USA - CHICAGO APPROVAL

Hey everyone, I wanted to share the good news that my Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application was approved! I run a small agency and own an LLC. Here's what I submitted for my application (filed on October 28th - approved on 14th November) in case it helps anyone:

1. Cover Letter: A clear explanation of all the documents I included and my intentions for applying for the DTV.

2. Identification: Passport, U.S. Driver's License, and a photo (self-taken with a whitened background).

3. Business Documents: Articles of Organization (proof of LLC).

EIN documentation.

My resume.

Screenshot of my company website.

4. Bank Information:

I transferred $16,000 from my business account to my personal account the same day. I provided: A screenshot showing the balance in my personal account (current date).

A recent Chase statement showing my name and account number (since the Chase balance screenshot didn’t include my name).

Note: I didn’t include transaction details, just the account balance.

5. Proof of Income: A business income statement showing deposits into my business account (dated 3 months back).

6. Application: I provided them with my Condo unit address (in Bangkok) and any flight number I could find leaving the US to Bangkok. Was not asked to show further proof. The fee was $400 USD.

After waiting 2 weeks, I emailed them for a follow-up this morning at 10:30 am (the 14th of November), and at 4:30 pm I received an email with the approval.

I did leave Thailand on October 14th with an ED visa that expired on the 14th of October. I was told that I didn't need to cancel it (by immigration) so I didn't. This is proof that you may not need to cancel your ED visa before obtaining the DTV.

I hope this breakdown is helpful to anyone applying or considering it. If you have questions, feel free to ask! 😊

I am from the USA, and I entered Thailand on January 23. My visa exempt expires on March 8. I understand that I am eligible for a 60-day covid extension which I intend to take care of on my own. After that I need to stay on in Thailand as I've accepted a job at an international school that begins in August. That means that I will need an alternative visa for the period between May and August. I am married to a Thai national (11y years) and have had the marriage visa in the past. I have the required funds in bkk bank account to be eligible for the marriage visa, however my Thai wife is still in the USA on business for another 6 months or so. We own a condo in Bangkok, and a farm in Chaiyaphum; both in her name.

I understand that her not being present effects my ability to receive a marriage Visa and extension based on marriage......does anyone have advice? Please let me know, thank you

Nationality: USA