Approved in Hanoi for Workcation (4 Business Days)

I applied for the Workcation category on Saturday 5 July 2025. My status changed to “Pending Approval” on Monday 7 July, and I was officially approved on Thursday 11 July.

No additional documents were requested during the process.

Before applying, I had been living in Thailand on ED visas for four years.

Here is exactly what I submitted, grouped into three sections.

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1. Work Documents

I am a teacher on italki.

Submitted:

• italki Statement of Activity (The statement includes a clear disclaimer stating that italki is not my employer, that I work independently, and that they do not control my work or clients.)

• Previous 6 months of calendar screenshots (completed lessons)

• Screenshot of upcoming booked lessons

• Screenshot of active packages (pre-paid, ongoing lessons)

• Screenshot of my italki profile and reviews

• TEFL certificate

Cover Letter 1: Portfolio Letter

Explains each document, confirms I do not teach Thai students, and shows I have consistent work and returning students.

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2. Financial Documents

Savings (Revolut):

• 6 months of bank statements showing over 500,000 THB

• A current balance screenshot from the Revolut app

Freelance Income (italki to Payoneer):

• 6 months of italki payout screenshots

• 6 months of Payoneer receipts

Cover Letter 2: Financial Letter

Explains how I receive my income, how withdrawals are made, and clarifies the fee deductions and payout timeline. It also confirms my income and savings are separate and meet visa requirements.

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3. Location Documents

To prove I was outside Thailand at the time of applying:

Submitted:

• Full passport scan (all pages), taken before entering Vietnam

• Photo of Vietnam entry stamp (since it was not visible in the scan)

• Photo of visa cancellation stamp showing cancellation of my ED visa

• Boarding pass from my flight to Vietnam

• Two photos taken of myself on 5 July 2025:

• Holding cancelled Thai visa, Vietnam stamp, and boarding pass

• Holding passport photo page and boarding pass

• Photo of myself with a white background

Cover Letter 3: Location Letter

Explains what each image shows and confirms I am currently in Vietnam.

I used ChatGPT to stitch all of my pdfs together and pdf24 to compress them to 3MB or lower.

Thanks to everyone in this group for the advice and for sharing your experiences, it really helped.

I applied for the DTV and paid the fee a few days ago. How long until I hear a response? Will they email me or do I have to login onto their portal to check?

For information only - not looking for advice but hoping it helps anyone going through the process - if nothing else to allieve anxiety.

Hubby and I completed our annual extension of stay Non O retirement visa application yesterday at Hua Hin immigration. We had one small hiccup that was probably due to communication breakdown with getting the bank documents needed. We remembered from last year Bangkok Bank required us to request our statement and the letters of account verification from the bank so we requested those last week and the statement was ready. We had to re-request the letter which they produced yesterday - but they issued both on a joint document as we have a joint account. Immigration checkin (the lovely ladies that sit downstairs to go over your paperwork and let you know if you need anything additional to what you have before going upstairs and taking a number to be seen) sent us back to the bank to get second original (only needed if you and your partner are applying - she was correct that we needed it and it probably saved us from being denied) No problem getting it and we headed back to immigration. We arrived just before 12 so sat during their lunch hour and as soon as they re-opened at 1 were processed rather quickly with no dramas at all. Staff there are extremely helpful. It was an easy process and we both got our new stamp within around 15-20 minutes of the interview start. Cost us a whopping 1900 baht each and was pretty stress free.

Should I apply in Portugal plan is to stay here until end of July, or wait until my EU visa is up go to Vietnam and do it from there. I have everything legit but just want to be wherever is easier. Plenty of people have done from Vietnam here but not so many in Portugal let me know what yall think😋

I'm going to get Muay Thai dtv visa. How long does it take in Vietnam?

Hi all. I've got a couple of question on completing the TM47 for the 90 day report.

1 The written at question, I've got no idea what to put here

2 Entered Thailand on (By)

3 Tambol and Amphur

Also, I'd like to confirm what documentation is needed for the 90 day. the TM47 itself (obviously), Passport, and from memory I think there was 1 other piece of documentation that was needed but it escapes me now.

I've added an attachment highlighting the areas on the TM47 that my questions relate to.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Hello,

I am a US citizen who has been slow traveling abroad for the last two years. I'm looking to apply for the DTV Visa.

I am currently in Belgrade, Serbia. If I put that as my location on the application it defaults to the Athens, Greece embassy.

My question is, for permanent address should I put my US address, or should I put my Belgrade, Serbia address even though I will only be staying here two to three months most likely. Is it enough to upload documentation of staying at an Airbnb for a few weeks or is a lease agreement required?

Or can I put my permanent address in the US even though I am telling them my current location is Belgrade, Serbia.

Thanks guys!

Applied for a business visa. They asked for a document indicating current location (Filipino who traveled to China for business). Submitted my entry stamp as a proof. Few days later, my application got cancelled due to "Inadequate support documents or explanation."

What else do they need or is there anything else I failed to provide? I don't have a hotel booking either since I'm currently staying in the company dormitory here in China.

Has anyone used a CNI issued in UK to get married in Thailand

DTV extension.

The officer said came back next week and bring back bank certificate that must be last updated and new employee recommendation with new date.

He said other documents are all ok and also suggest to make 90 days report. I think he will be approved if i can give those documents.

But

I just wanna know because he does not give new appointment for me. When i come back next week, I think Officer will be randomly selected .

Can Another officer know officer today suggestion by searching in the system ?Or, will another officer start from beginning when i come back immigration?