Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some advice:

I applied for the Thailand DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) from Bali (via Jakarta Embassy) on April 13. Right now I’m in Bali on an extended VOA (I'm good for 28 more days). My question is:

Do I need to stay in Indonesia while waiting for approval, or can I leave (I’m planning a trip to Japan)?

I won’t enter Thailand until the visa is approved, I'm just wondering if leaving Indonesia affects the application at all. I'm fine with coming back to Jakarta if in the rare case I'm called in for an interview. Also, if anyone here applied for the DTV through the Jakarta embassy recently, how long did your approval take? For context, I’m a US passport holder.

Thanks in advance!

We are a family of 3 considering DTV. We have 500,000 thb in savings and 110,000 thb in monthly income for remote work. I’m expecting to be able to live off the monthly income. Is this going to be sufficient finances for DTV visas for all three? Which embassy in SEA is our best chance?

Request for Advice on Thailand DTV Visa Reapplication

Hello,

I am currently applying for a Thailand DTV (Remote Work) visa in Ho Chi Minh City. It has been about two weeks. During the application process, the authorities requested additional documents twice. I submitted all the required documents as requested, but my visa was still rejected.

I am a foreigner, but I have a company and long-term residence status in Vietnam, so all my documents are genuine and valid. However, the rejection did not include a specific reason, so I am unsure what caused it.

I suspect the only possible issue might be with my financial documents in the final submission. Since there were many documents, I submitted:

* a 6-month bank statement from the account used to pay my company’s social insurance, and

* a balance certificate from another bank (I only submitted the balance confirmation without the transaction history).

I also did not include any explanation letter. Could this be the reason for the rejection?

I would like to ask if you have encountered a similar case, and I would greatly appreciate any explanation or advice so I can better prepare for my next application.

Thank you very much for your guidance! 🙏

I have a few questions regarding the DTV 'soft power' category.

Does it only apply to Muay Thai and cooking? Or can it also include gym courses, swimming, tennis, or other sports? I’ve also read that some people received the DTV because they are undergoing treatment with a dentist or another doctor.

The second issue: let's say I sign up for Muay Thai and get the visa. What if after a month I decide I don't want to get beaten up anymore and I quit the course?

Hi everyone, I’m currently in Hanoi and applying for the DTV as a digital nomad. I wanted to share what I’ve included in my application so far and get some feedback from anyone who’s been through the process.

My situation:

I’m the sole director of a UK-registered serviced accommodation company operating across two cities in England. The business is fully remote, with a UK-based reservations team handling day-to-day operations, along with local cleaning and maintenance teams on the ground. All income is generated in the UK, and the business runs independently of my location. I’ve made it clear that I won’t be seeking any employment in Thailand.

Financials:

The business generates consistent monthly revenue (in excess of £20k). I’ve provided both business and personal bank statements (last 3 months). I’ve also recently transferred funds into my personal account to meet the visa requirement, as most income is typically retained within the business and only withdrawn when needed.

Documents I’ve provided:

• Certificate of Incorporation (UK company)

• Companies House record (showing me as director)

• Business bank statements (3 months)

• Personal bank statements (3 months)

• Airbnb & Booking.com links + screenshots

• Company Instagram link + screenshots

My questions:

1. Is it best to submit both business and personal bank statements, or is personal sufficient?

2. The required funds have only just been transferred into my personal account - is it better to wait a bit before submitting, or is this generally fine with a clear explanation?

3. Is there anything else you’d recommend including to strengthen the application?

I would really appreciate any advice or recent experiences, especially from those who’ve been approved.

Thank you!

Hi everyone

I applied for the Thailand DTV visa and I just received a request asking for copies of my last 3 payslips.

I’m a freelancer / independent contractor, so I don’t receive payslips. I issue monthly invoices and then receive the payments by bank transfer.

Has anyone been in the same situation?

Should I upload an explanation letter together with the invoices? Or what can I do

Just got denied without any explanation in Sri Lanka. Does anyone have a agency to recommend?

I applied for DTV at the Ankara Embassy as it’s the closest to Tbilisi where I’m staying. I just got and virtual interview request, I sent the email requesting the link as instructed.

What kind of questions can I expect ?

Hi everyone, I’m applying for the Thailand DTV from Hanoi and would really appreciate advice.

I’m a freelancer working with different international organisations but I don’t currently have an active contract and I don’t have tax returns (I’ve been working as a digital nomad). Most of my work is confidential so I can mainly show CV and LinkedIn.

I also recently saw a doctor in Thailand and may need some physical therapy for a minor back issue.

Given this, would it be safer to apply under the freelance route or the medical (soft power) route? Any experiences or advice would be very helpful. Thanks for any advice.

Hello everyone,

I am gathering all the documents to apply for the DTV, but there is something that concerns me. I plan to apply as a Business Owner, but the issue is that I created my company (a US LLC) only three months ago. I am still in the product development phase, so I currently have no income.

Although I can provide a cover letter explaining my situation, a guarantee that I will work 100% online, and the Certificate of Incorporation proving ownership, I cannot provide tax filings or an income statement.

Will this be cause for rejection? I can compensate with the financial proof part, as I have well over 3M THB in savings, but I am not sure if that solves the issue. I will be applying at the Madrid embassy.

Many thanks!