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Will my DTV request be rejected if I apply from a country other than my employment origin?

Vedran **********
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Recently obtained my employment contract (remote) from my company as a remote worker where it’s states that I can work in Thailand but not for Thai companies.

Will my DTV request be rejected if I’m not applying from the country of employment origin?

As per example Vietnam or some other neighboring country.
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The general consensus is that applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from a country other than your employment origin should not lead to rejection, as long as you are not in Thailand when you apply. Many remote workers have successfully submitted their applications from neighboring countries like Laos or Vietnam without issues related to their employment based in another country.
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In fact, it's probably better to apply in countries outside of where your employment is based in case they impose strange requirements like extra documentation related to your work, for instance in Myanmar, they're asking for proof of registration with government authorities or something to that effect, which is not something many people can prove. An applicant working for a Burmese entity but applying in Laos or Vietnam won't be asked for such documentation and thus has a higher chance of success.
Vedran **********
Vedran **********
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My employment contract does not contain any sigil or stamp only signatures.

Regarding the employment certificate is it the same as the contract?
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@Vedran *********
It's similar, but generally an employment certificate is shorter and confirms ongoing employment. Can be 1-2 pages; whereas a contract can be rather lengthy.
Vedran **********
Vedran **********
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@Paul ******
Merge them both in to one file or add additionaly by request?
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@Vedran *********
I'd probably merge it all into one file, but depends how many files you can upload into the system.
Vedran **********
Vedran **********
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@Paul ******
I have the required funds on one bank account, but on the other one there’s less amount but the salary slips are there.

What is preferred to show?
Paul *******
Paul *******
@Vedran *********
Show both in that case.
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Ranald ********
Ranald ********
No

I was worried about this too but its fine

Im uk passport holder, south korea resident and i did my application in Laos
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A. ************
No. You just can't be in Thailand when you apply. Plenty of people work for companies based their home country (or elsewhere), but apply from countries outside of where the company is.

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