Workation category approved in Vientiane.

Mostly posting this cos NO INTERVIEW was conducted. There was another post recently, stating the same, so FYI that's the deal right now.

Seems like they're stuck with a pretty big backlog and this policy might be a temporary solution for them.

Another clue for that is that I got both emails(additional docs and approval) at odd hours, well after office time. So if that whole business is done at the embassy, and emails sent without delays as they work on applications, then it seems like they're working overtime.

I used my company + portfolio for application;

* Cover letter

* Company letter(myself allowing myself to work remote from Thailand for myself, saying to myself that I can't work for Thai clients etc...hilarious)

* Incorporation cert and a few screenshots proving that I'm the owner

* 500k bank statement and company's bank statement with money inflow matching issued invoices

* Invoices to a client

* Location proof

* Portfolio proof

Think that's pretty much it.

TIMELINE

Payed on 5.1.

Additional docs on 12.1.(a full pic of Lao stamp page, guess they want to see the passport number which is at the bottom of the page)

Approved on 14.1.

All in all not bad. Was hoping to skip the interview, based on that previous "no interview" post. Otherwise I'd be stuck here for much longer.

I’m a spiritual coach based in California self employed. I make a pretty consistent income but payments I receive are usually done through PayPal, sometimes through patreon. I have a community on discord but no individual website.

I meet all the requirements except I haven’t formed an LLC or a EIN. I’ve heard they consider it important so I’ll most likely go through the process making one although I’m not sure how much it will help if I apply for the DTV right after.

I’m curious if anyone in a similar line of work or situation has gotten a DTV and if so can share some tips in regards to showing proof of work.

I was thinking of doing a soft power DTV cooking class for 6 months which would be fun but if there’s going to be issues with re-entry or things like that I’ll have to reconsider

Thanks for the help

Great news — my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) was approved today under the Self-Employment / Business category! 🇹🇭💼

📍 Embassy: Vienna

📅 Submitted: 25th October

📄 Additional Docs Requested: 31st October

Requested documents included:

* Proof of accommodation (at least 1 month)

* Criminal record certificate

* Last entry stamp to Thailand

* 3 months of pay slips or invoices *(even though I already provided 6 months in the initial application)*

✅ Approved: 4th November

Initial documents submitted:

* Passport

* 3 months of bank statements

* 6 months of invoices

* No objection certificate from client

* Contract agreement

* Cover letter explaining what I do and why I want to stay in Thailand

* Portfolio

* Self-employment registration

* Tax returns

* Proof of location: ID card, flight ticket, property insurance

Thank you everyone for all the help and valuable information! 👏

Excluding weekends, it took only 7 working days for my visa to be approved. I’m honestly surprised it was this fast, but I think it’s thanks to thorough preparation. 🙏

🎉 DTV Approved! 🎉

Great news - I just got my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) approved today under the Self-Employment/Business category! 🇹🇭💼

Here’s my timeline:

📅 Submitted: 6th October (Ho Chi Minh City)

📄 Additional Docs Requested: Proof of company income (10th October)

📈 Submitted: Company’s yearly turnover data

✅ Approved: Around 2 hours ago! (14th October)

Initial Documents Submitted:

• Passport (India)

• Client Invoices

• Personal & Company Bank Statements

• Vietnam Entry Stamps

• Tentative Arrival & Stay Details in Thailand

Feeling relieved and excited to start the next chapter! 🙌✨

Thank you so much for all the help and support in this group - really appreciate it!

Hi everyone!

I wanted to circle back and share my experience since I leaned on this group so much during my DTV application process. I submitted my application on 8/15/25 through the NYC Consulate (USA) and received approval on 9/13/25.

I applied as self-employed and included all the requested documentation along with a clear cover letter. I wasn’t asked for any additional information, and the process went straight through to approval. We’ll be flying out on 11/22 and are excited to begin our lease in Chiang Mai. If anyone has questions about the process, feel free to ask — happy to share what I can!

Hey, does anyone know what the better option for me is? I’m traveling to Vietnam and want to apply for the DTV visa from there. I’m self-employed / run a business in Germany, so I think I could qualify for that type of visa.

However, I only have 10 days in Vietnam before I want to return to Thailand. Would it be smarter to go with the Sports Visa since it’s faster? Also, what’s the cheapest option that actually works?

Thanks a lot!

Hi I’m currently filling out my first application.

I am self employed and struggling with the work contract section etc

Do many people get rejected ?

If so what happens??

I have very strange situation, my DTV is pending since 22nd April, 2025 and now on 8th July, 2025 it is showing pending approval. I sent three reminders with additional documents (which inlcude UK visit visa) but i have not received any reply. I read some posts which shows that after pending approval mostly applications get approve. I have applied from Embassy of Islamabad. My catagory might be change because i am self employed and provide legal consultations online to my clients.

I am travelling to UK, Serbia and Turkey in July. What should i do? Shall i go for vacation?

Shall i consider DTV approved or it can be rejected too. I have strong social media presence as well as requisite amount required for DTV lying in bank since last 2 to 3 years.

DTV approved from Vienna, Austria

Sharing my personal experience as a self-employed applicant:

I initially submitted all required documents. Then, step by step, I received additional requests – always for one new document at a time. First after one week, then again after two days, then again after three days. Examples included a motivation letter, a short business description (almost like a mini business plan), full-year company bank statements, and current client invoices.

I always attached a clear cover letter in English explaining everything in detail.

The process was slow and a bit frustrating. After my final document submission, I received no response for a full week. I tried calling at least 20 times over two days using 3 different numbers I found – no answer, only voicemail. One time someone picked up and immediately hung up again. Same experience as many reviews on Google Maps also reported.

I then sent two polite emails (one in German, one in English) to the Embassy asking kindly whether anything else was needed or if there were any uncertainties left, since I hadn’t heard back.

The next day, I received my approved visa by email.

In total it took exactly 3 weeks. I responded to all requests for additional documents on the same day.

I don’t know if the emails helped, but others in this group reported similar experiences. So maybe a polite reminder really does help.

Also, seeing that many others experienced the same long process with the Vienna embassy helped me stay calm – it seems they often ask for more documents, unlike other embassies where things go much faster.

Thanks to everyone who shared – that's why I’m sharing mine too.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share that I recently got my DTV approved from London as a South Korean national.

I applied twice — first at the RTE in Seoul, Korea, and then again at the RTE in London, UK.

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1st Application – Seoul, Korea

My first try was in January 2025, in my home country. I didn’t prepare much in advance, and luckily, as a Korean national, I didn’t need to pay the visa fee.

A few weeks later, the embassy contacted me asking for additional documents. That’s when I realized it might be tricky to get approved as a remote worker.

I’m a self-employed writer with book-based contracts through Korean publishing companies. That setup didn’t quite match the document requirements they were asking for (which seemed more geared toward traditional remote jobs), so I decided not to pursue it further.

I left the application untouched. Eventually, it changed to “Finished” in April — exactly three months later. It wasn’t cancelled or rejected, just silently closed.

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2nd Application – London, UK (Muay Thai Route)

I moved to London shortly after and submitted a new application at the RTE in London, this time under the Muay Thai soft power route.

As a non-UK citizen, in addition to the usual documents, I had to provide:

• UK residence permit

• UK bank statement

• Proof of address

No visa fee again.

I submitted all supporting documents, including my flight ticket, by March 19. The status changed to “Pending Approval” on March 20, and I received approval on April 18.

I’m not exactly sure why it took a month, but during the wait, I visited the RTE in person to ask about the delay. They asked for my flight schedule — I had a June departure — and told me it would probably be approved by May. Luckily, it came through earlier!

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A Few Extra Notes:

• They asked me to submit a letter explaining what I do for work while in the UK.

I clarified that I’m self-employed, don’t work for a UK employer, and that the same would apply in Thailand.

• I included a description of my income sources, along with two Korean business certificates (translated into English): one for my writing business and one for my real estate rental income.

• I accidentally entered an intended stay of over 1,800 days in the form — but it didn’t seem to matter at all!

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Thanks again, super group!

Wishing everyone smooth applications — and I hope to see some of you in Thailand soon!