Myanmar passport holder, Issa applied my visa last Wed n today I got my visa. It took 5 working days in Hanoi.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the DTV at the Helsinki Embassy under the freelance/professional route.

I run my own recruitment company and work fully remotely with European clients, invoices through my registered business. I plan to travel to Thailand in late September.

Before submitting, I’d be really grateful if anyone could share their recent experience with the Thai Embassy in Helsinki, especially if you applied under the freelancer route.

Specifically:

1. Did they require 3–6 months of bank statements showing a consistent balance of 500,000 THB+, or was it enough just to have the amount in the account at the time of application?

2. What supporting documents did they ask for (e.g., invoices, proof of client payments, contracts, CV)?

3. How long did the processing take from submission to visa approval?

4. Were there any surprises or additional documents requested during the review process?

Any tips, timelines, or document checklist would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Report on my trip to CW yesterday to apply for my second stay extension based on marriage to a Thai citizen.

Two weeks prior my wife went to Huay Kwang District office to obtain an updated copy of our marriage certificate ( KR2). Easy to do. She just had to show her ID card and a copy of our original certificate. And pay 20 baht per copy of course.

Went to Bangkok Bank in the morning before going to CW for my 2pm appointment. No problem to obtain the bank letter or statement. Didn’t have to fill out any forms committing to keep funds in my account for any period of time. I had kept a balance over 400k for more than 4 months prior anyway but it wasn’t mentioned.

Went to CW for 2pm appointment and was finished and out of the door by 3pm. Went like clockwork. All discussions were between my wife and the IO in Thai and the IO only comment to me was to recommend that I get a new passport before applying next year as my passport expires next September. Back in 21 days to get the extension inked in. Note that IO did not ask for the updated KR2. At the end of the process she took a photo of my wife and I jointly holding up a sign in Thai that my wife said it stated in Thai that we are married so that may have been the necessary confirmation that we are still married. IO stated that my wife could come alone on 15 August to get my extension inked in ( having observed that my mobility isn’t good) but confirmed that I would have to attend in person if I wanted to apply for a RE permit. She suggested that I apply for the RE permit at the airport when I leave which sounds like a plan to me.

In conclusion meticulous preparation paid off and I am attaching my homemade check list in case it helps others. Note for the family photos I provided 6 photos printed 2 per page directly onto glossy photo paper with captions below and she was quite happy with them.

I managed to get my initial 20 day Thai wife visa and will return for the year stamp in 3 weeks .. then I will get my multi entry permit.. ..

Does anyone know what docs I will need to

1) get the full 1 year visa stamp and

2) multi entry ??

Hoping it is not a duplicate of the entire visa application process which was 76pages altogether

Seeking advice about the 1 year extension based on having a Thai Wife - at ChaengWattana.

* Is booking required, or are walk-ins also accepted? First available booking on the website is 3 Jan, I need to apply on 6 or 9 December. Is it better to arrive early to be at front of queue, or are afternoons quieter?

* does anyone have a recent copy of the document checklist they could provide me. I've been working of Phitsanulok checklist, so not sure what requirements would be different.

* For the B400,000 statement and letter from the bank, can that be from a few days before the application, or do I have to get something from the bank on the morning of application

* Does the KorRor22 have to be printed same day as application, or can be earlier? Phitsanulok office require it printed same day as the application.

* How much notice do they normally give before home visits? What if you are out at the shops, visiting friends, restaurant, etc?

For reference - I'm on an Australian passport, with Non-Imm O visa. Current entry stamp expires 9 December, visa stamp is already expired. Married to Thai wife. We tried to apply today at Phitsanulok immigration, since we are currently staying there, however, have been sent to apply at Bangkok immigration since that is our more primary residence (we alternate between both locations frequently) and were planning to be there most of December.

Phitsanulok immigration said there would be 3 home visits during the 30 day under application period, and at least 1 would be unannounced, and if we were not home when they turned up the whole visa would simply be cancelled.

Any advice appreciated, as I'd like to avoid multiple trips out to ChaengWattana.

Hey everyone,

I'm planning on getting my DTV Visa in Taiwan next week, early December 2024, and I've been reviewing all the posts from people who got it successfully from this group.

I have my own business and have been working online full-time since 2013.

I'm finalizing all the documents that I will bring with me and here's what I have so far:

- Taiwan sim to provide a number

- Receipt of my Airbnb

- Valid passport (Mine's good until June 2026)

- Photocopy of my passport

- Stripe account from January 2024 to highlight client payments

- Business account with over 500k THB showing cashflow from January 2024 and highlighting the amount that came from Stripe

- Investment account with over 500k THB with my name showing

- Completed visa application form from their website

- 2 x Recent color photo with white background 3.5 x 4.5cm

- Cover letter summarizing what I do for work

- Letter of Employment (written by myself in my company name and signed by me)

- Employment Agreement saying that I've been working for my company since 2013 and I do it all online

- Documents of my company formation in Canada, my name is showing as well

- Contract with clients in 2024

- Invoices I have sent to clients over the past few months

- Print out of my website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and podcast and me conducting Zoom calls with students

- 11k TWD in cash for the fee

Did I miss anything?

Never been to Taipei so just making sure.

Thanks to everyone who shared their experience getting their DTV in Taiwan. It's been so helpful putting everything together.

DTV Visa Success

Hello friends!

I got a visa after getting and organizing a lot of information here.

Let me sum it up briefly

-Arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on November 5th

Digital Nomad Type

Online document acceptance

Document

1. a photograph for a passport

2. Passport

3. Hotel reservation card + passport stamp

4. Bank balance certificate + 6 month transaction statement + 6 month salary statement + 2 customer recommendations

5. Certificate of employment + Business license + Self-introduction + Portfolio

-Change status during document review on November 6

-Change status to wait for approval on November 8

-Visa Approved on November 12

I hope my friends succeed, too

I want to apply for DTV next week at Kuala Lumpur. Their website has a list of 5 documents required for the soft power-related activities, but the Checklist_DTV.pdf at the bottom of the same page has 8, the extra ones are rental agreement and payslips/income proof.

Do you know what they actually ask for?

Hi Everyone

This is the documents I have

Please advise if I need anything else, would be greatly appreciated

: Bank statement over 500k baht

: Muay Thai Certificate showing payment and certified Muay Thai venue that does DTV

: long term residence in Thailand

: Uk and NZ passport

: Proof of income and multiple business documents

: Health Insurance

Is there anything else I should take as I’m going on the last day in Cambodia PP office.

Any suggestions would be great

Thanks 🙏

Hey everyone. What prepared documents are necessary, to get the proof of residency from the immigration office in Bangkok Lak Si , for the DLT and what department at the immigration will be the right one?