This group was helpful when i prepared my application so i wanted to return the favor and share my experience with applying for DTV in phnom penh, cambodia.

I am a self employed developer and so I applied for workcation on Friday march 28 around 9pm. Visa approved today April 11. Exactly 14 days (2 weekends included) from application to approval.

I was previously on a spouse extention for 3 years and before that on ed visas. This seems to have not been an issue at all.

I was not asked for anything extra. My visa status was updated to "pending approval" on march 31 (first day after the weekend) and then went to "Approved" today. No news or changes in between.

Documents submitted:

I am a bit of an over preparer so I spend a good 4 days preparing 3 pdfs. Each pdf had a clickable table of contents and I highlighted a lot important information.

1. Proof of location.

- Scan of passport stamp arriving in cambodia

- I asked for payment receipt in the hotel and included it.

- Also included my e-boarding pass to cambodia

- added a cover letter to explain I flew from Bangkok to cambodia and that I understand I have to stay in cambodia until I receive a decision

2. Proof of financials

I flew out of Thailand on the same day that I applied for the visa. Flew in the afternoon and applied in the evening. Before leaving thailand, I went to kbank branch and asked for signed statements and a signed cover letter stating I have 500 000 baht in the account on the same day as the application. I provided 4 months statement but only 1 good month had the 500 000 in it. Before that the balance was just over 100 000. I do use the bankaccount daily or so they can see that.

- Signed and stamped bank statement from thai kbank

- signed and stamped cover letter from kbank

- payslips covering the same 4 months of the statement

- a coverletter in which I explain where my money comes from and also included a currency conversion table so they easily could understand the payslips in euro vs the bank statements in baht.

3. Proof of business.

I included a 27 page pdf to proof I have my own company. This pdf included:

- Coverletter of almost 3 pages.

- Employment contract to myself, signed by myself and it stated that I am allowed to work remote which I also highlighted.

- Proof of business incorporation in estonia.

- Result of my company financials of the last 5 years.

- Portfolio overview with a lot of screenshots and explanations and links to online sites to proof everything I was saying.

- Screenshots of my website and customer testimonials.

Super smooth for me in cambodia. Just have to be aware that it will take around 2 weeks. If you are fine with that then cambodia seems like the place to apply from.

Cheers.

Absolute nightmare trying to extend DTV in Bangkok

Workaction category (I have a software company and I work for myself. - have clients in UK) self employed

Documents

-TM 7 + photo / Passport + copies

- Personal Bank Account statement (£40k+)

- Business Bank Account statement (£25k+)

- Business incorporation document

- CV / Portfolio print out / Letter from current client

- Rental Contract / TM30 / 90 day report

First the officer looked at the Passport and then Personal bank account. Did some currency conversion

Said he didn’t need the Business bank account statement because I have a lot already?

He was then confused about my business incorporation document. So he had to consult his Boss.

Then they started asking the silliest questions about my clients letter. And why it didn’t look like an official letter and if they could see the official business incorporation document (maybe one with a wax seal. Like in the movies)

I tried to tell them they can check UK official companies house website to check my company’s legitimacy

Then I tried to show them my clients payment into my business bank account

I explained I already got the visa with the same documents. Then they wanted me to print the client letter I submitted for my initial application (which I showed them. It’s identical with a different date)

Then they finally decided to accept. But said it will take 15 days as they need to consider it.

I started getting a bad feeling about this. Because if they’re so confused with me present - trying to explain. They’re gonna be more confused behind my back.

I told them 15 days was too long and I had to leave the country before then.

The officer was confused and said I didn’t need an extension then because this is a multiple entry visa. And I should come back after my next 180 days are up. He said I need to bring more evidence of clients next time ? And he tried to keep my TM7. But I told him na. And bounced

Approved through US Consulate.

Applied Feb 18th. Requested additional documents March 3rd, Approved March 5th.

I applied online through the evisa site on the 18th through Workcation catagory.

I am self employed but did not have the funds required for the visa application so I had my dad sponsor me with his savings account.

Was initially worried about that being under workcation catagory but after I applied they just needed an employement verification letter signed (by myself) and they approved it.

I submitted:

Letter of Intent, Employment Contract, Proof of Work (Link to my site and invoices), Sponsorship Letter, Bank Statements (I used 6 months), Copy of My Dads Passport for ID verification, and Employment Verification Letter. I had already purhcased my flight and made a hotel reservation for my travels (March 31st is my flight out)

I wanted to say thank you to this group as I combed over tons of posts before submitting my application. I have never been anywhere outside of the US and Mexico (right across the border) but this has been a dream for going on 10 years now so I am so hyped to make it happen.

I used ChatGPT throughout my process to help me draft letters and follow the requirements with the DTV. I had ChatGPT make editable templates of all the letters I submitted if that would be helpful I put them here in a shareable folder (just make your own copy of them as needed).

Hi all, I seek advice on where and when to apply for the DTV.

As I am going to be a new self-employed worker and not able to show proof of a long time in this, I will apply on soft power, using Muy Thai. I will most likely go with the 3 or 6-month deal at Tiger Eye in Bangkok.

I am flying into Thailand at the end of February and will from there go to either Laos or Vietnam and apply for the DTV. The main reasons being the winter here in Europe.

Which embassy in Laos or Vietnam is less strict with the length of time the 500.000 THB has been in your bank account? Around the end of March, it will have been 3 months and I do not want to risk them turning me down for that reason.

Thanks for any help and advice.

Does anyone know of an agent or service that can help with the DTV application for self-employment out of Phuket or Koh Samui? I’m feeling a bit nervous about handling it on my own. I just arrived in Thailand and want to make sure I follow the best process. My company is based in the US, but I didn’t have time to apply before leaving, so I’d like to take care of it while I’m here. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

It would be for 2 people applying.

Self employed and applying in Ho Chi Minh

I have bank statements, client contracts, paid invoices, etc.

Do i need to submit my business registration and/or tax ID?

And is there any other documentation that can give me an advantage for quick approval?

If both are needed, i can submit, but i need to make sure I have every single doc to make this smooth as possible as most of my life is currently in Thailand since I've been living here a few months hahah

*Applying for DTV in Ho Chi Minh two weeks from today*

I’m self employed and I do business consulting and brand management for different types of businesses, but i have service agreements with each client signed by me under my business name.

What are the best practices for including client contracts?

Also how should i show my personal income? Should it be my LLC paying me as an employee or do bank statements for 6 months suffice?

I have the bank statements but I really don’t want to deal with back and forth of requesting more documents.

I know the self employment can be a little wonky some places

All help appreciated, this is my first visa ever so I’m nervous😅

Very easy and professional process in Taipei, Taiwan. Visited the embassy at 9AM this morning. Got approved at 3:30PM same day. Will pick-up passport at 4PM tomorrow!

I need help🙏🏻

Thinking about getting a Dtv visa

•⁠ ⁠I have more than 500,000 baht in my account (it has been there for a long time).

•⁠ ⁠I don't really have any income in the last year because I mainly traveled.

•⁠ ⁠I’m self implored and want to work online later.

•⁠ ⁠Currently in Thailand, I have a visa until November 3.

•Open to go to a neighboring country if necessary.

•••Do I have a chance for a visa?

What makes me wonder is the fact that I didn't really have any income in the last year.

•••Anyone who was in a similar situation and got a visa?

Thanks for any help!!!🙏🏻

I am preparing to apply for a DTV visa for medical purposes. I have a few questions to ask you:

1. Is there anyone who has successfully applied for a DTV visa for medical purposes? Is there anything I need to pay attention to?

2. In the first item of Support Document, Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document, do I only need to submit the first page of my passport? Or all pages of my passport?

3. In the fifth item, Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center, do I need other documents in addition to the doctor's certificate from the hospital and the appointment form issued by the doctor?

4. In the option of Employment Details, I chose self-employment with an annual income of less than US$20,000. Is this option okay?