I am self-employed in Europe. To apply for a DTV I anticipate to write a cover letter that I need to do ongoing market research in Thailand with the aim of establishing a regional office in Bangkok. I cannot submit any client contract at this stage. Would this work to get the DTV? All other required documents, such as bank statement etc, I have.

Has anyone applied for the DTV from Malaysia (e.g. Penang)? Either online or in person.

I've just read on some platforms that it's quite a struggle from there as they seem to require more documents than other countries.

Can anyone relate?

UPDATE: APPROVED!

Yesterday I submitted application for workation DTV at HCMC. The form by default does not have an upload section for all the docs rumored to be needed (letter of permission, business registration), so rather than combining lots docs into one, I just submitted only what was asked for and hopefully they reach out for the additional ones.

- bank statement

- portfolio

- proof of current location (I took a photo of entry stamp at Danang)

- photo

Crossing fingers!!!

It is possible for family member ( wife & son ) to apply for DTV together with my same application ?

Or they should wait till I obtain mine and them apply themselves?

DTV Success in Vientiane.

Got DTV through Muay Thai. Gym provided all the proper papers. The visa support letter confirmed that I signed up for 1 class per week for 6 months. I used a Wise account to show the 500,000 THB equivalent for 6 months. I used the statement version where Wise will put a stamp and signature on the statement. I also included my rental contract in Thailand that goes to May 2025.

Applied on a Monday. They looked at my documents, seemed satisfied and told me to come back on Wednesday. On Wednesday, my visa was not ready and they said because Wise is an online account that they wanted to see my bank account app on my phone to confirm my name, account number and that the amount in the account matched the submitted statements. When they saw it all matched up, they told me to come back the next day and that’s when I got my visa.

Hi guys, to apply for DTV in Vietnam e-apply under soft power for Muay Thai, is the 500k proof just necessary to be one bank statement or do you need to provide proof for 3 months or something? Thanks in advance

Hi 👋 I m going to apply DTV visa at Thai embassy in Laos (Vientiane) . I do by myself . I would like to ask :

I will apply from soft power option ( training Muay Thai) anyone have a sample of the invitations letter ? This is the first time from the school to do it with me and we want to be sure that we did good (about information to mentioned )

Thank you 🙏

DTV approved today. Sydney, Australia Consulate.

Type: Business Owner

Submitted: 21 October

Pending approval: 24 October

Approved 2 November

Proof of location: Photo card

Proof of funds: October’s bank statement

Proof of work: Signed professional portfolio + signed paper stating I can work from anywhere + ABN registration document

Flight number: put the last leg of my flight SIN-BKK

I’m only travelling in January, but wanted to be safe in case the rules or cost change.

No additional documents requested.

Feel free to ask any additional questions.

Anybody managed to get a bank account with DTV in Bangkok?

Visiting 10 branches, it sounds like they don't know what it is so got denied.

If you did, please share bank/branch. If you used an agent, please share contact details and fees involved.