Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the DTV at the Helsinki Embassy under the freelance/professional route.

I run my own recruitment company and work fully remotely with European clients, invoices through my registered business. I plan to travel to Thailand in late September.

Before submitting, I’d be really grateful if anyone could share their recent experience with the Thai Embassy in Helsinki, especially if you applied under the freelancer route.

Specifically:

1. Did they require 3–6 months of bank statements showing a consistent balance of 500,000 THB+, or was it enough just to have the amount in the account at the time of application?

2. What supporting documents did they ask for (e.g., invoices, proof of client payments, contracts, CV)?

3. How long did the processing take from submission to visa approval?

4. Were there any surprises or additional documents requested during the review process?

Any tips, timelines, or document checklist would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Anyone with experience with DTV Workcation visa from Chicago embassy? How long did it take? Did they request any additional documents? Thank you.

Hello everyone,

I am preparing to apply for the DTV visa and would appreciate your feedback on two points:

👉 1️⃣ Has anyone applied for the DTV visa at the Thai Embassy in Cambodia *recently*?

I am particularly interested in knowing if the processing time is still efficient, considering the current tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.

👉 2️⃣ Has anyone submitted a professional financial portfolio or supporting documents that they translated into English *themselves* (without using a certified translator)?

If so, was this accepted by the embassy in Cambodia?

Thank you very much for your insights — your experience will really help me!

Looking for feedback on those that applied for a Non-O Thai Family in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, are there many differences in requirements? Processing time, document uploads, length of visa..

Or would it be better to go to Vientiane, Laos seeing as they offer more convenient options?

Sharing my DTV application process

- Type: Workcation

- Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

- Submitted Documents:

(1) Employment Contract (Remote job), with company stamp

(2) Recommendation Letter from my employer, with company stamp

(3) Company Registration info of my employer

(4) Company Registration Certificate of my employer

(5) Salary Slips for past 6 months, with company stamp

(6) Cover Letter (education background, working experience, responsibilities of current remote role, traveling plan for different provinces in Thailand), with my signature

(7) Bank Statement in English (balance must be more than 500,000 THB)

(8) Passport Bio Page (scanned version), better to scan both bio page and the other empty page together

(9) Arrival stamp page (scanned version), better to scan both pages of the passport including arrival stamp page and the other page together

(10) Recent passport size photo

- Submitted on 31st May 2025 (Saturday)

- Changed status from “Pending Document Check” to “Pending Approval” on 2nd June 2025 (Monday)

- Got Visa Approval on 4th June 2025

Total processing time = 2 Business Days

*Please ensure that all required documents are thoroughly prepared before submission. There is no need to rush the process, as the embassy does not strictly count processing days. Instead, they aim to issue a decision as quickly as possible once a complete and well-organized application is received. Including any additional documents that may support your case can also help facilitate a faster approval.*

I applied on the 3rd of May here in Bali . Anyone else waiting on DTV in Bali? I applied as a freelancer. Is there any more holidays or is yesterday it?

So I applied at the London embassy almost a month ago. They asked for more information about my business which I sent back. Then a few days later they asked for another recent photo of me. And since then…silence. It’s been over two weeks now.

My flight is in two weeks time and my husband also still has to apply for the spouse visa, does anyone think there is any point in trying to call the embassy and check progress?

📢 Question About DTV Visa Application at the Thai Consulate in Hanoi 🇹🇭🇻🇳

Hi everyone! I’m looking for updated information regarding the DTV visa application at the Thai Consulate in Hanoi.

1️⃣ Does the 500,000 THB need to be in my bank account for at least three months prior to applying, or are there different minimum requirements?

2️⃣ What is the processing time for the visa once all documents are submitted?

If anyone has recently applied or has firsthand experience with the process in Hanoi, I’d really appreciate your insights! 🙏

Thanks in advance

Anyone know how long the Washington DTV takes? I submitted my paperwork as a business owner on 3/05/25 but….. still on Pending document review (1)…

How long is the processing time for the e-VISA through Kathmandu? The information on their website is not updated since when they were still using VFS Global Center, so I am seeking more up to date info from those who have recently applied.