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Why was my DTV visa application rejected by the Thailand Embassy in Myanmar?

Ko ******
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REJECTED DTV VISA FROM THAILAND EMBASSY in Myanmar —UNBELIEVABLE!

I’m beyond frustrated! Just had my DTV Thailand visa REJECTED by the Thailand Embassy in Myanmar because my employment contract isn’t registered with the local labor office. Seriously? In Myanmar, most companies only use internal contracts and don’t go through the labor office for registration. Now, I’m stuck
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The user expresses frustration after their DTV visa application was rejected by the Thailand Embassy in Myanmar due to their employment contract not being registered with the local labor office. This practice is standard in Myanmar, where most companies use internal contracts. Other users suggest applying in neighboring countries like Laos or Cambodia instead, emphasize the importance of proper documentation, and share experiences about requirements for successful applications.
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Graham *******
Graham *******
so, I guess you're not paying tax and may well have an illegal contract, TH does not want criminals, thats why u where rejected.
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Graham ******
I can show tax receipt.

in myanmar, tax office and labor office are not linked . Need to pay tax , but registering employment contract is optional. 90% of companies go with internal company.
Paul *******
Paul *******
You better apply in a foreign country. It's best to avoid these issues by not applying in the country where your employment or company is based.
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Ko *****
Jakarta, Indonesia in your case. Ho Chi Minh and Phnom Penh are also reasonably good.
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Paul ******
thanks for your suggestion. Which country is best to go?
Zee ******
Zee ******
@Ko *****
you can provide proof of enrollment in a "soft power activity" to support your application, Muay Thai is considered one. We've just helped a student at Khao Lak Muay Thai with his DTV application, and provided the necessary document. If you consider taking up Muay Thai, please DM me, I'm more than happy to advise you further. Check us out
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Devu ********
Devu ********
I applied in Cambodia. They had me reapply with documents that can prove that the company I work for is registered and legit.

I believe it is a requirement to submit company registration documents as well.
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Devu *******
Yes, best to submit a company registration document. If you have that, all should be well.
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Devu *******
I show them company certificate and website for proof that company is really running. But they don’t care.
John **********
John **********
I'm not sure exactly what you're complaining about? The fact that you don't have a contract that complies with the DTV requirements or the fact you're just pissed off
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@John *********
I am complaining for both facts.

In Myanmar, most companies don’t even register contracts with the labor office– we use internal contracts like everyone else!

Last months successful applicants got DTV visa only with internal contracts.

Also they didn’t mention exactly about it.

So to sum up , I am complaining for both facts you are saying.
John **********
John **********
@Ko *****
I don't think there's any requirements to have a contract registered in that way but rather you need a contract, from the company that employs you, showing you have the right to work remotely from Thailand. Do you have that? You may also need it authenticated by your embassy in Thailand
Elías ********
Elías ********
I see. I'm not from an English-speaking country, so didn't know that. But yes, it makes sense. From now on I'll say an I.C. (and yes, I'm registered with the tax authority).
John **********
John **********
@Elías *******
for me that makes you a contractor not a freelancer. But either way you would still have to be registered with the tax authority in your country so as well as the letter you should be able to show that, and the tax that you've paid.
Elías ********
Elías ********
@John *********
you could have. the legal wording would vary in each country and language, but some freelancers do work for some specific "employers". In Korea, where I live now, the freelance employment contracts are common (might not make much sense in English language). It doesn't mean you're an employee of them, but rather that they are paying you a fixed amount of money for a fixed service of yours, every month. My Korean company (I mean, the one which uses my services) did submit a letter of verification of my "remote freelance worker status" to the local Thai embassy for my DTV application.
John **********
John **********
@Ko *****
if you are freelance then you don't have an employer
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@John *********
yes I have that. I submitted the recommendation letter from my employer that I am allowed to work remotely .But they don’t care .

Moreover I submitted my portfolio , my website and documents showing I am freelancing for many clients as well. They didn’t care at all.
Eric *******
Eric *******
Did they give you the money back
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Eric ******
if it's an actual visit to a Thai embassy in a different country from your home...they will pretty much always make sure you have ALL required docs before taking the fee.... you'd only lose the fee if you applied online and it was rejected.....if I'm mistaken someone will pipe up I'm sure
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Eric ******
here they usually let the applicant deposit money only after application is successful.
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
Apply in Laos. Or apply in Cambodia! Don't wait 🫷
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Ručman **********
Vientiane isn't what I would call "very easy". For starters, unless you've had 500,000 Baht sitting in your bank account for 3 months or more, you're not getting your visa there. Now of course, if you have time to plan, that's no problem but many of us are looking at getting these visas now before they become more difficult to obtain.
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
@Paul ******
exactly 💯💯 it is too easy to get. People get it with dentist appointment
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Ručman **********
In Vientiane? Overall, it's not a particularly difficult visa to obtain.

Seems to be quite easy in many western countries, but within the region, it varies from relatively easy (Jakarta and Taipei) to slightly more involved but still generally straightforward for foreigners at least (Yangon, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh) to a bit more pedantic and particular about documentation and minimum periods of bank deposits (Vientiane and Savannakhet) or account statement activity (Hanoi).
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Ručman **********
Definitely don't apply in Laos. Too complicated there. Maybe Cambodia. Or Jakarta. Or Taipei.
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
@Paul ******
very easy. Many reports as positive
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
@Ko *****
or soft power track. It is easy
Faidra ******
Faidra ******
@Ručman **********
what did you need for soft power track, that’s what my son needs
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
@Faidra *****
from Muiy Thai school
Faidra ******
Faidra ******
@Ručman **********
yes, I mean what documentation did you have to provide.
Ručman ***********
Ručman ***********
@Faidra *****
Muyi Thai course
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Ručman **********
yes it is a good idea
Ko ******
Ko ******
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@Ručman **********
Thanks for ur suggestion

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