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Aug 13, 2025
10 days 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.
Aug 7, 2025
17 days ago
DTV Approval Post

Location: Jakarta

Type: Workcation

Applied: Friday, August 1st at 9 am

Status update: Tuesday August 5 at 3 pm, changed from "Processing Pending Document Check" to "Processing Pending Approval"

Approved: Wednesday August 6 at 1pm

No additional requests for documents, took less than 4 business days. US passport.

I submitted a cover letter using this template [members only] and added a complete description of all other files. I compressed all the files using [members only]/.

For location, since I am staying with family in Jakarta I included scans of my full passport including blank pages, a letter from a family member confirming that I'm staying with them & photos of us in front of the house.

For finances, I included a 6 month bank statement from Kasikorn Bank with an ending balance of over 500,000 baht, with the majority of it transferred in the last two weeks, but showing plenty of day to day activity.

For portfolio, I included my resume, portfolios, business cards and letters from each company I work for explicitly giving me authorization as a remote worker in Thailand, addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy of Jakarta. I'm a freelance consultant in multiple industries, so I explained my roles as simply as possible and used a lot of images to make it clear.

I have previously held 2 ED visas and had three visa free entries to Thailand, over the last three years.

Any other questions feel free to ask. Yes, I have printed out my visa, to the guy who always posts that in all caps in the comments haha.
Aug 5, 2025
18 days ago
I just got approved for the DTV (Workcation (Digital nomad) from the London Embassy.

Friday 01st August: Applied

Friday 01st August: Requested additional documents

Tuesday 05th August: Approved

Really impressed with the service and speed of processing (3 working days). This group was a big help to me in my research phase, so thanks to all members who contribute.

Chok dee to those who are still waiting for their DTV to be approved.
Jul 31, 2025
24 days ago
Approved DTV in 3 days - workcation from Canada

No additional questions. Let me share some tips:

I did put things to gather in a very organized used way and met each of their requirements. With a nice cover letter explaining my situation and my purpose for coming to Thailand (workcation - no additional business ties and not working in Thailand for a Thai company etc)

I was a bit confused about whether to apply as business owner or employee since I am employee of a corporation that I own.

The employee route is the way to go in this case.

I just signed my own letter saying I am permitted to work overseas. Beyond this they also want articles of incorporation and an explanation of the business (I went a bit overboard here and gave them some screenshots of my e-commerce store front and business bank statement showing money coming in)

For personal financial proof I provided my bank account and it showed my salary being deposited each month from my business.

Drivers license worked as proof of address.

Just communicate with them before you apply about questions and they will clarify them for you. (Canadian embassy people seem pretty nice)
Jul 31, 2025
24 days ago
I just had my DTV (workcation) approved from Canberra, Australian Embassy.

Applied July 1st, asked for more documentation (proof of being able to work overseas) on the 4th and approval came through last night (30th of July).

A few things I've seen people ask about:

I had a sponsorship letter from my parents

I am a freelancer and wrote a letter on behalf of myself with my own company letterhead.

There was some good advice in this FB page, so thank you!
Jul 28, 2025
a month ago
I'm applying with workcation in hanoi with my own company, I wouldn't like to show all my transactions, is it possible to just send the final balance of every last 3 months? What's been your experience about this?
Jul 25, 2025
a month ago
Matty *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Just did my visa extension at Korat Immigration. It was a (seriously) pleasant experience. Doing my TM30/90 day report took around 10 minutes in total and the officers at the desk where you get the forms at were extremely helpful - they explained exactly what documents I needed and helped annotate documents where needed. There's a quaint little print shop just across the road that does photos and document printing.

In the end I submitted (for workcation):

- Bank statements going back to January

- Pay slips (the company I work for uses JustWorks so it was basically just a spreadsheet showing when I was paid)

- A printout of the website for the company I work for (literally just hit print on the main page lol)

- An example of my work - I printed one of the newsletters I wrote for the company

- All the other forms they give you on the day (basically address/passport information over and over again)

I was asked to clarify which balances were my savings (Revolut's statements are a bit confusing) and then the officer asked me when I'm going to marry my girlfriend 555. They asked my girlfriend in Thai about some details about my work so I showed them some more examples of completed work on my phone. I think this might mean they care that I'm actually working, not only about the numbers in my bank account. Everything is legit so I wasn't worried.

I came in about 1:30 and finished at 5.
Jul 24, 2025
a month ago
Hi I’m thinking about apply for a DTV in Vietnam based on workcation, but I will only be able to supply 2 months pay slips amd a full time employment contract for a uk company and show the money in the bank a few days before applying will this be a problem?
Jul 9, 2025
a month ago
AJ ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
DTV approved. Applied June 30, approved July 8. US citizen and applied online via LA consulate while in Colorado. Applied for workcation as self-employed. Another friend said it took him also 8 days. Thought I messed up by putting 5 years on how long my stay would be, didn't seem to matter.

Was asked for additional documents July 7: business registration, letter of employment, portfolio, and tax return. Sent docs and was approved within minutes.

Happy to assist anyone self employed wanting the workcation DTV.
Jul 7, 2025
2 months ago
Hello everyone! I need some suggestions regarding my DTV application.

I applied DTV on 28th June under workcation (freelancer) in Ho Chi Minh and being requested additional documents on 1st July. And I got rejected on 7th July.

So should I just reapply again in Cambodia within this week or should I just enter Thailand with Tourist Visa and reapply again in Ho Chi Minh after one month?

Or is there any other suggestions? Thank you for the advices!
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