Just applied for the DTV from Kyoto, Japan (the Osaka embassy) as a US Citizen. Did tons of research beforehand and saw mixed reviews about whether it was possible. Wanted to share my success! I applied on January 5th and was approved on January 7th with only one request for an additional document (a confirmation of my return travel itinerary to Thailand). I applied under the workcation category as a remote worker. Here is what I included in my application:

1. Biodata Passport page and recent Passport-style photo.

2. Cover letter (included with the financial documents) describing my situation, why I wanted to stay in Thailand, and what documents I included in my application.

2. Financial Documents: I included 6 months of bank statements (it says only 3 are required but many people reported receiving requests for additional proof), my most recent US Federal tax return, my company’s most recent financial statement, and my company’s official US registration and tax ID #.

3. Personal Documents: my job contract with my company as proof of employment (my contract included a clause approving my ability to work remotely, which I called out in the cover letter), a photo of my passport with the Osaka airport stamp, a photo of my inbound plane ticket and a receipt of a coffee I purchased that included the location on it as additional proof of my presence in Kyoto, and a copy of my hotel reservation/itinerary.

Hope this helps someone!

Hello! It's been exactly 7 days since I applied in Hanoi (workation) US citizen , my application has been on pending approval for 6 days. I'm getting worried? Any idea how much longer I can expect? I'm itching to leave, love Vietnam but Hanoi is not for me. I understand I have to remain here for the chance an interview is required.

Hi group! US citizen here, married to a Thai national, applying for Non-Imm O visa. Which Thai embassies in neighboring countries (Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam , etc.) have you used and recommend? Online info is all over the place—personal experiences appreciated to help me choose! Thanks!tna

Hello, I am a US citizen, how do I apply?

I am a US citizen living in the Philippines for the last year. I am moving to thailand based on the OA retirement visa. Do I need a background check from the USA or just a clearance from the Philippines. Or maybe non at all?

As a us citizen will it be ok to have put my birth city, and not the state? The city is not showed on the passport just the place of birth being a us state. Applyied from USA? Been a week

Other request documents:

1.Please upload the contract with your company

2.Please upload proof of income (proof of company transfer to bank account more than 3month ago

I am a USA Citizen residing in Taiwan.

I applied online in Taiwan.

I work through my own LLC.

I gave them upon my original application:

A. a letter showing I work through my own LLC

B. my primary customer who wrote a letter confirming this along with the years of working together

C. the certificate of organization of my more than 10-year-old biz

D. my EIN

E. proof of my annual report filings for a decade

F. 4 months of my biz bank account getting payments

What in the world are they asking for?

It looks like a contract from my LLC to myself?

My LLC bank account sending money to my personal bank account?

I have no idea what else to submit...

Any advice is appreciated.

I am US citizen, who owns his own business in the US and I don't pay myself a salary but installments. I have shown that I have more than $500K baht requirement with supporting documents to show I own 100% of my business but I have been requested to provide the following below...

It's frustrating because my fiancé got approved with no problem as a business owner but I keep getting asked for more documents... Mind you this is with the Thai Embassy in Los Angeles, CA.

Has any other business owners had to provide the following:

* Other request documents: Guarantee letter from the company implies that you work remotely

* Other request documents: Employment contract or employment certificate from company

I'm a us citizen traveling to chiang mai this week. I know I'm 60 day visa exempt, but is there any fee I pay upon entering the country?

Thank you

I would love and appreciate to hear some recent success stories!

I’m a DTV holder, my spouse has a 90 day tourist visa expiring at the end of the month. Both US citizens.

My spouse is applying as a dependent.

I’m trying to figure out the best place to apply in SEA or close.

I’d like to know:

-your country of citizenship

-Where you applied

-application and approval date

-specifics on bank statements (how many months/if funds needed in account the whole time or can be transferred in the last month like it was when I applied in Taiwan)