DTV Entrance - Chiang Mai, March 2026

Writing this as I think it's interesting to share. So I landed at CNX Airport, queueing in lane & later I just noticed I am the only one with DTV print-out; it's quite obvious because my I printed my DTV card in A6, slightly bigger than my passport.

Just within 5 minutes, one of the IO escorted me to another line (*the right one to be exact and I can tell I skipped 4-5 people before me, but I just followed what the IO asked me to; he's nice btw*). Gave my passport & DTV print-out. She only asked me if I flew from Singapore. I reckon' she's making sure because I was doing connecting flight from Bali to Chiang Mai via Singapore.

And that's all. No other question, no horror story, stamped, I thanked her, she nodded and smiled.

Hi All,

Approved

Just received the Visa via an email (8 pm UK).. here is the timeline.. 6 working days in total

Embassy: London

Category: Workcation (Remote Worker)

Applied: 19/03/26

Additional Docs Requested: 20/03/26

Additional Docs Submitted: 21/03/26

Pending Approval: 26/03/2026

Visa Approved: 26/03/2026

Additional Docs:

* New Photo

* New Scan of Passport

* Consent Letter - Remote Working Only

* Consent Letter - Will stay in the UK until processing is complete

* Some official history from HMRC account

* Bank statements - 3 months income transactions

* Bank statements - £11,000 held for 10 days in the last 15 days

Thank you

I was wondering if anyone has any experience specifically in the remote worker/digital nomad category. I am a retired military veteran that has a pension and receive disability. My intention is to relocate to Thailand and apply for the DTV and have my wife and son as dependents. My question is will my pension and disability count as “earned income” outside of Thailand?

I just applied for a DTV (Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer)in London. Has anyone applied recently? how long did it take to get approved?

I have applied for DTV 5 weeks ago at the Thai Consulate Frankfurt. It still sits at "Document Check" since day 1. I've tried every possible channel to reach them, including mail/phone/social media as well as other consulates, embassies and foreign ministry to no avail. Some replied but couldn't help. Has anyone an idea how long I will likely have to wait?

Hi all , i am applying for a dtv visa , what will I need and what is the best website to apply . I will not be working in thailand . It will be purely a holiday . Im in uk , Thank you

Got it! Thank you all for sharing information here it was really helpful! Special thanks to Kurt J Oldervik , for such high knowledge and will to help. A true champ!

I attached files with the table of content I attached in each pdf.

Remote worker visa, applied from Da Nang (Ho Chi Minh embassy)

5 Jan: Applied

8 Jan: Doc Request 1

14 Jan: Doc Request 2

16 Jan: Visa granted (email at 7:15pm)

You can see from the progression of my documents for what they asked for. I haven't attached the initial Digital Work pdf screenshot here, as I overwrote it when I resent it for the 1st Doc Request.

Good luck!

Visa valid till 2031, see you along the way 🙌

Hello, just wondered if anyone has recently applied for remote worker DTV from either Taiwan or Vietnam and if they have any tips on the process/documents. I was going to apply from Taiwan in January but looks like Hanoi in Vietnam is a better option right now? Any advice is MUCH appreciated. Thanks ☺️ 🙏🏻

With DTV, remote worker Visa. Is it possible to get a Thai bank account? Need it because i bought a property and need to be able to anage the finances around it. Pay fees, taxes, rental income etc. Thanks

I do need advice from experienced Embassy in Vientiane 🙏

I am applying for a remote worker and would like to ask if these documents are enough for financial proof:

• 3-month bank statement (600,000 THB + USD 30,000)

• Employment contract

• Company confirmation letter and cover letter

- I have not started working yet, so I do not have a payslip. Is it okay to submit only these documents, or should I wait for my payslip? THANK YOU 🙏