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Hey, does anyone have relatively recent experience of applying for a 90 Day Trailing Spouse Non-Imm 'O' based on their partner's OA visa in the UK? I last did this in 2021 so I'd be interested to know what documents they currently ask for and how easy the process is?
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!
Hello everyone, I would like to inquire about the DTV. In my case, I applied at the Hong Kong Consulate as a remote worker, being an Israeli national and working for a Hong Kong-based company. The consulate requested additional documents, namely the Valid HK stay permit (Working Visa) + HKID. Is this a requirement for everyone, or is it specific to my case? Also, I would like to know the experience of others who have submitted additional documents and what steps they took.
We are on a 60 Day tourist exemption and are looking to get an additional 30 Day Extension. Apart from TM47 form, TM30 and our passport do we need to provide anything else?
Been living in Thailand just over 2 years, on Tourist visa(s) then Education visa.
Arrived back to UK on 2nd December and submitted visa application that night. Approved Sunday night, 8th December.
I have 2 rental properties in Scotland and I do a mix of renting long term and short term through Airbnb etc. I am living off my rental income and some savings.
Documents submitted:
Usual required docs, passport etc
4 months bank statements
3 months of Earnings reports from Airbnb
3 booking confirmations from another agency
Landlord registration
4 years of tax accounts
Cover letter stating my situation
Cover letter from my Thai girlfriend confirming I will be living with her, and included her rental agreement
Initially I submitted all the above combined into one pdf, in a good order, with my Cover letter first. A few days later, I had a request for further documentation which I found bizarre as it was requesting docs I had already submitted. So I just broke up the pdfs and submitted them again separately as requested, my tax accounts, my Cover letter, my "professional portfolio" being Earnings reports and booking confirmations.
In my Cover letter I stated my duties, which are communicating with guests / tenants, updating my calendars and prices, taking and lodging deposits when required, Liaising with cleaners for changeovers, Liaising with maintenance people when required. Etc.
I included the Flight number of my desired flight, not booked yet.