I applied for DTV visa from Jakarta (workcation) on the 28th of March (nyepi)

Request for additional documents 3rd April:

- bank statement 500k (already submitted but without name on it - I already had the funds but in a savings account I couldn’t get a proper formal statement from so I submitted a pdf of the account with a letter in front explaining)

- work contract (already submitted but forgot to send the signed version so also added a letter from employer)

Thai holiday on the 7th.

Request for further documents 8th April:

- bank statement with name on it (figured id just transfer the funds to an account I could pull a statement from even if the funds entered the same day)

Approved by the 10th of April 😊

My DTV Visa Experience (Approved in 3 Days – No Agent, No Hassle)

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience getting the Digital Nomad/Remote Worker (DTV) visa — especially for anyone feeling overwhelmed or confused. This group was a huge help while I was applying, so here’s a full breakdown of what worked for me (even when I went against some common advice).

Application Timeline:

• Applied online: April 7th

• Re-submitted extra documents: April 8th

• Visa approved: April 10th

• Visa type: 5-Year Digital Nomad (DTV)

• No agent used — I did everything myself online

A Few Key Things That Worked for Me:

• I stayed in Da Nang while waiting but selected Hanoi as my immigration office. I’d read this could be an issue, but it wasn’t — the visa was approved without a problem.

• I wouldn’t book two weeks of accommodation next time… the process was much faster than expected!

Payment Problems (and the Fix):

The system kept failing during the payment stage — it would freeze or just load endlessly. Even when my banking app sent me a confirmation notification, the payment still didn’t go through.

Solution: I turned off my VPN, and it worked immediately. Worth trying if you’re stuck.

Uploading Documents:

The system only allows one file, so I had to combine documents (like payslips and bank statements) into a single PDF.

When you preview the uploaded file, it only shows the first page, which made me panic — but the full upload was there.

Documents I Provided:

• A work contract showing my salary and remote status

• A letter from the company director confirming my job is fully remote

• One month of bank statements at first (despite hearing you need two)

I’d read two months were required, but I only uploaded March — and it was accepted. The funds had been transferred in February but weren’t shown initially.

Extra Info Requested:

The next morning, I received an email asking for:

• Payslips (no number specified)

• Company registration documents (needed to be provided by the employer)

So I uploaded a new PDF with:

• Two months of payslips (not a huge amount — around £2,000 across both months, which didn’t match the salary listed in my contract, but it didn’t seem to matter)

• Company registration document

My Cover Letter (for reference):

“I am writing to confirm that [applicant name] is employed as a Project Manager on a fully remote basis. Their role includes managing product development projects, coordinating with suppliers, and identifying and engaging with prospective distributors worldwide. All responsibilities are carried out entirely remotely, with no obligation to attend any physical office premises.”

(That was it. Short and clear.)

Final Thoughts:

• The process was completely online, and I never had to go into an immigration office.

• No interviews, no calls, no drama — just a bit of document combining and some patience.

• I wouldn’t worry if your documents aren’t perfect or your bank statement doesn’t show a huge amount or if you need to transfer the money the month before… — mine didn’t match up exactly, and it still worked.

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Key Tips:

• Turn off your VPN if the payment portal is glitching.

• Combine your documents into one PDF for uploading.

• Don’t panic if the preview only shows the first page — it’s normal.

• Even if you hear “you must do XYZ” — your case might still be fine. Trust the process.

Hope this helps someone out there — feel free to ask if you’ve got questions!

How long did it take you to get everything ready to file your DTV?

Hi everyone, I need some advice.

I'm under an investor visa in the UAE and recently applied under the *Soft Power* route in Dubai. I chose “Business Owner” when filling out the application. I read here that employment verification isn’t required for Soft Power, so I submitted a straightforward application.

They got back to me asking for more documents. I’m the manager of my own company, so I’m wondering:

1. Is a MOA stating I’m the manager enough instead of a contract?

2. I read that some of you created your own employment contracts to yourself. But if you’re a business owner, will this flag you?

3. Can I issue an NOC to myself and also be the authorized signatory?

I know each embassy may have different requirements, but I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you regardless and if you're someone with the same experience in Dubai.

PS: Of course I will adhere to the requirements and still submit what's requested, I just want to be careful not to cause confusion.

Thanks in advance!

1st April: Submitted the docs

2nd April: Paid the visa fee (Pending Document Check)

3rd April: Uploaded my entry stamp (Pending Document Check)

4th April: Pending Approval

5th April: Request Interview

8th April: Interviewed and Approved

No additional documents needed.

Thanks to the group members for the guidance.

Loc: Vientiane, Laos

Hi Everyone,

I'm seeking some guidance regarding the DTV. I'm a New Zealand citizen currently residing in Dubai, where I work for my family’s company as Head of Sales. Most of my work is done remotely.

In terms of documentation, I can provide a signed letter from one of the business partners confirming that my role is remote. Would I also need to submit an employment contract? Is there a minimum salary threshold I should be aware of?

Additionally, the majority of my funds are held in an Australian bank account. Will this be an issue given that my residential address is in Dubai, my passport is from New Zealand, and my funds are in Australia?

Hi everyone,

When applying for a LTR Visa, has anyone had an issue with uploading documents? My problem is I save my documents but when I go to upload them to the LTR application site, they are not showing. They are where they are supposed to be. However when I use the upload feature on the LTR site, most are nowhere to be found. All are .pdf.

Appreciate any help. This is only thing holding me up. I reached out to BOI as well.

Thank you.

I’m planning to apply for the DTV this year as a UK citizen online via the London embassy while I’m at home in the UK and have two questions:

1. What should I use for “document indicating current location” to show I am in the UK?

2. Once the visa is granted (hopefully!), is there any stipulation about travelling direct from home country (UK) to Thailand? I’m asking because I was thinking about travelling first to Eastern Europe for some weeks and then onwards to Thailand.

Thank you for your help and advice!

Hey guys,

So I just got asked for my birth cert. I've uploaded passport, bank statements, drivers licenses... All the typical stuff and they're now asking for a birth cert, however, I don't have one and it can take weeks to get on in my country...

Can i go to the thai imigration here and figure out another way for proof of ID? How can I talk to someone that deals with the documents to at least give me an extension on the "Incomplete applications over 14 days will be automatically removed from the system."?

I'm a little lost at the moment, and don't want to stay in laos much longer, haha!

Hello, I’m just updating some information of “DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EXTEND STAYING FOR DESTINATION THAILAND VISA” from Koh Samui