London Application.

64 year old semi retired nomad male with monthly pension of 26K BHT and can meet and exceed the 500K in bank account comfortably.

I am looking to file for DTV or possibly 1 year non immigrant visa. Looking potentially to live permanently in Thailand but not 100% sure of this yet.

Opinions on what is the best option and most successful?

Thanks in advance.

Hey!

Sorry this might be a stupid question but I’ve been kinda confused so figured I’d just ask.

I’m planning on applying for the DTV via the workcation/freelancer route. On my passport, we have the “given name” and the “surname” category. My entire name (first, middle and last) is written under “given name” on my passport and the surname section is left blank.

I’m just wondering if I should leave the “last name” section empty in my application since my surname field is left empty on my passport and if I should fit my entire name between my first and middle name sections?

PS - I mailed the embassy a week back but I haven’t really recevived a response, so I’m not sure if I’m gonna get a response from them.

Question for y'all: I generally work as a freelance software engineer, but at the moment, I contract with a large corporation (call it A) via a separate staffing company (call it B). So, instead of a freelance contract with A, I have an assignment agreement from B that mentions that I'll be working with A.

The visa application asks for evidence of "digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status." So I wrote a cover letter (attached) explaining that I'm generally a freelance software engineer, and furthermore explaining the situation above about my current employment. In that PDF, I also include my assignment agreement per above, as well as several past contracts where I truly was a freelancer.

Should that suffice? Will there be any confusion about my employment situation?

Thanks!

I received my DTV visa as a freelancer last week and wanted to share my experience for those interested in what happened and how it worked.

1 - I used an agency - it was important to me to have some kind of intermediary - don't think it was necessary but it gave me a bit of security. For the next time, they are not necessary, and I propobably will not use.

2 - I am and US Citizen who who not lived in the US for many years and so do not have a US residence. I was advised that it would be best for me to file my application from Vietnam. I did so from Hanoi

3 - My documentation was submitted to the agency in advance and I shared my VN entry stamp with the agency on arrival in VN - that was a Monday. The application was submitted on Tues morning

4 - On Thursday I got notice that some additional documents were requested - I provided them and they were submitted.

5 - My visa was approved on the following Thursday - and I entered Thailand from MY on Saturday - with a print out in hand. The IO indicated that I should have it physically with me at every entry - as there is no "Viisa" attached physically to my passport as I have gotten in other countries.

What I would do differently:

I would organize my documents differently - and include an Index showing what documents were submitted to support what request - eg I submitted two contracts for consulting work - with no explanation - did indicate to the agency - but I am not sure they submitted or that if they did they were understood - one requrest for follow up was to document my ability to earn...... redundant from my POV but would have been better to have the Index showing what documents and if needed adding explanation.

As noted I would probably not use an agency again as they did not really represent me - they tood care of the admin - I am now asking them for some follow up on what my ongoing resposibilities are for registration etc. I have had to ask for explanation the agency is not providing the information unless I ask.

Even with the inquiry it still took only 8 business days to get the Visa, and in the end for the first effort it was worth it for me to use the agency.

Hope this is helpful as a recent experience.

Hello

I just moved to Bangkok and became a freelancer. I also love muay thai and would like to train during my stay here. So basically I would be elegible to DTV remote worker and DTV Muay Thai.

I have been told that getting DTV muay thai would be easier in my situation. But is it ok for me to get DTV Muay Thai while working as a freelance?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

DTV Visa Question, help 🙏

Hello everyone! Sorry for the long post but I feel like this is the best place to ask about DTV.

For context, I’m 19 years old with an Italian passport, and I’m planning to apply for the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) at the Italian embassy once I turn 20. I know I can’t apply just yet, but I’m trying to gather all the info in advance so I can be fully prepared.

I’ve read that the requirements and strictness can vary a bit depending on the embassy, so I’m hoping someone here who has already obtained the DTV can offer some insights or advice. Right now, I’m considering three possible ways to apply:

1. Muay Thai option

I’ve been practicing Muay Thai at a high level since I was a kid, and I always train when I visit Thailand. I’d consider applying for the DTV through a gym, but here’s my concern: would training for just 3 month at a registered gym be enough to qualify?

I don’t want to be tied to a single place for too long, I’d prefer to train at different gyms throughout my stay. If I apply under this category, will immigration later check if I’m still actively training?

2. Freelancer (Fiverr)

I’ve been freelancing as a video editor on Fiverr since I was 15, with a solid portfolio and plenty of positive reviews. That said, it was always more of a side income rather than a full-time salary. I know the DTV requires 500,000 THB in a bank account, which is not a problem, but I’ve seen mixed info online about whether monthly income is also required. Does anyone know if it’s strictly necessary to show regular income?

3. Remote work / online business

Recently, I’ve started working on my own online business (clothing brand). The website is nearly ready (I’m still finalizing the code), and I have a verified Instagram page set up for it as well. I haven’t made any sales yet, but I’m confident it will start once the site launches. Again, the issue is that I currently don’t have a record of monthly income. Is that a deal-breaker?

So my big question is:

Which of these options seems the most realistic or safest for applying to the DTV, especially at the Italian embassy?

Any personal experiences or tips would be massively appreciated!

Thanks in advance everyone 🙏

Hey anyone ! I’m a freelancer looking into the DTV visa – wondering if anyone’s done it via an agency or on your own? Also curious if anyone here applied in Laos? Any tips would be awesome. Thanks heaps! 😊

Firstly, I would like to sincerely thank everyone in this group for sharing valuable information and guidance. I applied for the DTV on July 2nd and received my approval today here in Cambodia. I have been working as a freelancer with genuine remote freelance jobs.

At first, I was quite worried that border-related issues might impact the outcome of my application, but I’m truly relieved now. I believe that as long as our documents are complete and aligned with the embassy’s requirements, there is a strong chance of success.

Wishing the very best to everyone still waiting for their results — may you receive good news soon. Thank you once again💕🙏

Hello all. I submitted my DTV application via the London UK embassy this morning and immediately received this request for a confirmation letter. The thing is, in my original application documents I did already include such a letter covering the points they mentioned - it was the first page of my PDF portfolio showcasing my freelancer status. So I don’t know if I worded it wrong or it’s just that I didn’t include the Royal Thai Embassy London address as specified in their request. For anyone who has been successful with their application and was requested to include such a letter, would you be willing to share the wording you used?

I am a self-employed freelancer since 2018 and all my clients are UK/US/Europe based.

Thanks for any advice you’re able to offer!

Approved DTV Workcation in Oslo. Sent all the papers needed, I'm a Youtuber so I sent all the payment receipts of the last 7 months by Google. The application went smoothly, it took basically 2 days. They asked for 3 months statements from my bank, and to describe my work. All in all, it went great! 😊