Have any one applied for DTV visa , Soft Power (course's cooking,Myung thai etc) From INDIA. On Freelance working status.

Hello, I had a work permit and stayed by it for last 2 years in Thailand.

I want now to apply for DTV visa,

I have bank proof and freelance employment contract. I heard that to get DTV right after work permit could be difficult. Is that true does anyone applied for that? I want to apply in Vietnam

Hi everyone,

I’m an Australian citizen currently working remotely in an IT role. I’m planning to apply for the new Digital Nomad (DTV) visa for Thailand — either directly myself or through an agent.

My goal is to continue my existing remote job while living in Thailand for an extended period. I’ve read through some of the official requirements but would appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through the process recently.

Is it generally a straightforward application if you’re already employed remotely by an overseas company?

Any tips on what documentation or approach worked best — especially regarding proof of income, tax obligations, and how to structure the application (DIY vs. through a visa agent)?

Thanks in advance for any guidance or first-hand insights!

Hey would love some help. I work for a UAE based company.

But I’m applying from London as a U.K. citizen does this matter when applying from the London embassy please guys.

I saw the requirement mention this and thought it meant the company must be U.K. based:

“Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status”

Thanks

DTV Application – “Pending Approval” stage: how close am I to approval?

Hi everyone, I’m posting anonymously just to get some reassurance and to help anyone else going through the same process.

I applied for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) through the London Embassy. A few days after submitting, I was asked to provide extra documents including a clearer passport scan, proof of funds showing at least £11,000, my company registration confirming my name and position, and a letter confirming that I’ll be working remotely for my UK business and not doing any work in Thailand.

I’ve now submitted everything they asked for, including a signed client letter confirming my remote work setup and UK income, plus bank proof showing well over the required amount.

Today my online status has changed from “Pending Document Check” to “Processing – Pending Approval.”

Does anyone know if that means I’m basically through and just waiting for it to be issued, or is there still a chance it could be rejected at this stage?

Thanks in advance — this group has been a huge help throughout the DTV process.

# DTV (Workation) Approved in 5 Days 🇸🇬

Application with Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore

Nationality: Singapore

Everyone told me *not* to apply for my visa in Singapore because of the high rejection rate. But I decided to go ahead since I already had all the required documents on hand.

For context, I work remotely for a Singapore-registered company, so it was easy to retrieve documents like the official business profile (ACRA), letter from employer, and payslips (which matched the credited salary in my bank statements).

## Application Timeline

Applied: 3 November 2025 (1:30PM)

Additional Document Request: 3 November 2025 (3:30PM)

Provided Additional Documents: 3 November 2025 (5PM)

Status Updated to Pending Document Check: 3 November 2025 (after submitting additional documents)

Status Updated to Pending Approval: 3 November 2025 (around 6:30PM)

Approved: 7 November 2025

## Documents Provided

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months

Provided photo of passport's biographical data page.

2. Photograph taken within the last 6 months

Provided photo of myself taken without sleeves. I was asked to resubmit later so don't make the same mistake.

3. Permanent Residence in Singapore

Provided photo of the front and back of my identity card.

4. Document indicating current location in Singapore and Planned accommodation in Thailand

* Submitted email confirmation of my SG arrival card (from ICA).

* Provided address of my lease in Thailand on the application portal (there was no field to upload the rental agreement).

5. Letter from company to explain the nature of work in Thailand and allow you to work remotely from Thailand to be sign by authorized person and company’s seal

* Provided a letter from my HR department explaining that our company operates remotely across various locations and does not have operations in Thailand.

* Included my full name (as per passport), passport number, NRIC number, duration of employment, job scope, and acknowledgment of my intention to work remotely in Thailand.

* Added an HR contact email in case they want to further verify my employment.

6. Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcase digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status.

Provided my signed employment contract and confirmation letter from when I passed probation 3 years ago (both signed via DocuSign).

7. Proof of salary slip/monthly income

Uploaded last 3 months of payslips from my HR portal.

8. Business Profile from ACRA (issue not more than 3 months) or Company Registration Documents

Purchased ACRA report from [[bizfile.gov.sg](bizfile.gov.sg)]([members only]) (SGD 5.50 per report, bought one day before submission).

9. Financial Evidence: Bank saving statements balance at least 500,000 THB (Around 20,000 SGD) for the past 3 months

Submitted 3 months of bank statements showing at least 500,000 THB balance *every month*.

## ADDITIONAL Documents

1. Photograph taken within the last six months

Resubmitted a photo wearing a t-shirt.

2. Letter from Company

Resubmitted letter addressed specifically to “Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore” (previous one was “To Whom It May Concern”).

3. Employment Contract

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

4. Bank Statements (Aug–Oct 2025)

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

They provided 1 upload section for each month (Aug 2025, Sep 2025, and Oct 2025) this time.

5. Latest ACRA Business Profile

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

6. Payslips (Aug–Oct 2025)

Resubmitted full-page PDF. Previous document was compressed into a 2 pages per page PDF to fit the upload size limit of 3MB.

7. Accommodation Proof

Provided rental agreement signed by my landlord in Thailand.

## Overall Experience

The process was *much smoother* than I expected. Many friends advised against applying in Singapore due to stricter requirements and high rejection rate.

I initially contacted a visa agency to help me but they discouraged applying here (recommended Vietnam and Indonesia) and warned there would be no money-back guarantee for applications processes in Singapore if rejected.

I went ahead independently since I had all my documents ready and it turned out fine.

If you’re thinking of applying in Singapore, my advice is: be extremely meticulous. Double-check every requirement, ensure all files are clear and complete, and don’t give them any reason to reject your application.

Huge thanks to everyone for contributing in this group. Your posts really helped me prepare my documents. I read through so many threads to make sure I knew what I was doing. 🙏

All the best, and good luck to everyone applying!

My DTV application was unexpectedly rejected today (6 Nov at 11:54 a.m.) with HCM, Vietnam

Timeline:

• 27 Oct: Submitted application (7:10 p.m.)

• 28 Oct: Further info requested → submitted same day

• 4 Nov: Emailed consulate (visa expiring 9 Nov); later that day status changed from Document Check → Pending Approval

• 6 Nov, 7am: Emailed again early morning (tomorrow is the last working day before my visa expiry)

• 6 Nov, 11:54 a.m.: Received rejection

I’m an immigration advisor of NZ, working for a Chinese company, and I included:

• 6 months of payslips, bank statements, tax records, employment letter, the company registration and my license certificate.

• A NZ term deposit of over 1 million THB

• Stayed at Da Nang: boarding pass, hotel bills, visa and visa stamp.

Everything seemed straightforward, so I’m shocked by the refusal.

I can think of three possible reasons for the refusal, but I’d be interested to hear other views:

1. HCM may regard me as able to work locally since I can provide consultations to both Thai nationals and foreigners in Thailand, while the DTV prohibits me from working in Thailand. However, all clients of the company are from mainland China, which is not specifically mentioned in the application. Should I clarify that I am aware of Thai law and will not conduct any local work?

2. I hold both Chinese and New Zealand citizenships, but I applied under my Chinese passport (as only my Chinese health insurance covers me due to my medical conditions). This is not something I can change.

3. I used a New Zealand term deposit instead of a savings account, which might be seen as funds not immediately accessible. Should I instead provide proof of a regular savings account?

Has anyone experienced something similar or know what might have triggered this?

DTV Approved ✅

My wife and I applied from Bali at the Jakarta Embassy.

Thanks to all the information found in this group, it all went smoothly.

My wife (British) applied as the main applicant as a remote worker (our business is under her name).

We provided:

* Location: boarding pass, card on arrival, grab receipt from the airport to our Airbnb, Airbnb reservation.

* Finances: 3 months of bank statements (from a Wise account).

* Work: documents about the LLC + 6 months of contracts and invoices showing regular work with multiple clients outside of Thailand.

Applied on October 15th, approved on the 24th.

I (French) then applied as a dependent/spouse.

We provided:

* Location: same, with a newer Gojek receipt from the day I applied.

* Marriage certificate + translation.

* Finances: same bank statements + a letter from my wife stating that the money is for the both of us.

Applied on the 24th, approved on November 4th.

I used ChatGPT to write some things for each section.

Thank you for everyone here for the precious information which made our applications smooth and easy!

I got rejected & want to share my experience + hopefully get some advice on what to do next 🙏

I applied for the dtv visa at my Norwegian embassy as a remote worker. I had over 500k in my account and i showed proof of earnings from a foreign company.

I got rejected due to not holding 500k over the past 3 months, as i acquired the final amount the same month i applied. (This is understandable, even tho it did not state i had to keep it for that long in the application)

The other reason i got rejected was because i was earning too little compared to the average Norwegian salary. (They stated the average salary should be around 70k $ a year...)

I now plan to re-apply in desember as i have then held the money for over 3 months. The initial plan was to apply in Saigon but i have recently read its a high case of denied applications. Therefore i was wondering if anyone has any recent experience with the embassy in Manilla. If so, i would be really happy for any advice ☺️

I also plan to change my application to soft power activity (Muay Thai), because it seems like this way has a higher chance of getting approved.

Hello, I will be applying for the Digital Nomad DTV soon and I have a few questions.

Is there a minimum amount of time that I should have my online job before applying for this visa?

Also, is there a requirement of minimum salary that I should be making?

Lastly, will I need to provide proof of residency in Thailand? Address where I will be living, rent contract or anything like this?

Thank you for any information 🙏