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Dec 12, 2024
9 days ago
Andrew ********
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Approved!

Online from Australia.

After 3 weeks of back and forth with more documents I finally was approved today.

Uploaded the following:

-Bank statement

- letter from my company to myself stating rights to work remote

- 2 client invoices

- page detailing work done in one given month for clients

See you in Jan
Dec 3, 2024
18 days ago
Magilian ************
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Anyone else use a screenshot of bank account when applying? Washington Thai embassy. Workcation. Business owner.

Things I included in the application :

-Texas ID for proof of location

-Articles of formation and EIN letter from IRS

-Screenshot of my website

-Screenshot of my Shopify sales report for 12 months

-Letter stating that I am the sole owner of my business with hundred percent ownership, statement that I don’t have any clients in Thailand and only have customers in North America Europe

-Screenshot of bank balance with $24,000.

My account is a business account with my business name on it, but I can get a letter from the bank stating I am sole owner of account.
Nov 26, 2024
25 days ago
Applied online in Vietnam showing over 6k net usd in take home income for last 6 months but they are still asking for 2 years tax return..others running into this?
Nov 17, 2024
a month ago
ThuRein *****
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Looking for advice on applying for DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) without third-party services

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and would love to hear from those who successfully applied through the Thai Embassy in Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam without using third-party visa services.

Here’s my situation:

I have a remote 6-month contract with a Singapore-based company, and the contract will likely be extended in the future.

My supervisor has agreed to assist me with the 500,000 THB proof of funds requirement.

I’ve reviewed the official guidelines and understand the document requirements, but I’m hoping to learn from real experiences about:

1. The process and challenges of applying directly at these embassies.

2. How long the processing time took for you.

3. Any tips or specific embassy policies (e.g., differences between Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam).

4. Any additional documents or details that embassies asked for during your application.

If you’ve gone through this process, I’d greatly appreciate sharing your experience.

Thanks in advance!
Nov 11, 2024
a month ago
Jef ********
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Sydney Consulate DTV application as remote worker (international FIFO)

Applied 29/10/2024

Additional documents requested: 07/11/24

Additional documents supplied: 07/11/24

Pending approval: 07/11/24

Approved on:12/11/24

Intended date of arrival 29/11/24

Departure date 21/12/2024

Address staying in Thailand (I put my apartment that I already rent and my landlords contact details)

Original documents supplied were,

Ordinary passport copy

Passport photo

Proof of work:Employment contract detailing salary roster etc.

Proof of location:West Australian driver’s license

Proof of 500k: Proof of balance( from commbank) showing $31,000 AUD 699k THB (not a bank statement) dated as of the day before application.

Some of you with a keen eye will notice a mistake I made 😂 ( I choose Sydney consulate as I started the application thinking I would have to go to there to receive a sticker and Sydney was a better option this was before I learnt that everything was online) but technically I should have applied via the Canberra embassy (because I’m Western Australian)

Additional documents requested.

Verification letter from my company allowing remote work.

About me ,I am Australian I work for an international mining machine company working loosely on a 6 weeks on 3 weeks off roster (excluding holidays) travelling around south east Asia (international FIFO) and base my self in Thailand. The company and office I work for are based in Indonesia (but the business group is global)

I know a lot of people would probably say that with those days in country that i could just continue on exempt entry and you are quietly right to think that, but I decided to apply for this because recently on a few entry’s I’ve began to receive more and more questions on arrival , so I decided to apply for this for some extra security as I don’t want to end up landing and being told to go back where I come from.

I wish everyone else success on their applications , and feel free to drop a comment if you have any questions.
Oct 13, 2024
2 months ago
Jack ****************
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I've posted about this before, but I've got some new information...

I need a new phone. I go back to USA for 3 weeks about every 2-3 months. Too much time to want to deal with two phones. As far as I know AIS will require me to use a physical SIM. Verizon is saying they only offer phones with 2 eSIMs. Sales people are sometimes derps though .. or is the world really on its way to only eSIM?
Sep 27, 2024
3 months ago
Roxanne *********
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Hi, everyone. I am currently in the process of moving to Thailand but don't want to deal with the 60 days per entry. I am looking at the Destination Thai Visa but am confused with the rules to qualify. I am currently in between jobs. Will I qualify for a DTV visa if I show a $14K bank balance and no employment contract? Thank you. 🙌
Sep 25, 2024
3 months ago
Stephanie ***********
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Hi 👋 is there anyone who has applied within Australia and has applied as a sole business owner with ABN? Would love to get in touch. Also, if anyone has applied within Australia who has a child. Thank you
Sep 17, 2024
3 months ago
So I got VISA today in Hanoi, Vietnam. They said they will reply me by email but I didn’t get any so I went to Embassy and checked again then it’s already approved!

This is the documents that I gave them: I applied as a “Business Development Consultant”

(1) Bank Statement for 6 months

(2) Visa Application form (stick with one passport photo)

(3) Employee Contract

(4) Permission to work remotely letter by MD

(5) My Portfolio

(6) Cover letter

(7) Document indicates current location (visa stamp of Vietnam immigration, hotel booking in Vietnam is okay)

My visa process was very smooth and they didn’t even asked me a question since I prepared all the documents perfectly. Working 1-3 days
Aug 30, 2024
4 months ago
G.R. *********
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I am Brittish and I'm planning too marry a Thai lady.

If she comes to the UK can she legally eork.!
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