federal State Department in Washington, DC after mailing in your State-level Secretary of State Authentication/Apostille? (or, did the federal State Department resume walk-in service yet for Authentications/Apostilles?)
Anonymous *************
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@Dca ****
I didn't need to get an Authentication/Apostille from the State Department. The company provided me with their Certificate of Status directly from the Department of State, which includes an online verification code.
Dca *****
Anonymous participant Oh! Thanks, as when you referenced "State Department", I had incorrectly inferred the federal U.S. Department of State, but this is the State-level Department of State....

Thank you once again! Congratulations on your DTV! And, hopefully Welcome to Thailand soon!
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report. Congratulations 👏👏👏 on getting the DTV Visa 👍
Anonymous *************
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Cliff *********
Tell us what office you used.

All are different.
Anonymous *************
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@Cliff ********
I applied online and selected Ho Chi Minh City consulate during the application process. Didn't need to visit the consulate in person - everything was done through the e-Visa system.
Dca *****
Which Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate is this? Hanoi or HCMC?
Anonymous *************
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@Dca ****
HCMC.
Paul *******
Very good and detailed post. Congrats.
Anonymous *************
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@Paul ******
Thanks!
Koin ******
"Financial documents showed stable income well above minimum requirements *.. there is no minimum income needed for DTV.
Anonymous *************
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@Koin *****
You're absolutely right - I apologize for the confusion in my post. There is indeed no minimum income requirement for DTV, only the 500,000 THB bank balance requirement. Thank you for the correction! 🙏
Thiên ******
Hi, just to re-confirm, we dont have to provide the Thai address proof + estimated of arrivals + flight numbers to Thai right?
Paul *******
@Thiên *****
Not necessary. Many applicants are entering Thailand by land after applying for a DTV in a neighboring country.
Anonymous *************
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@Thiên *****
That's correct! You don't need to provide Thai address proof, estimated arrival dates, or flight numbers. The system only requires the basic info about your intended first entry point.
Thiên ******
Anonymous participant Thank you so much. I'm only at step 1 so I kinda worry about this. Now it's clear ☺️
Cameron ***********
Are you the owner of the company? If do did you write a letter from yourself to say you can work remotely etc? Wondering as you said last 6 months invoices also what is the employment certificate?
Paul *******
Exactly the same for me. I have my own sole proprietary company, but I didn't provide it for the purposes of my application. Instead, all employment documents were from my employer.
Anonymous *************
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@Cameron **********
Actually, I have my own company but for this application, I used documents from my employment with a US company where I work as a engineer. I provided their employment contract, certificate, and company verification documents. So all employment documentation was from my employer, not my own company.
Cameron ***********
Anonymous participant thanks was this under remote worker for freelance?
Anonymous *************
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Konstantin ******
Cheers 🍻 copied your post, did exactly the same, switch to pending approval within one day, will use your template post for sharing my process after approval 👌 I think that’s everything they want to see -> professional work - well done
Anonymous *************
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@Konstantin *****
Thank you! Glad it helped and great to hear about your quick progress to pending approval. Good luck with getting your visa! 🙏
Joseph *****
How did you get the Company status certificate?
Anonymous *************
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@Joseph ****
The company provided it to me.
Thiên ******
@Joseph ****
following.
Joseph *****
Got mine from Florida Department of State. And has verification code. Is this what they are needing?
Andi ***********
Well thought out application and very useful info, Enjoy Thailand!
Anonymous *************
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@Andi **********
Thank you! Yes, I tried to prepare everything thoroughly to make the process smooth. Hope this information helps others with their DTV applications. Looking forward to exploring Thailand! 🙏🇹🇭
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Yeah, you are correct, a detailed, cohesive application extremely likely to pass first time. No doubt what you have detailed will be of great use,