Hello everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the Thai DTV (remote work) visa through the Los Angeles embassy and had a couple of questions, hoping someone here might have experience with this.

1. I’m planning to transfer about $17,000 into a savings account that currently only has a few hundred dollars in it. I’d like to apply for the visa ASAP, but I’m unsure if that balance needs to sit for around 3 months first, or if it’s okay to apply in 1–2 months even though prior statements will show the low balance.

2. For employment verification, will my original offer letter stating that my role is remote be sufficient, or do they usually require a more recent letter from my employer confirming I’m a remote worker?

Any additional tips or insight, especially from anyone who applied through the LA office would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Here's my experience with the Thai Consulate in LA for my DTV:

Applied on August 16.

Further requests more docs on Aug 23.

Approved on Sept 12.

Any requests for extra docs, expect 5 extra business days as that is written on the website. Just know that.

Very easy. I applied as a freelancer. Lists of things I've provided:

1. My main portfolio website and 4 projects and impressive case studies I've recently done related to my recent and current clients.

2. Last year's tax document

3. My joint bank account showing the total of $30k (shows my address, name, and my husbands name). Along with statements of 1 month only.

4. Provided 6 recent invoices for my freelance work and for extra, showed the total paid invoices cost starting beginning of January of this year to Aug 16, as proof that money is flowing in consistently.

5. Proof of freelance contract employment.

My husband just turned in his application for marriage affiliation with me for DTV. That should be an automatic, and easy acceptance.

I hope this helps!