Dutch DTV approved

Just sharing processs for any fellow Dutch folks and hope it help anyone to navigate their insecurities and hope in approvals.

And Thank you to Thailand for always welcoming foreigners, unlike EU and other countries :-)

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Processs**

E-Visa, applied online with embassy The Hague Netherlands. Do not require or need to go embassy in person, but they do require you to be in NL during when you submit the DTV visa and during the process, just in case you need to go embassy.

if you’re abroad during the application first day of visa submission, you will be rejected for sure.

I was rejected in July as I was still in Asia, because I thought it will take weeks and apply first only and fly back NL later to collect.

**First time: rejected 15 July 2024

**because I wasn’t in the same country of the embassy (Netherlands)

Second time : Approved 18 Aug 2024

Submitted : Wed 14 Aug (by online eVisa)

Approved: Sun 18 Aug (by email)

Request for additional docs: Yes.

Background profile:

* Dutch national

* official resident with work visa in Singapore

* solo DTV application

* I have a Pte Ltd (BV) company registered in Singapore since 2016

* I am sole director and sole employee

* Company is in retail/wholesale trading and consultancy.

Documents submitted during the first and second DTV application:

* passport bio page

* photo

* Flight ticket

* Proof of living address. I used my bank statement.

* Copy of Directors Resolution stating I’m working remotely from abroad as per 2023 in which I myself have outlined: authorization, responsibilities, communication, compliance to local law, review and termination.

* Properly stamped with company stamp and signature (in Asia an “official” company ink stamp and signature hold a lot of value and authenticity, though legally it doesnt. A signature only on a company letterhead is not considered official in most asian countries

* Bank statement from Wise, the amount I’ve recently transferred just a month ago before DTV submission. Just to make sure it’s all on one bank account for their convenience.

* If you use wise bank, get the signed statement report from wise desktop. Via the mobile App is not available. It has a real stamp and signature

Additional documents requested after submission:

* Proof of Company business registration certificate

* All pages of my passport including empty ones. This was abit of tech hassle as they only allowed max 3MB upload since I have a business passport with double amount the pages than a regular Dutch passport

* First submision in July: they only requested the stamped pages in my passport, after I submitted , they requested all pages of my passport.

* Second submission in August; they requested all pages immediately (this may have to do with change of rules, my first time submission was merely 2 weeks after they announced DTV

* My passport shows proof : a lot of stamps and visas as I travel incredible a lot for work .. entry and exit stamps almost every month throughout Asia and Europe.

Note:

Each embassy in each country is different.

I could have applied in Singapore as I am working there, but they said I have to apply in person and bring copy printed papers when collecting and will take 3-4 weeks. Singapore will start using eVisa online by October 2024.

DTV Jakarta approved - Remote worker.

After researching all the options, Jakarta seemed by far the simplest and most friendly.

Gave them my application, work letter, Jakarta hotel confirmation, photos, passport, bank statements, and the fee (5,600,000 Rupiah, cash only).

They started glanced at the documents, mostly just verifying the info on the application and quickly started writing up my receipt for pickup, no questions asked. Took maybe 5 min.

The clerk didn’t look at my other passport stamps. Maybe the person who processed it did but they didn’t care about two past EDs (last ED extension was canceled properly but I doubt they would have cared if it wasn’t).

Bank statements had well over the required amount in a savings account for about 3 months. Also included an account information letter that stated the balance, account type, owner but I doubt I needed it. The statements had only had a handful of deposits and interest deposits, none of this “a lot of transactions in and out” that some have been asked for in Laos, Taiwan, and elsewhere. Although I suspect that’s for people applying as a freelancer or otherwise owning their own business.

Work letter had the company seal and signed by a manager. They were fine with a color scan and print, didn’t notice or care that it wasn’t the original which is helpful in not having to have a physical letter sent from overseas.

All the staff the were nice, polite, and fast.

Got there 30 min early and was the first one, another 15 or so quickly showed up after. Was surprised it wasn’t more busy as the day before they were closed for a holiday.

Only annoyance was getting the cash for the visa. Schwab ATM card wouldn’t work at three different machines (2 in the airport, 1 in my hotel). The bank said it was an issue with the machines not approving and not an issue with them or Visa.

I later found people online saying only 2-3 banks would accept Schwab cards there, but I didn’t have time to go hunting down more.

I used a backup card and got hit with about 9% in fee.

The ATMs only dispense up to 25 bills. Some have 50k notes, others 100k. I only had the 50k ones around so it took 5 transactions and I had over 110 bills stuffed in my pockets and wallet. If I knew this I’d have brought a bag to carry it all back.

IO in BKK mentioned he hadn’t seen many DTVs and wasn’t sure what would be involved with the extension. Guess we’ll see what they make up at the last minute.

Indonesia will be on eVisa sometime next month. If you’re looking to get this visa in the next few weeks and want to apply near Thailand, I wouldn’t bother with anywhere else unless you have to.

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I was hoping to apply in person at the thai embassy but with that requirement maybe that’s not possible?? If anyone has any info or advice appreciated 🙂

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More confirmation the DTV is staying and talks of simplifying application process.

The Thailand ETA is coming and that will make it more difficult for those trying to stay long term in Visa Exempts ie border bounces. [members only]

Hi, my dear community,

Got a 5-year DTV visa for Thailand (digital nomad/freelancer). Applied in Penang after trying in Kuala Lumpur. Penang had more knowledgeable people who knew about freelancing.

Good luck, everyone! You deserve it, and you're an asset to any country's economy if you go there.

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I just applied at the embassy in Hanoi, and the woman at the counter said my bank statements might not be accepted

She said other peoples bank statements show lots of transactions. But because my money was in a savings account for ages - and because I only get statements for that account every six months - the bank statement only showed when there was a transaction... which only happened once in august

I had to write a quick letter explaining that it was an official bank statement. And that the lack of activity is because it's not a current account

Just wondering if anyone else has had something similar? and what they did about it?

I got on the phone to my bank (halifax, UK) and they basically said there's nothing else they can provide other than the bank statement itself

Hi everyone, will fly to Taipei next week. I just want to make a recap of what i’ll need with me for DTV:

- Employment letter

- Employer authorization to work remotely from Thailand, stating that i won’t work illegally in thailand and have Thai clients.

- 6 months Bank statement with 500k minimum (I had it for all the 6 months). I guess I’ll have to print it? Or can I give them a PDF copy?

- Passport pictures

Am I missing anything else ?

Thankss