# Issued Tourist Visa (TR) despite applying for DTV with full documentation – Any similar experiences?

Sawa dee ka everyone! seeking advices or similar experiences regarding a frustrating outcome from the Thai Embassy in Tokyo.

I am a Japanese national and recently applied for the DTV (Remote Worker category). I have a clean immigration history with 3.5 years of previous work experience in Thailand under a working visa (no overstays, no visa runs).

The issue: Despite applying for the DTV and paying the 52,000 JPY fee, I was issued a 6-month Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (TR) instead :((((

My application process was intense:

1. Since I’ve been living abroad recently, my bank accounts and employment contracts are from outside Japan.

2. After my initial submission, the Embassy requested Tax Returns, Bank Statements, and my Employment Contract to be NOTARIZED in Japan. This cost me extra time and money, but I completed it perfectly.

3. They asked me 2nd additional document requests, I provided proof of my current stay in Japan and a detailed professional portfolio to prove my remote work status. I submitted those.

It is extremely difficult to understand why they requested a "Notarized Contract" (which is specifically for DTV) only to issue a standard Tourist Visa. It feels like a clerical error or an unfair downgrade without explanation.

Has anyone else applied for the DTV and been downgraded to a TR visa despite having no "defects" in their documents?

For those in this situation:

* Are you entering with the TR visa and planning to re-apply for DTV later?

* Should I try to challenge this with the Embassy, or is it a lost cause?

Honestly, the lack of transparency in this process is incredibly frustrating. I’d love to hear your thoughts or if anyone has successfully "converted" or appealed such a decision.

Have a good day!

Hi, I’m looking for an agency that will help me to process my DTV. ❤️

DTV for stock trader

For those who have already received their visa, did you handle the application yourself through the E-Visa portal, or did you use an agency?

Has anyone here successfully applied as a Stock Trader/Investor? I work for myself trading stocks

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well.

I’m a 30-year-old remote worker (Sri Lankan) based in Colombo, planning to apply for the DTV from here. I have a few concerns and would really appreciate any insights from those who’ve gone through the process.

I work remotely for a US-based company and also take on freelance projects. My fixed monthly income is USD 1,000, and most months I earn an additional USD 300 or more from freelance work. I currently have LKR 5 million (approximately THB 500,000) in my bank account, and I’m planning to submit my DTV application once it hits the three-month mark.

I have two main questions:

1. Could my income level be a potential reason for rejection?

2. I’ve come across several posts mentioning DTV rejections from applicants who applied through the embassy in Colombo. Is there any truth to this?

Thank you in advance for your help.

# 🇹🇭 DTV Approved - Freelancer - Vienna embassy

Hey, I just wanted to share my recent experience with applying for DTV through Vienna embassy.

I am really thankful for many already answered questions in this group, and for available pdf templates I randomly found uploaded here.

After I compiled all supporting documents, the process was super fast.

📅 Applied: 12th February

📍 Embassy: Vienna

📅 Additional documents: 12th February ( 1 item )

✅ Approved: 17th February

Country: 🇸🇰 Slovakia ( No TH embassy in my country )

Here is structured list of uploaded documents as I put them into supporting form in my application:

Proof of funds

* Section cover page explaining details of incoming funds - I have separate business and personal accounts

* Bank statements showing funds in my personal bank account

* Last 6 invoices as my income from work

Proof of work:

* Section cover page - Here I specified I have no working relations with any company in Thailand

* Portfolio - it was more like CV with details what I do and for how long

* Contract aggreement

* Letter of no objection for remote work signed by my client

* Self-employment registration

Proof of accommodation:

This section was confusing so I put there what I thought was right. Also it's based on previous experiences with Vienna embassy posted in this group.

* Section cover page

* Scanned National ID

* Passport page with stamp leaving Thailand

* Booked flight tickets from Vienna to Bangkok

* Rental agreement as proof of having accommodation in Thailand

* Recent phone bill, stating my current address in Slovakia - I didn't even bother to translate this

Additional documents as requested by the embassy

* Criminal record certificate

I had all documents translated into English, but only few were done through certified agency. I really wonder how much the agencies rely on AI these days.

This took forever to compile and upload, I rebooked my flights twice 😅 But approved in 4 working days total. 😀

Does anyone have any information or links to information around employer risks/compliance for allowing staff to work remotely from Thailand on DTV. Covering permanent establishment etc,

Also anyone here had any issues with their employers allowing this due to any risk to the business?

DTV APPROVED TODAY IN MANILA 😊 7 Working days.

(Philippine Passport holder)

Soft power (Cooking class: Arun Thai Cooking)

Submitted: January 13,2026

Approved: January 21,2026

Documents Submitted

1. Passport Biodata Page

2. Thailand stamps

3. ID-style photograph

4.Address in Submission country ( I submitted my driver's license)

5.Bank Statement( 6 months bank statement with ending balance more than 500,000 THB)

6.Address in thailand ( Hotel booking)

7. Evidence of Financial support

8. Photos of me cooking😃

9. Letter of Enrollment from the school

* I USED ISSA COMPASS

Can you apply for dtv if you do FIFO type work

Mines oil rigs ect.

I do 10 to 12 weeks on

4 to 6 weeks off.

Fly in and out if thailand 4 times a year but looking to increase my time there

DTV Approved

Applied 1/1

Washington DC embassy

Document request: 1/7, 1/12

Approved: 1/15

I'm a Korean citizen, remote worker

I have a question, many people have been talking that Thailand has been rejecting DTV applications. I really want to go and work remotely over there but that would mean I would have to quit this good paying job here in the states. Is it even worth it to give it a try?