DTV approved in Sweden. I applied 13/12 at 16:08 and today, 16/12 at 10:29 I got a request for documents. They wanted payslips and a document proving I am a remote worker. It says in my employment contract that I can work remotely, but I also sent a letter from my CEO stating explicitly that I am a remote worker. At 16:18 I got the visa approved. Extremely fast handling by the Thai embassy in Stockholm.

Do you need to translate your documents (like rental contract or tax returns) in case they are not in English? And you need to be in Jakarta or can you go to Bali? Anyone tips for applying online through Indonesia?

I’m Australian, my wife is Swedish and we are heading to Sweden this week. Does anyone know for sure if I as Australian can apply for the DTV in Sweden.

Edit: I am not a Swedish resident

Does anyone know whether I can change location of the application while it is proceeding? Who should I contact?

Hi everyone,

I’m from the UK but currently in Bangkok, Thailand, and I’m looking to apply for the 5-year DTV visa. I understand that I need to leave the country to complete the application. Could anyone recommend the best nearby country where I can get my application approved in the shortest amount of time?

Additionally, do I need to physically visit a Thai embassy to complete the application, or is there an option to apply online? I already have all the required documentation, including proof of 500,000 THB in funds.

Thanks in advance for your advice in advance!

Was issued a my DTV a few days ago and just wanted to update the group as I found a lot of the info on here helpful. So hopefully my experience might help others when applying.

Applied for the visa at the thai embassy in London on 8th of Dec (Sunday morning). Went with workcation visa based on remote work. Submitted the usual docs. Passport, photo, used driving licence for proof of location, bank statement with 500k thb (statement dates from start of Dec to the 6th), and a letter from my employer confirming that they were happy for me to work remotely and they support my application.

On Monday they asked for additional docs. They wanted a better copy of my passport and photo. Plus a copy of my work contract and an e-ticket showing my name and departure dates from the UK. My work provided a temporary flight reservation but never confirmed the booking, which I thought might be an issue and I supplied the rest.

On Thursday afternoon I received my 5 year visa.

Does anyone have experience with or know of any embassy rejecting a DTV application due to low income as a remote worker? I have a bank balance exceeding 500,000 THB and a part-time contract. As far as I know, this visa's approval does not depend on income, but I’m concerned that the embassy might focus on the low salary and reject the application based on that.

For those that have been approved:

I just got a standard stamp at the airport when making my first entry on the DTV visa.

I’ve seen photos of peoples passports in this group where you’ve got a full 1 page showing all the DTV visa details.

How do you get that and where do you go to get that put into your passport?

I think it’s better to have that compared to a normal unclear stamp in passport

Has anyone successfully applied for it at the Thai Embassy in CDMX, Mexico? I checked their website, but it didn’t mention the DTV, and they weren’t reachable via email. Should I just walk in with the required documents? Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share my recent experience regarding the DTV visa application. I submitted my visa application on December 9th and received my approved visa on December 12th! 🥳

The process was very simple and efficient. The documents required are quite straightforward:

- Employment contract

- Proof of my work through emails or client references

- Thai bank statement for the last 6 months with a balance of over 500,000 THB

A big thank you to the Thai Embassy in Vientiane for their excellent service. I highly recommend going through them if you need a DTV visa.

Good luck to everyone with your applications!

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