Why am I being asked for additional documents for the DTV visa application despite submitting my work contract?

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Nov 19, 2024

a month ago

Alex *********

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request for further documents on DTV type

i submitted all documents (payslip, proof of residence, bank statement, work contract). (Thai embassy vienna via website "thaievisa")

3 days later i got the request to submit additional documents

”Other request documents (The DTV will be considered for remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers, and participants in certain cultural activities. Please upload a cover letter specifying which category you align with.”

what could be the reason, since i already provided my work contract. 

* because the 100 % remote work is not explicitly mentioned im the work contract?

* from your experience, was the specific mentioning of 100% remote work required ?

* is an explicit cover letter next to the work contract required?

thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The request for additional documents is likely due to the work contract not explicitly stating that the applicant is permitted to work remotely from Thailand. Many users report that including a cover letter affirming remote work status can strengthen the application. It's advisable to obtain a letter from the employer clearly stating that remote work is allowed, ideally specifying that work can be performed from Thailand.

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Jens ********

bring a letter of your company that is ONLY meant to approve your remote work. many blueprints online already.

a month ago

John *******

Your work contract (or work certification) should state that you are eligible for remote working, and even better if it says in Thailand

a month ago

Biff *******

Contract will say remote work. Letter would specify remote work from Thailand.

a month ago

James ***********

I provided a cover letter that specified the visa type I was applying for, the company I work for, the role (remote), length of employment and included my contract.

They then asked for the business registration for the company I work for. I got that online.

a month ago

Myles *******

Because contract probably does not say remote work. Get a letter from employer stating that you are permitted to work from any country worldwide including Thailand

a month ago

Greg ********

I do not think your remote work has to be 100%. A letter stating you can work remotely from Thailand is that others I know supplied. This was even though it was their own company and they were writing as Directors about themselves.

a month ago

Ellice ****

Just write a letter explaining your role and how its a remote role and your resume could help.

Partner received a request

for Resume, portfolio and letter even though the work contract was supplied, which clearly states Remote Work on it.

For this request, we provided the resume and a letter explaining the role.

a month ago

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Ellice ****

Can I submit my business registration card and portfolio instead of an employment contract for my Thailand dtvisa application?

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