Hello fellow DTVers. I normally don't write posts myself, but due to the massive fear mongering of some, I'll share my experience today. I entered trhu Don Mueang Airport today, it's like the 8th or so time since I got my DTV in October. I had exited trhu Don Mueang before, but this was the first time I didn't enter trhu Suvarnabhumi.

As always, less than 5 minutes, no question asked, and a 180 days stamp received.

Mine is a remote worker one, if that matters.

Got my DTV approved today. It went as follows:

-Applied 9th of july to Thai embassy (Sweden) as a remote worker (workcation category)

-I filled in all the information they asked, but I also added my latest payslip + a written explanation that my work is 100 % remote, and what I do at my job.

-My application changed status to "Pending approval" on the 15th of july

-Approved on the 16th of July 2025. In total the process took 7 days, including the weekend.

Feels absolutely amazing!

Hey everyone 👋

I’m planning to apply for the new DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) under the remote worker / digital nomad category.

I’m currently employed full-time by a foreign company (based in Israel), and I have a formal contract.

However, the contract doesn’t specifically mention remote work — so I’d love to get clarity:

👉 What exactly do I need to submit for the “employment certificate/contract” part?

Would an additional letter from the company confirming I’m allowed to work remotely from Thailand be enough?

Also — I’m applying from Israel. Is there anything specific I should know or prepare differently when applying from here (documents, embassies, translations, etc.)?

Any recent experience or tips would be super appreciated 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Can a retired parent be a sponsor for an adult child? I am 42 and my dad would be willing to sponsor me and my teen son for this. I work online but also we would be happy to try via soft power for Muay Thai

I just received my Destination Thailand Visa (Workcation) via the Royal Thai Consulate in Frankfurt - Germany. Here’s a quick summary of my experience:

Timeline:

* July 3 – Submitted application & paid fee

* July 8 (morning): Status changed to *Pending Approval *early in the morning

* July 8 (later same day): Visa approved and received via email

No extra document requests, no interview

Documents:

Financial Evidence

* 3 months of bank statements

* Last statement showed a balance of ~17,000 EUR

* I transferred 15,000 EUR from my investment account about 10 days before applying

* Statements also showed regular salary payments

Remote Work

* Employment contract (Software Developer)

* Home office agreement (didn’t explicitly mention Thailand or international work)

Proof of Residence

* German national ID

* Registration certificate (*Meldebescheinigung*)

Hello everyone, I wanted to say a big thanks to everyone as I mostly followed advices from this group. I applied for the remote work-DTV in HCMC on June 27 and got approved on July 7.

Really appreciate the help!!

Approved in Hanoi (Workcation)

July 1, Tue: Applied

July 2 Wed: Add Doc

July 7 Mon: Approved

First of all, thank you so much to everyone who shared countless application reviews.

In my case, I annotated the Financial Evidence section in detail for the past three months and even included screenshot captures on current day, but ultimately, I was asked to simply resubmit the original bank statement. Just for your reference.

Just as I’ve received help, I’ll do my best to answer any questions you may have.

Hey gang, I'm about to apply for the DTV from Australia, and I want to make sure I've covered all my bases before submitting. If applying as a remote worker, are payslips a NECESSITY, or will proof of my employment (ie contract) suffice? The website is sparse when it comes to requirements, and I don't want to have it rejected. I've been researching posts within the group, but still can't gauge if they're 100% needed.

Thanks in advance!

I’m still confused about which visa fits my situation. Can’t work on the ED Visa and i don’t currently meet the financial requirements for the DTV. Is there a visa that allows me to work remotely and stay in thailand for at six months or a year? Without the $15,000 in the bank.

So I'm trying to decide between the DTV and the Retirement visa since I just turned 50. I have enough in savings to meet both the requirements for those two visas. The main drawback for the DTV is that I am a freelance video editor but have hardly any income from it right now. I do have about $1000 per month in rental income from my family but it's not in my name (another problem).

The retirement visa seems much more complicated than the DTV and since I'm still a freelancer that is my preferred visa. But seeing as my freelance income is almost nothing right now the savings won't be enough on it's own right now right?

The other option is soft power for the DTV which I'm also researching. Any advice is much appreciated, thanks!

EDIT: Thanks for the replies/advice. From all the responses it definitely looks like the best route is to apply for the Non-O from where I'm at now (US-San Francisco).