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Oct 23, 2025
16 days ago
Hey everyone,

I’m getting ready to apply under workcation in the coming weeks 🏝️🍻

Does anyone have any tips about additional things to include in the signed letter from my boss? Is a concise letter stating that I am a full time employee that is able to carry out my tasks while working remotely in Thailand sufficient or are there other key things to include? Will be applying from Sydney, with the CEO of the tech company I work for signing off on the letter.

Cheers!
Oct 19, 2025
20 days ago
Business owner in USA, need to write a letter, this is what I've come up with, obviously redacted. How does this look?

"[NAME]

[ADDRESS]

[CONTACT INFO]

Email: [EMAIL]

Phone: [PHONE]

Date: [DATE]

Royal Thai Embassy

[EMBASSY ADDRESS]

(Submitted via Hanoi Embassy Processing)

Subject: Self-Employment Letter for Destination Thailand Visa (Workcation Category)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, [NAME], am the sole founder, owner, and operator of [BUSINESS NAME], a well-established enterprise registered in the United States ([BUSINESS ID]). I established the company single-handedly in [FOUNDING YEAR], and over the past two decades, it has evolved into a robust operation based in [LOCATION], delivering top-tier services to a diverse, international clientele, with all revenue sourced exclusively from non-Thai markets.

I am applying for the Destination Thailand Visa to manage my business remotely from Thailand, drawing on my extensive expertise in entrepreneurship and remote leadership.

As the visionary who built [BUSINESS NAME] from scratch, I oversee all critical aspects remotely, including financial management (such as bill payments and credit transactions), staff compensation through secure digital platforms, innovative marketing to expand my global client base, and comprehensive operational coordination.

These duties are performed entirely online using advanced tools like email, cloud-based systems, and virtual communication, ensuring I maintain full control without any need for a physical presence in Thailand or engagement in local work.

On-site daily operations in [LOCATION], such as client scheduling and equipment upkeep, are expertly handled by my brother, [BROTHER'S NAME], who serves as the on-site manager, guaranteeing smooth functionality while I focus on strategic oversight from afar.

My income is derived solely from [BUSINESS NAME], with regular weekly transfers of [WEEKLY AMOUNT] from the business account to my personal account at [BANK NAME], yielding an annual income of approximately [ANNUAL AMOUNT].

Additionally, I maintain a substantial personal savings balance of [SAVINGS AMOUNT] at [BANK NAME], as evidenced by the enclosed bank statements, tax returns, and supporting financial documents.

These resources affirm my financial independence and ability to sustain myself during my stay in Thailand.

I solemnly affirm that my professional activities fully comply with Thai immigration regulations, as all income originates outside Thailand from non-Thai sources, and I will not participate in any local employment, business ventures, or services within Thailand.

I am fully committed to adhering to all visa conditions and am prepared to submit additional documentation, such as my business registration or further financial proof, if required.

Thank you for considering my application. I am enthusiastic about the prospect of enriching Thailand's dynamic workcation community while continuing to expand my business remotely. Please feel free to contact me at [EMAIL] or [PHONE] for any additional information.

Sincerely,

[Your Handwritten Signature if Printed]

[NAME]

Owner, [BUSINESS NAME]
Sep 20, 2025
2 months ago
Hi everyone, I am a Singaporean looking to apply for the DTV under workcation/ freelancer; I own my own company. Has anyone had any success in the thai embassy in SG. Or have any dos / donts advice too share? Much appreciated!
Sep 20, 2025
2 months ago
I want to apply for soft power. I have put in Freelancer as my job which documents do they want to see from that?
Sep 19, 2025
2 months ago
Tati *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
My husband and I are FINALLY heading back to Thailand after 3 weeks. Approved in Jakarta

My visa was approved in 8 days total with two separate requests for additional docs.

For families only one person is required be the main holder for workcation or soft power. Which simplifies the application process and saves money. We opted for me to take the cooking course that I’ve been so eager to take.

My husband’s DTV was approved 10 days after mine. Provided a sponsorship letter about intended long term tourism, contribution to economy and his remote studies.

Soft power: House of Taste Thai Cooking School, Bangkok (Cost $560 USD/6 months) Easy process, they provided documents within 2 hours.

I did not use their agent service.

Funds were seasoned for the required amount of time listed on the site.

* it is not necessary to stay directly in Jakarta as long as you remain in Indonesia. If called for an interview then you would travel to Jakarta.

** entered DMK with printed DTV and TDAC. Stamped for 6 months. No hassle.

Requested TM30 from our landlord and they provided it immediately with no problem.

Good luck to everyone. This group has been SUPER HELPFUL.
Sep 16, 2025
2 months ago
Matthew ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hanoi DTV workcation approved 15th Sept.

Docs submitted 8th, updated bank statement requested and submitted 10th.

I am a preply Business English teacher. I provided profile, lesson schedules, lesson example, payments history and preply insights, listing earnings to double check bank statements.

I gave 6 months bank statements listing preply payments in the notes.Only the last 2 months were over 500 k.

I used ISSA Compass, who although were a little slow responding to whatsapp messages, were professional and efficient...(most of the time).

Many thanks to all contributors in this group which were extremely helpful.

I am happy to answer any questions anyone may have.

With Thanks,

Matt
Sep 10, 2025
2 months ago
Tejas **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I got rejected for the DTV visa at Mumbai consulate, India 😞 👇

Actually I didn't completely get rejected but received a 'tourist tr' visa. Basically a normal visa of 60 days but valid for 6 months. That's a rejection in my eyes.

Now I am just trying to figure out what could be the reason for my rejection? Should I call them and insist on sharing the reason? If anybody here can review my documents in DM and let me know your expert opinion, that would be really helpful!

I applied through the workcation route as a freelancer. Submitted bank statement for 6 months with 500k for 3 months, ITR, Contracts, Clients' business registrations, employment certificate, payment transaction history, basically everything they needed to approve.

From other's experience too, the mumbai consulate seems to be conservative and very conservative. They prolly don't trust the status of 'freelancer' for a DTV visa. They must be looking for the traditional job employed people. They even requested additional documents. I still can't think of a solid reason that they rejected me. Such a bummer, waste of time and money.

Now if there is anybody that can help review my documents pls let me know, so I don't get rejected again. Also which country/ embassy is the best to apply from in my case. Thank you 🙏
Sep 3, 2025
2 months ago
Sasa **************
ORIGINAL POSTER
What did you guys write in "length of stay"?

I'm applying DTV 'workcation', and due to my work I'll be flying in & out often, sometimes few weeks, sometimes few months, not sure now.

So I'm worried, if I write my 1st length of stay 15 (or 65) days, they just might issue regular Tourist visa 60 days (or 6m METV) even if I apply & pay DTV (I saw a few cases here).

I'm applying at Thai embassy in Hungary, my 1st entry is at the end of this month, and I don't know how long will be my 1st stay yet.

I rent Thai condo annually (my current lease is from December 2024 until December 2025).

Thanks guys.
Aug 29, 2025
2 months ago
I just received my DTV visa for workcation 🎉

I applied at the Thai Embassy in Berlin and got it approved one week later.

The process was quite straightforward:

-I submitted my full employment contract along with a note from my employer (a remote-first company) confirming my role, salary, and that I can work remotely (no country specifics mentioned).

- I met the 500,000 THB financial requirement by showing funds in my account on the day of submission (the balance was below that beforehand, but it was accepted without issue).

- I selected the flights/hotels I intend to take but they never asked for proof.

- I got one request to prove my residency in Germany, which I did by showing my ID card

I hope this is helpful to some, if you have any questions let me know.
Aug 13, 2025
3 months ago
Update: uk citizen, applied via London embassy, approved in 4 days.

Got all docs prepared. Proof of work (UK business ownership, copy of tax calculation, and recent payslips). 3-month bank statement showing CLOSING BALANCE of appropriate amount (this wasn’t seasoned) and screenshots of other non-instant access accounts to show additional funds.

We had details for flight in. Nothing needed for flight out.

No additional documents requested.
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