Anyone who’s recently been approved by the London / UK embassy have a rough timeframe for approval?

Applied on the 21st February, request for more information on the 24th February, sent back same day and still in processing.

Remote worker for a uk Ltd company.

I've been asked for additional documents for the DTV by the UK embassy. It might be difficult to provide exactly what they've asked for. Has anyone been in a similar situation and been able to communicate with them by email? I'd be grateful to know the address if that was the case.

Visa approved - got the email at midnight.

Approval time - 2 days lol

UK embassy

Soft power - tiger eye. I used ilovepdf to merge the files into 1 pdf.

3 months bank statement

2 hours after i paid they asked for proof of flights and a better passport photo. I booked a fight and sent the pdf. I sent a selfie against a white wall and gf used an app to make the background white.

When i started my application I must have already had a try in Jan because there was a pending application from the 28th of Jan. Perhaps they approved my application faster as they might have thought in was waiting almost 1 month.

Thanks for all your help x

See you in Siam!

APPROVAL UK LONDON EBASSY

Hi All,

I have just received my DTV for remote working approval. This group has provided some amazing reassurance and information for my application. So please any questions pop them in.

19.02 (Wednesday) I applied to the London Embassy online.

I submitted:

* Motivation letter, saying I have visited many times and love the culture/country. I wish to visit more Thai islands.

* Fairly detailed portfolio, with evidence of work documents.

* invoices

* Driving license

* A statement of 500,000 baht, the money had only been in the account 10 days with little transactions on the account. The bank statement was also one from the bank branch with a bank manager stamp as I couldn't wait for an updated one by mail.

* Additionally a separate ISA account balance

* Proof of accommodation, and rental contract

* Linkedin profile, UpWork profile

Afternoon of the 19th request for documents:

* A letter explaining my job role and confirming that I will abide by Thai law and not work in Thailand. (My original motivation letter did include this, but I submitted another very clearly stating that I understand Thai law and the DTV working conditions)

* My recent Tax return

20th (Thursday) request for documents:

* A plane ticket to Thailand from London, United Kingdom

24th (Monday) Approved and Visa Sent by Email.

Very easy process all in all!

Hi guys,

UK embassy applicants how long did it take for approval?

On the visa website it asks intended date of arrival I have 1st of March down.

Hey folks, can I ask what the UK requirements are for the 500,000 baht for the DTV (how many months in bank). Thanks so much 🙏

Hi everyone! does anyone know if the 500k needs to be in your account for 3 months before applying? we were told it needs to be by our lawyer... but I want to apply next month and have only transferred today. Thank you! (I'm applying in the UK)

DTV UPDATE: London Embassy. Submitted Monday 5:30pm, request for additional documents Wednesday 3:40pm - so around 46 hours

Request was:

* Photograph taken within the last six months.: - Please upload new photo (clear and focus) or use your mobile phone to take a selfie photo in plain white background and close up your head and top of your shoulders. (Your face must be clear and in focus and take up 70-80% of the photo.)

* Other request documents: - Self assessment tax return / Statement of accounts / Accountant's letter / Personal tax calculation or computation statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) (Apart form your name, you can conceal any details that you would not want to show.)

So I have taken and uploaded another picture and downloaded my self assessment (submitted earlier this year) from HMRC.

Fingers crossed they are satisfied and I won't need any more additional documents... who knows! I'll keep you updated!

Hi , applied today for soft medical appointment Dvt at London embassy got a reply stating they require a letter addressed to the embassy confirming my appointment & signed.do the hospitals supply such letters?

I'm a freelance designer doing remote work pro bono for a charity based in Indonesia, which I visit a few times a year. I am living off savings so have money in the bank. The charity is willing to write me a letter describing our relationship. But since they are not paying me, will this be an obstacle to me getting a visa? I have a portfolio of work related to my role with them. I will be applying at the London Embassy.