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Why is the Thai Embassy requesting my CEO's passport for my visa application?
visa applicationThai embassyremote workDTV visapassport requestHong Kong embassyimmigrationvisa rejectionemployment verification
May 31, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone ever been asked to submit the passport of the person who signed their company’s remote work confirmation letter? I received this request, and my CEO is the one who signed my letter (with company letterhead). It’s completely unreasonable to ask for my boss’s personal information, and it’s highly unlikely I can even obtain it. I explained this to the embassy when submitting the documents, as well as through emails and calls, but I’ve received no response. They ended up rejecting my application and cited the reason as “suspected forged documents.” This is absolutely ridiculous—everything I submitted is legitimate, and the only document I’m missing is my boss’s passport.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user reported being asked by the Thai Embassy for their CEO's passport after submitting a remote work confirmation letter for their DTV visa application. The user deemed this request unreasonable and expressed frustration after their application was rejected, citing 'suspected forged documents.' Various commenters discussed similar experiences with the Hong Kong embassy, noted its strict requirements, and shared advice about applying elsewhere or addressing the rejection record. Some raised legal concerns about the embassy's request for personal information and others suggested proving the authenticity of the employer's role.
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Anonymous ******************
Isn’t that a common practice?
I don’t know what stated on the letter that your boss signed, but whatever it is, your boss must bear responsibilities to what he signed on the letter if anything happened.
How can the Embassy prove that the person who signed the letter an actual person?
You boss could provide a copy of his passport and perhaps signed on the copy that it’s for only the visa purpose.
I don’t know what stated on the letter that your boss signed, but whatever it is, your boss must bear responsibilities to what he signed on the letter if anything happened.
How can the Embassy prove that the person who signed the letter an actual person?
You boss could provide a copy of his passport and perhaps signed on the copy that it’s for only the visa purpose.
Arthur ********
I’m curious if it’s possible to sue an embassy for the unlawful documents requests, and if someone went this way for the precedent at least, since request for disclosing third party personal information is not a lawful request
Pavel ************
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heh..good luck.Andi ***********
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Extremely doubtful someone would go that far and win. The embassy has the right to make requests in order to satisfy itself the applicant meets their approval criteria. Some countries do request the ID of employers and sponsors. In many countries though it is unlawful as you outline.Reply to
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Fitfac *****************
From our experience working with over 20 Thai embassies, the Thai Embassy in Hong Kong is one of the toughest places to get a DTV visa. A big reason is that many applicants have tried to use photoshopped financial documents or unverified work contracts, so the embassy is now extra strict.
If you’re planning to apply with the Muay Thai option, just having the basic documents isn’t enough. They might ask for proof that you’ve actually been training—like photos or videos with timestamps, or a training log showing at least six months of activity.
So if you’re applying in Hong Kong, be ready to submit more than the usual paperwork. Also, make sure to choose a legit Muay Thai school, preferably one that gives a refund if your visa gets rejected.
It’s clear the embassy is trying to filter out unreliable or insincere applications, so showing you’re serious about Muay Thai really helps.
If you’re planning to apply with the Muay Thai option, just having the basic documents isn’t enough. They might ask for proof that you’ve actually been training—like photos or videos with timestamps, or a training log showing at least six months of activity.
So if you’re applying in Hong Kong, be ready to submit more than the usual paperwork. Also, make sure to choose a legit Muay Thai school, preferably one that gives a refund if your visa gets rejected.
It’s clear the embassy is trying to filter out unreliable or insincere applications, so showing you’re serious about Muay Thai really helps.
Christina ********
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sheesh videos of you training is crazy.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Hk embassy is one of the worst. I have a friend that rejected there after few rounds of documents back and forth. I'm the end he went to another country to get his DTV with no issue.
Andi ***********
Some posts have detailed the same request. Where did you apply? Apply elsewhere
Jack ********
@Andi **********
Hong KongAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERim considering to apply again but also worried about the rejection record will affect my new application
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant No, it will not affect another application. Others have failed at one embassy and applied elsewhere and been successful. HKG is not an ''easy'' embassy to apply from.
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@Jack *******
Appy in SE Asia, Vietnam, Jakarta, Laos, Cambodia , ManillaReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Yep. I've heard it on this group. Not often though.
Anonymous ******************
That’s crazy …
Try a different embassy
Try a different embassy
Anonymous ******************
where did you apply from? when did they ask for that document?
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 890 Hong Kong, first they ask for my boss’s HKID then I email the embassy ask for clarification but no reply, then I upload my explanation and explain he’s not HK citizen, im not able to provide any of his personal documents, then they ask for his passport, I explained again then got rejected
Anonymous ******************
Hong Kong is one of those difficult consulates
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 978 there’s no one answer the email or phone call. I visited the office after rejection, there’s no help at all, they are rude and unhelpful 😫
John *******
Anonymous participant - Not sure what you are hoping for by emailing or phone call. They stated what they need and you have indicated that you can’t supply it. Are you a HK resident?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
I’m HK resident. At first I want to clarify my boss is not HK resident as they ask for his HKID and I’m unable to provide any of his personal documents, I wanna to check with them any other documents I need to provide for replacing this.Reply to
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