Just received approval for DTV from the UK Embassy.

Submitted on 22nd March.

I applied for the workation version as I am the director of a limited company since 2005. It doesn't do much except hold some digital assets that provide an income.

Originally I submitted the documents asked for on the Online form.

> Bank statement (initially I did the company one)

> photo taken on phone

> photo of passport bio page only

> letter from director (me) saying can work remotely and understand thai work/immigration rules and why I should work remotely in Thailand

> copy of utility bill from my rented flat in uk

They requested additional documents after a day or two.

> further letter from authorised person at my company stating I can work remotely. This time I got my accountant to do it in his capacity as company secretary

> personal bank statement. I sent money to natwest and ordered an interim statement on their app via the AI assistant. This took one day to appear

> proof of me as director on companies house. I did a long screenshot so it could show all the info.

A few days later it changed to pending approval so I just waited for further contact.

The visa starts immediately even though I stated June 20th as my arrival date.

They did not request passport pages, or any other proof of income, tax returns, bank statements, or proof of location in addition to the utility bill.

I was also looking at retirement visa as I'm old enough but this one seems the beat option for the price and no arduous process to apply.

A thai bank account would be nice so will look into that next time I am in the kingdom.

Hello everyone, I’m making my DTV and would like to have your feedback, does anyone had to call ambassy to make the process faster ? I’m talking about a gentle call not get them mad 😄

Thank you all!

Approved after 4 month!!!

Hello, I was just granted approval for my dtv visa under soft power Muay Thai via Wildcat gym in Chiang Mai. I applied at the Hanoi embassy on Sunday March 30th and was granted approval 4 working days later. Meaw at Wildcat gym was extremely helpful in getting papers organized for submission and answering any questions I had along the way. I had attended Muay Thai classes at her gym prior to asking to get the visa and it’s a really solid gym with great trainers and fun atmosphere! If anyone is looking at going the Muay Thai route with their dtv visa then Wildcat is a great place to look into!

Hi all

I have only recently joined this group and to be frank I am amazed at the level of questions being asked every day. It appears to me that the visa process is an absolute minefield or am I being somewhat naive.

I would suggest that a lot of questions could be answered by contacting the Thai authorities in the home countries of those asking. I am about to embark on a 3 week fact finding mission to Pattya to check out locales etc with a view to perhaps returning full time. In that instance I will be sitting down with my local Thai consulate and finding out from them what my responsibilities are.

Any thoughts appreciated as I am nervous about the whole process given what I read here on any given day.

Hello

I want to apply for the Wealthy Pensioner LTR Visa. I meet the requirements,but not clear on what documentation I should provide for proof of income. I am a US citizen. I am thinking providing my 2024 form 1040 tax return with the pension section highlighted and my 2024 1099s for my pensions. Make sense? Good plan? Appreciate any suggestions you may have.

Thank you.

Absolute nightmare trying to extend DTV in Bangkok

Workaction category (I have a software company and I work for myself. - have clients in UK) self employed

Documents

-TM 7 + photo / Passport + copies

- Personal Bank Account statement (£40k+)

- Business Bank Account statement (£25k+)

- Business incorporation document

- CV / Portfolio print out / Letter from current client

- Rental Contract / TM30 / 90 day report

First the officer looked at the Passport and then Personal bank account. Did some currency conversion

Said he didn’t need the Business bank account statement because I have a lot already?

He was then confused about my business incorporation document. So he had to consult his Boss.

Then they started asking the silliest questions about my clients letter. And why it didn’t look like an official letter and if they could see the official business incorporation document (maybe one with a wax seal. Like in the movies)

I tried to tell them they can check UK official companies house website to check my company’s legitimacy

Then I tried to show them my clients payment into my business bank account

I explained I already got the visa with the same documents. Then they wanted me to print the client letter I submitted for my initial application (which I showed them. It’s identical with a different date)

Then they finally decided to accept. But said it will take 15 days as they need to consider it.

I started getting a bad feeling about this. Because if they’re so confused with me present - trying to explain. They’re gonna be more confused behind my back.

I told them 15 days was too long and I had to leave the country before then.

The officer was confused and said I didn’t need an extension then because this is a multiple entry visa. And I should come back after my next 180 days are up. He said I need to bring more evidence of clients next time ? And he tried to keep my TM7. But I told him na. And bounced

DTV Visa

Citizen: USA, Naturalized.

Work for multibillion dollar company for more then 17 years and as remote work for more than 9 years and traveled many countries..

Applied at: Thai Embassy in Washington DC

Category: Workcation (Digital nomad/remote worker)

Documents : Passport Biodata page, Photograph, DL License, Bank Account with sufficient fund, Letter from Employer stating (Remote work, work from Home).

Application Date: 02/28/2025 08:12 PM

Request for Further document: 03/10/2025 1:00 PM

* Other request documents: Upload recent pay slip from the company that must show your full name and company's name and period date.

Submitted last 6 Pay slips: 03/10/2025 1:30 PM (my biweekly paycheck is around 6000$ before Taxes)

Approval Date: 03/12/2025 9:45 AM

already printed out and kept with other countries visa...

Approved in Hanoi

Submitted March 9th Sunday 11am

Pending Approval March 10th 10am

Approval sent March 13th 1250pm

I sent in a pretty complete and detailed packet.

Cover letter naming each document and explaining my work, why I want I live in Thailand , follow the rules and local laws and last but not least , not work with anyone in Thailand and have no interest either.

Docs included-

Real estate license

Employment contract

Employment certificate

Tax return fir 2024

Client testimonials x2

Facebook and IG social presence

Bangkok bank statements for 6 months. Shows alot going on and out but balance was below 500k

SoFi bank statements 3 months to show the 500k needed. Balance was in there for the 3 months.

The bank statements I wrote on in red showing the conversion rate and the balance with both accounts.

E visa to Vn

Immigration stamp

Airbnb receipt

Boarding pass

Pic of me next to the apartment

Location docs also included a basic cover letter.

Went pending a few hours after doc check. I used to process loans and transaction coordinate so I know the more detailed the better.

Anyways , now I can breathe. Any questions or help feel free to ask.

Thank you for this group for the valuable info.

Anyone had their DTV visa rejected because of an error in your submission? Were you able to go back and correct, or did you have to apply all over again? I missed one number in my passport, and they rejected my application….i am so upset with myself right now,