Hey everyone,

Sorry this is a longer post — I’d really appreciate any insight or advice ❤️

I recently applied for the Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Germany (my passport country), and unfortunately, my application was just rejected. I’m still trying to understand what exactly went wrong.

Here’s what I submitted:

* Proof of funds (over 500,000 THB)

* Invoices from freelance clients over the past 12 months

* My personal Spanish tax return (I was living in Spain until recently)

* Proof of current location in Germany (short-term rental contract)

* A company tax return from a Spanish business I closed in March 2025

I’m currently not registered anywhere, as I’ve been full-time nomadic since March — and was just temporarily in Germany when I applied.

A few days after submitting, they asked me to:

* Provide proof of registration in Germany (which I don’t have - I explained it to them and it seemed ok - so I think)

* Legalize all documents related to any foreign company through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai embassy in the issuing country (in my case, Spain)

Since my company was already closed and I wasn’t in Spain anymore, I explained that and asked them to disregard the company tax documents and instead focus only on my personal Spanish tax return.

Still, my visa was rejected — no reason given.

What’s confusing is that a friend of mine (Spanish citizen) applied from Vietnam, had no company, and got approved in just two days — no extra documents requested.

So I’m left wondering:

* Has anyone here successfully applied from a country that’s not their own passport country (like Vietnam)?

* Do they always require legalised foreign tax documents? (If so, what exactly? Just the tax return? Company registration too?)

* Would submitting only my personal tax return be enough?

* I recently opened a U.S. LLC to handle invoicing — will this create the same legalization problem if I use it in a new application?

* Do they expect you to be officially registered somewhere? Or is that flexible for nomads?

I really put a lot of time and effort into this application — so I’m feeling discouraged. I had hoped to spend 6–7 months a year in Thailand, and this rejection feels like a setback I didn’t expect.

If anyone here has been through something similar or knows how to navigate this better, I’d be so grateful for your advice. 🙏

Thanks so much in advance.

Hello everyone,

I applied for a Thai Digital Nomad (DT) visa from Pakistan. I submitted all the required documents, including my bank statements, contracts with U.S. clients, and proof of payment. After two weeks, my application status changed to "Processing Pending Approval," and I continued to wait.

After a total of 45 days with no updates, I assumed my visa might not be approved, so I decided to travel to Bali. Just one day after arriving in Bali, I received an email from the Thai embassy inviting me for an interview—scheduled two days later. Unfortunately, I missed that interview.I been To Thailand 6 Times and stay there Longer everytime.

Now I’m wondering:

Is there any way I can attend the interview or continue the visa process from the Thai embassy in Indonesia?

I’ve already booked accommodation in Bali for two months, and I’ve also paid for a motorbike rental.

If anyone has experienced something similar or has any suggestions, I’d really appreciate your advice.

Thank you!

My DTV just got approved London Embassy. Took 7 days. Workcation route I'm a self employed full-time youtuber. They asked for a portfolio (provided youtube channel screenshots of analytics etc). A coverletter. Most recent bank statement. Passport photo. Most recent tax return. Passport info. Proof of address (used water utility bill). Flight number (just the number) and accomation details for Thailand (hotel). Very easy, very quick.

# Question About the 180-Day Extension Process

Hi. I'd like to inquire about the 180-day extension process for the Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). For those who have already gone through this extension review, could you share your experience? I'm particularly interested in understanding how rigorous the examination is - is it relatively straightforward to get approved, or is it as stringent as the initial application?

Currently, I'm working as a full remote employee with an indefinite employment contract, which qualified me for the DTV. However, I'm concerned that my contract might potentially end before I need to apply for the extension. If the extension requires the same level of documentation and verification as the initial application, I'm worried my application might be rejected if my contract situation changes.

I'm aware that since the DTV program only launched in July 2024, there might not be many people who have completed the extension process yet. Nevertheless, any insights or experiences would be tremendously helpful.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Hello all....

I'll be applying for the DTV from Vietnam next week and have a few questions about the process.

I have worked abroad for a long time and have moved around an awful lot so I haven't been liable to pay tax anywhere. I have read that many folks are being asked to provide tax returns.

Has anyone successfully applied for and been granted the DTV without being asked for evidence of paying tax? I, of course have the funds in the bank and have done so for at least six months.

I am an English tutor that works online and is self-employed.

Would it be better for me to mention up-front on my cover letter that I am unable to provide evidence of tax returns, or is it best to wait for them to ask? Does it usually slow the process down?

I'd appreciate any info.

Currently in Thailand on a Tourist visa.

I run a full blown website and meet all the financial requirements... Also made a portfolio presentation to be given to the visa processing consolute..

I am from Canada and dont want to fly back home but would like to fly somewhere and apply for it at a Thai consolute in a neighboring country. I tried going to the Osaka one... but once I got there... they said I had to be a permanent resident.

Where can I go to get this accomplished? Without flying back to Canada.

Also.. im open to the idea of hiring somebody to do the application if need be..

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hi everyone, can the DTV be mad ein Malaysia without permanent residency? Thanks

Are there any countries not eligible to apply for DTV. I got a client referred to me from Zimbabwe.. i seem to remember hearing something about certain African countries not able to apply. ( I run a Muay Thai Gym)

Any successful applications from Japan? Especially Osaka? Thanks

Regarding Thai Digital Nomad VISA

I got second hand information about it from an agent, so don’t knoq the truth in this one.

10 years Visa Requirements

✔️ $ 80.000 a year salary last 2 years

Or

✔️ $ 40.000 year last 2 Years plus a master’s degree.

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