What is online interview? I applied for DTV from Turkey 2 months ago and i sent all documents. Today i got email for online interview. What they ask at this interview?

Hello Everyone,

I have a DTV visa digital nomad and staying in Thailand right now. I have to apply for Japan visa and I am from India. Is it possible to apply from thailand or do I need to fly back to India and apply?

Has anyone tried applying for visa having DTV?

Thank you

I am an Indian passport holder, who works for a US company and currently waiting for my US visa renewal (don't know how many months it will take for that to go through).

Meanwhile, I am planning to get Thai DTV visa, so I can live and work from Thailand.

I am going to be in Vietnam for 2 months starting January and would like to apply for Thai DTV visa from there. For those who have gone through the process in Vietnam, would really appreciate if you can help answer these questions...

1. At any point during the visa process, do you have to visit the Thai embassy/consulate in Hanoi or HCMC?

2. Does it matter if I apply via Hanoi or HCMC?

3. I will be in HCMC first, then go to Da Nang and finally to Hanoi. I can spend 2-4 weeks in each city if needed. If I apply for DTV while in HCMC, and then move to Da Nang after a week, will it be an issue for DTV processing? This assumes that DTV is still in process after a week.

4. Similarly, if I apply for DTV while in Da Nang, but then move to Hanoi, will be in an issue for DTV processing?

I am considering a DTV but my situation is a little more complicated and I have questions which have not been answered yet, I don't think.

The money in the bank is not an issue. However, as I own businesses in the UK, I don't get a formal salary and I simply draw from a director loan account with over £1m in my favour. I am not trying to explain that to someone at immigration as they will never understand it. I could magic up a contract or whatever but it clearly isn't £xxxxx per month etc. matching deposits into my accounts.

During the application process, it asks when you are arriving and when you are leaving and if you have accommodation for the duration. If I put 180 days and can't show accommodation for 180 days, then what ? Ideally, I don't want to have to arrange any accommodation and I can't arrange it without the surety of obtaining the visa. Same with flight tickets, I can't lose £5k on flights.

Extensions and 90 day reporting. Are they asking for financials everytime or ever ? Has anyone done an extension at 180 days ? My understanding this is available every entry, not just once but that it is available once per entry.

Banking. I have bank accounts at SCB but would prefer to diversify and open others. I read the DTV is not a non immigrant visa so blah blah but is this categorically proven or just half reality, half internet twaddle. It doesn't officially affect me but I could use a non O visa otherwise.

Hello, I am inquiring about the retirement visa. I have plans to travel to Thailand in March of 2026. Would you apply for the retirement visa prior to coming or apply for the tourist visa 1st? Hope this makes sense. Trying to get clarity. Thank you.

Hi guys, I need some advice regarding the DTV visa 🙏

I work as a freelancer (service-based work). My contracts are not tied to any specific location — it doesn’t matter where I perform the work.

The consulate has now requested confirmation from 3 of my clients — basically supporting letters stating that they are okay with me working remotely.

My questions are:

1️⃣ Is it enough to prove that I am a freelancer by providing contracts, invoices, and a description of my activity?

2️⃣ Or are client letters actually mandatory?

3️⃣ If letters are required — what format is usually accepted?

• free-form letter?

• company letterhead?

• signature / stamp required?

I’d really appreciate any real-life experience 🙌

Especially from those who applied for DTV as freelancers.

I have the DTV and I am currently in Thailand with my partner. Does anyone know if it is possible to add my spouse (she is from the Philippines) onto my DTV whilst we are both in Thailand. Or does she need to leave Thailand and then I apply on her behalf. I have received mixed responses on this so I'm not sure what the correct process is. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Best wishes.

I have a question related to applying for the first time extension for the purpose of retirement. I will enter Thailand using Non-O Visa and I intend to apply the extension around 45 days before the visa expires. Would the required 800K deposit have to be transferred from abroad or showing existing funds in Thailand is sufficient? I intend to apply at Chaengwattana Office. Thank you for all the answers.

Thinking to apply for a DTV based on working remotely. My job is entirely remote and that shall be written on the contract which I’ll use to apply. However, I would only start working in mid January. Is there a minimum time I need to be working for before I can apply for the DTV? I have a British Passport and been working in Thailand on a Non B for the last 4 years before resigning. Would apply from Malaysia or Vietnam.

Approved in Saigon / Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh.

I did not season the account. I transferred the money ~3 days before applying.

I did not use an agency.

I am not a freelancer: I am full time employed for over 2 years at the same job.

I submitted W2 statements, not my full prior 2 years taxes.

I drew a bright red box on the bank statements for my "income" transactions

I submitted my payroll statements for the past 6 months, all 12 of them :(

I work remotely for an international company that operates in Thailand (think Agoda, but not Agoda). There was no concerns from them about me needing to get a Thai work permit instead of DTV.

My employer let me generate a "This kid works remotely for us and earns $XXX/mo"

As an American, any important currency numb ers (like bank account totals or income letters), I converted to Thai Baht, so they would not be confused with SGD / HKD / etc which uses the same currency symbol, but is lower value (which could put you at risk for being below limits if misunderstood).

Timeline

Applied Dec 18

Requested more info: Dec 22

Provided more info: Dec 24

Approved: Dec 26