I’m debating whether to do soft power for cooking for my dtv or workcation since I work remotely but I’m not sure if my offer letter or employment contract specifically states that they don’t mind where I work but it does state that it’s a remote position. I could ask them for one but asking them to do anything in a timely manner is a joke. The offer letter/contract does specifically state I only have to be local for equipment pickup not sure if that matters. Any insight or advice would be appreciated. I also plan to get my 15 year old daughter a dependent dtv visa and I’m assuming I’ll wait until I’m approved then submit my approval with the same bank statements i am using along with her passport and passport photos. Will my drivers license, her learners permit, and a utility bill be enough for proof of address? I’m not sure if I’ll apply here in the US or wait until I go to Hanoi.

I applied for DTV visa and my visa is approved today but my visa type was Tourist TR visa for 6 months…I feel I trash my money

TDAC

If you live in Thailand, what do you put for purpose of travel on the TDAC? I see holiday, education, sport, etc... on it so not sure what to choose

Hello there,

I am on DTV visa with work cation. I was wondering as things happen you know if I got fired or quit from the job that I submitted work cation for, am I still valid for the visa?

Hi All,

I arrived into Phuket last night with DTV issued in UK. Flew from London to Phuket with a connection in Shanghai.

Absolutely no issues, no questions, no waiting. There were no queues anyway so I walked straight to the IO desk smiled and said hello, handed him my printed visa and my passport. He looked at them logged it on his computer, did the usual fingerprint and picture and then checked his stamp for the right date and stamped my passport and handed it all back to me.

No problems and no questions asked. This was my first entry using my DTV - workcation. It was issued in March.

The DTV seems perfect for me and I intend to apply in about 6 months time. I could apply for a retirement visa but I don't want to have money tied up in a Thai bank.

I do intend to spend 6 months a year in Thailand and 6 months in UK as I have joint custody of my daughter in UK. A 5 year visa would be ideal as my daughter would be 17 years old when the DTV expires.

I was thinking of the workcation route as I do accounts for a UK limited company however this is part-time and only pays £300 gross each month. Most of my monthly income is from a private pension. I'm concerned that this would not be accepted. Any views?

I have been told by my UK dentist that I need some work doing on my gums which makes soft power an option. What I don't understand with soft power is how any activity, muay Thai, cookery dentistry could be dragged out fir 5 years.

Apologies that this post is so long-winded. 🙏

I am an Indian passport holder. Can I go to Thailand Visa free for 60 days and then go to Laos or Hanoi to apply for DTV visa?

I heard I can only apply for DTV visa from my home country. Is it true or false for an Indian?

In case I can apply outside of my home country, Do I still need to get the latest bank statement stamped from my bank along with the financial reference letter?

What are the other documents I need to prep from within my home country?

PS. I will be applying through the workcation route and my goal is to train Muay Thai.

DTV Visa from Pakistan 🇵🇰 (Workcation)

🌸 Almost Approved 🌸

Had my interview today for DTV in Islamabad. The officer asked me normal questions about what I do, how much I earn.

Then said your bank documents for the 500,000 Baht are not attested. How can I know the authenticity/ genuineness of these documents?

I told him it’s possible to call the bank. (My statements were from Wise).

He said you’ll need to get the statements notarized and then apostilled from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan and then I can scan them in to the evisa portal.

He also offered me the multi entry visa instead that he can approve today. I said no, I’d like the DTV.

From talking to him it felt like all my documents are in order. He was also very helpful in answering all my questions.

I make a good amount of money and my employment is easily verifiable so it was a smooth Q&A nothing too crazy.

Overall it was a positive experience.

I’ll update on if I get the visa once I’ve submitted the apostilled documents.

It’s a hassle to do this but keeping in mind the high number of fake docs people submit, I guess it’s something necessary they have to do in Pakistan.

I wasn’t aware of this requirement or I would’ve brought the apostilled statements.

For anyone else applying as workcation from Pakistan, make sure you apostille your statements.

He did mention if I had my 500K in a local bank, it might be easier? But I’m not 100% sure.

Best of luck.

Hi

I would like to share my experience with application for DTV in Taipei based on workcation. Im employed by my own company back in EU.

Whole application took exactly 5 working days. I honestly expected it to be faster (based on previous reviews) but cannot complain :) I was on holiday anyway.

In the past I was on Non-O marriage visa but since they cancelled multiple entry option last year I had to find some new solution and DTV seemed like the best option. Im rarely in Thailand more than 90 days in a row so 1 year extension of Non-O visa based on marriage would be complicated for me(waiting period etc...).

Applied on 17.2.2025 in the morning with these documents:

* Cover letter (with reasons why I apply and overview of documents that I provided)

* Employment contract

* Remote work confirmation letter (allowing myself to work from Thailand)

* Overview of my work tasks (simple PDF with screenshots of my daily work and comments)

* Extract from business register about my company (date of incorporation, identification number etc...)

* Personal bank statements with more than 500 000 THB (deposited 3 months ago) and with highlighted salary income (6 months)

* Payslips (6 months)

* Accomodation confirmation letter from my wife (letter, copy of ID and Tabien Baan) that she allow me to stay with her in Thailand :)

* Certificate of entry an exit dates from National Immigration Agency in Taipei as a proof of current location

* Booking confirmation for accomodation in Taiwan (the embassy staff didnt care about this since they have certificate of entry a exit dates)

* Ticket to Thailand

* Ticket to back to EU in 6 weeks

Some documents were in English and some were translated to English by rapidtranslate.org

3 hours after I sent my application the status switched from Pending document check to Pending approval

On 18.2.2025 in the evening I received an interview request on 21.2.2025

Interview was honestly not that bad. I was asked why I apply in Taiwan and not back in my coutry. Why Im not applying for Non-O visa and then some questions about my work and life. The embassy staff was friendly but strict at the same time :) In and out within 20 mins.

3 hours after my interview I received approval. I hope this helps you somehow.

Those on workcation do you need to file to prove you are still with the same remote company every year? What if i get laid off after a few months after getting DTV? Do I loose my DTV