Hey everyone,

Sorry this is a longer post — I’d really appreciate any insight or advice ❤️

I recently applied for the Thai Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Germany (my passport country), and unfortunately, my application was just rejected. I’m still trying to understand what exactly went wrong.

Here’s what I submitted:

* Proof of funds (over 500,000 THB)

* Invoices from freelance clients over the past 12 months

* My personal Spanish tax return (I was living in Spain until recently)

* Proof of current location in Germany (short-term rental contract)

* A company tax return from a Spanish business I closed in March 2025

I’m currently not registered anywhere, as I’ve been full-time nomadic since March — and was just temporarily in Germany when I applied.

A few days after submitting, they asked me to:

* Provide proof of registration in Germany (which I don’t have - I explained it to them and it seemed ok - so I think)

* Legalize all documents related to any foreign company through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Thai embassy in the issuing country (in my case, Spain)

Since my company was already closed and I wasn’t in Spain anymore, I explained that and asked them to disregard the company tax documents and instead focus only on my personal Spanish tax return.

Still, my visa was rejected — no reason given.

What’s confusing is that a friend of mine (Spanish citizen) applied from Vietnam, had no company, and got approved in just two days — no extra documents requested.

So I’m left wondering:

* Has anyone here successfully applied from a country that’s not their own passport country (like Vietnam)?

* Do they always require legalised foreign tax documents? (If so, what exactly? Just the tax return? Company registration too?)

* Would submitting only my personal tax return be enough?

* I recently opened a U.S. LLC to handle invoicing — will this create the same legalization problem if I use it in a new application?

* Do they expect you to be officially registered somewhere? Or is that flexible for nomads?

I really put a lot of time and effort into this application — so I’m feeling discouraged. I had hoped to spend 6–7 months a year in Thailand, and this rejection feels like a setback I didn’t expect.

If anyone here has been through something similar or knows how to navigate this better, I’d be so grateful for your advice. 🙏

Thanks so much in advance.

Hi everyone, I need URGENT help with my DTV visa application as an Independent Freelancer.

I just got an email asking for more documents, even though I already submitted most during the original application. Can you please guide me on these points:

1. Business License / GST – I don’t have a registered business, I work as a freelancer with monthly contracts. Should I submit my client’s LLC? Or what else can I provide?

2. Flights & Hotel – I only gave flight number + Agoda “pay later” bookings (which now expired today). Do they want an actual ticket + fresh booking?

3. Employment Contract/Certificate – I don’t have a formal certificate, only client contracts (already submitted). Should I add letterhead + client's sign as advised, or is there another way?

4. All Passport Pages – This I can submit.

From what I hear, Mumbai consulate looks for strong proof of regular income + ability to sustain yourself in Thailand.

Would really appreciate guidance from those who have gone through this 🙏

Thanks in advance!

VIENNA, Austria 🇦🇹 . 10 DAYS WAITING. NO UPDATE. What to so?

Hi everyone,

thanks so much for this group and everyone sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Applied for DTV Visa (Freelancer, Workation) in Vienna – Status Still Pending Approval

• I’m Austrian national and applied for the DTV freelancer visa at the Thai Embassy in Vienna (while being here ofc)

• Submitted my application online Friday night two weeks ago.

• I have read posts from others in this group who applied in Vienna and were asked for extra documents, so I proactively included all required docs plus financials, company info, business description, and revenue details.

• Current status: still “pending approval.” No updates or communication since submission.

• I’ve read the Vienna embassy isn’t very responsive, so I haven’t called or emailed yet and thought I’d just wait a little longer.

• Now it’s been 2 weeks (10+ business days).

👉 My question: should I write an email, try calling, or wait another week?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

DTV Workcation Visa Approved – Chennai Consulate (Indian Citizen)

Just got my Digital Workcation Visa (DTV) approved through the Royal Thai Consulate in Chennai as a freelancer. Sharing my experience here since posts in this group helped me a lot, thanks to everyone!

Application Approach:

I went all-out with my submission to avoid any back-and-forth. Here's what I included:

Documents Submitted:

- Table of Contents: Listed all documents in order for clarity.

- Cover Letter: Brief intro about me and my intention to work remotely from Thailand.

- Professional Portfolio: Showcased my freelance work (art, design, promo material) + screenshots from Fiverr and Etsy shop.

- Business Docs: Company registration and GST certificate.

- NOC Letter: From my company (signed by me and my partner) stating:

1) All work is remote.

2) I’m approved to work from Thailand or any other country of my choosing.

3) I won’t work with Thai clients or take physical employment in Thailand.

- Latest Tax Returns

Financial Proof:

- Explanation Note: Clarified that I use 2 bank accounts. Highlighted:

Payments from clients (in yellow)

Closing balances (in green)

Total converted from INR to THB

- Bank Statements: From Jan 1st (they only asked for 3 months, but I included more to show bigger transactions from Feb/March).

Proof of Current Location:

Some of my official documents had name order mismatches(surname appearing before first name) vs. passport, so I avoided using those.

Used an app to take timestamped, GPS-tagged photos of:

Every page in my passport.

My live location on Google Maps.

Included an explanation note about the app and methodology.

Additional Document Request:

Got request for “Proof of Accommodation” 1 hour after visa fee cleared (via demand draft on Sept 1).

Booked a free cancellation hotel for 1 month on Agoda.

Submitted:

1) Confirmed flight ticket (Chennai → Bangkok)

2) Hotel booking receipt

3) Explanation note: Hotel will be base while I search for a long-term rental in person.

Timeline:

August 28th: Application submitted and demand draft submitted in person to Thai Consulate.

Sept 1: Payment cleared → pending document check

Sept 1 (1 hr later): Request for extra doc

Sept 3: Visa approved!

Super smooth and fast experience overall. I probably over-prepared, but I didn’t wanna have to keep going back and forth with additional document requests. Thank you once again and let me know if you have any questions 🙂

Hey everyone 👋🏼 wondering if there’s people here who have successfully gotten their DTV under the freelancer category? Would love to here your advice and feedback 😊 thanks everyone

Hi guys, my partner and I are considering coming to Thailand long term. I’m considering a DTV for a Freelancer/Remote Worker and meet the criteria. She is also a freelancer but doesn’t have enough saved to apply for this visa. Wondering if it’s possible if I can add her to my application, even though we aren’t married?

I got a quick question guys , and i‘m greatful for any Kind of Information.

We re at the Moment in Hanoi , apllying for DTV . Sended Everything on 15th of August .3 days later they asked for :

Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Business registration of company you're currently working with and an ID card of the signer.

————————

I‘m a online Marketing Manager for a Small Business in germany . My Partner is the Boss of it .

The Business registration I’ve sended, is a letter from the Tax Bureu , includes Name of the owner , the Service we provide ,TaxID of the Business and the copy of the passport . You think this is enough for Proof? We allready payd and everything .

Now we re waiting since the 19th of August and starting (typicaly Like DTV vergins)🤣 overthinking …so we re really greatfull for any Kind of Information . 🙏🏼😌

This group really supported me in my application which has now been approved, so thought I would share my experience incase it can help others.

Background- been in Thailand for about a year and a half on tourist visas. I travel on 2 passports, British and Irish.

Applied under workcation to HCMC, after 3 working days it got cancelled due to wrong date of issue in passport. I applied again the following day uploading the same documents, 2 working days I got asked for the folllowing:

Other request documents: Please provide a business registration document showing the company name, the name of the legal representative, and a company profile that includes details about its history, vision, mission, products, and achievements. -

I had already given this, I am a freelancer but have had the same one client for a year, so I gave their certificate registering at companies house as well as confirmation that I have registered as a sole trader, along with websites, LinkedIn etc.

Other request documents: examples of your work, along with any supporting materials that demonstrate your experience and qualifications, etc.-

again had submitted this, but due to sensitive information had to block a lot of info out. I then submitted meeting minutes along with letter templates and CV.

Document indicating current location: Please provide the latest copy of your full passport, including all pages (even the empty ones). If you have a Temporary Resident Card (TRC), kindly submit it along with the passport. The photos must show the date and time they were taken.-

I uploaded all pages of both passports and also added my hotel booking and a selfie outside the hotel with date and time.

After submitting it was another 3.5 working days and then I got approved 🙂

Hello,

My son lives in Thailand First at a tourist visa, but that has now expired and he is back in the Nederlands.

In May we applied for the DTV visa at the Thai embassy throygh a visa agency in the Nederlands.

It was rejected because he still had a visa (while the embassy had said before that this was not a problem)

We are now going to request it again.

Can anyone advise me on whether i should have it done by an agency again? And if so by a dutch or thai agency

And what is easier as a freelancer or through muay thai

Because i read that you can register through an immigration service and then you will receive all the required paperworks

I hope you can advise us so that the application goes well this time

Because he wants to go back tho Thailand as soon as possible with a visa

Hello Everyone,

I am planning to apply for the Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and would really appreciate your guidance and advice.

Here is my situation:

I am a remote worker (motion graphic artist / creative director). Most of my clients are based locally in Pakistan, while some projects come from the MENA region as well.

I operate under a sole proprietorship business (X-Y-Z) which is registered with the tax authorities. Since it’s a sole proprietorship, my National Tax Number (NTN) is the same for both myself and my company.

My company bank account shows an average balance of around 700K+ THB (over the past 3+ months), whereas my personal account balance is around 100K+ THB.

I don’t work as a salaried or contracted employee. Instead, I take on project-based work from both local and international clients.

I have a well-documented online portfolio under both my personal name and company name (Behance, Vimeo, and other platforms).

My business is tax registered, and I file taxes every year.

I am a bit unsure how to present my application given that I am not a salaried employee, but a business owner/freelancer.

👉 Questions I have:

1. For the bank statement requirement, can I use my company bank statement (sole proprietorship) instead of my personal account, since the NTN is the same and I earn under the business name?

2. Should I also attach tax returns or business registration documents to strengthen my case?

3. Is a letter of explanation necessary, describing my work model (remote freelancer / project-based business)?

4. Has anyone from Pakistan in a similar freelance/business setup successfully obtained a DTV?

5. Are there any additional documents I should prepare to prove the legitimacy of my remote income and work (e.g., contracts, invoices, client letters)?

Any advice, tips, or shared experiences would be extremely valuable to me. 🙏