My Softpower DTV (Cooking) was just approved in Jakarta:

Timeline

* Aug 15 (Thursday) night: Arrived in Bali

* Aug 16 (Friday) 1:00 am: Submitted application

* Aug 19 (Tuesday) 12:15 pm: Request for additional documents

* Aug 19 (Tuesday) 2:15 pm: Submitted documents

* Aug 19 (Tuesday) 5:40 pm: Approved

Documents

* School’s packet with cover letter, copy of owner’s ID, copy of passport, receipt, photos of the school, and class schedule; mentioned enrollment for six months, no details on number of classes

* Photo of the biopage of passport

* Photo taken on iPhone (background removed using remove.bg)

* Presence documents: flight booking, hotel bookings, photo of Indonesian visa stamp (I couldn’t use the e-gates because I declared a cough on the entry card)

* Financial documents: cover letter, 3 bank statements (only 2 showing 500k), brokerage statement showing more than 500k

Additional document request

They asked for a passport photo without glasses and every page of my passport. I went to a local photographer who took new pictures and scanned my passport for me for about 80k IDR (~160 THB).

DTV Approval Post

Location: Jakarta

Type: Workcation

Applied: Friday, August 1st at 9 am

Status update: Tuesday August 5 at 3 pm, changed from "Processing Pending Document Check" to "Processing Pending Approval"

Approved: Wednesday August 6 at 1pm

No additional requests for documents, took less than 4 business days. US passport.

I submitted a cover letter using this template [members only] and added a complete description of all other files. I compressed all the files using [members only]/.

For location, since I am staying with family in Jakarta I included scans of my full passport including blank pages, a letter from a family member confirming that I'm staying with them & photos of us in front of the house.

For finances, I included a 6 month bank statement from Kasikorn Bank with an ending balance of over 500,000 baht, with the majority of it transferred in the last two weeks, but showing plenty of day to day activity.

For portfolio, I included my resume, portfolios, business cards and letters from each company I work for explicitly giving me authorization as a remote worker in Thailand, addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy of Jakarta. I'm a freelance consultant in multiple industries, so I explained my roles as simply as possible and used a lot of images to make it clear.

I have previously held 2 ED visas and had three visa free entries to Thailand, over the last three years.

Any other questions feel free to ask. Yes, I have printed out my visa, to the guy who always posts that in all caps in the comments haha.

APPROVED - Los Angeles, 5 hours. I didn’t believe it could happen, but it happened last week. I read dozens reports of 30+ days, and saw one or two of <48 hours. My goal was to try to get this right on the first run.

This group helped me a lot so I wanted to add more info. Context - im an entrepreneur with business partners so it was a little bit more complex, but spent a good 5 hours getting everything properly in order. Here’s what I provided for the Workation DTV:

* Passport biodata

* Drivers license

* 3 months of bank statements with 6 figures of funds, with name and address matching license

* Cover letter on company letterhead explaining who I am, my company, explaining that I can work remotely, and confirming that I will not to any work in Thailand for outside companies or within the Thai labor market

* company registration documents (articles of organization)

* documents proving my ownership in this business

* one page visual portfolio of my company

* my LinkedIn profile one pager image

I’m new to the Thai visa process and recently applied for the Non-OA visa. While rereading the requirements for the LTR Visa: Wealthy Pensioners, I noticed that I may qualify. Is it possible and advisable to apply for multiple visas? The LTR visa is processed through Bangkok instead of the Thai embassy in the US, which is my case. Can I apply for the LTR Visa while residing in Thailand, or should I apply before leaving the US? It seems that either way is possible.

Is there any harm in applying, even if things don’t work out?

Required Documents for Qualification Endorsement for LTR Visa: Wealthy Pensioners [members only]

I also posted this on the Thai Visa sister page.

I am currently in Vientiane in the process of applying my Non-B visa and need help as to the order in which things need to occur.

I have all the paperwork needed to apply for my non b visa. Now that I am out of the country, in which order do I need to complete the steps to obtaining my new visa via the Vientiene Embassy.

Thank you!!

Hi all , can someone sent me link to apply for retirement type O visa , I know it’s here somewhere as gets asked alot Thanks 🙏 I’m in Australia just finalised redundancy/super

In order to respond to all those who asked me what additional documents the embassy asked me for before approval, see the summary of requirements below:

Requested Documents:

1. Biodata page of your passport

2. Official bank statement issued directly by your bank (via official website or physical branch).

Must include: your full name as account holder, transaction history, and most updated balance.

Note Screenshots are not accepted.

3. Proof of current location in Spain. Examples include: electricity bill, municipal registration certificate (padrón), or rental agreement under your name.

4. Proof of last 3 self-employment payments (autónomo). Official receipts or confirmations of your last three freelance/self-employed tax or social security contributions.

5. Concise overview of your professional activities in Thailand. A short explanation of my business or professional engagements during my stay in Thailand.

Include how you will generate income while residing there.

6. Concrete evidence of your job. Documents that demonstrate and verify your professional status (portfolio, client list, contracts, content, etc.).

I’m officially approved for my 5-year Thailand DTV Visa!

Here’s a full recap of my application process:

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THAILAND DTV VISA TIMELINE

Visa Type: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Purpose: Long-stay tourism and personal Muay Thai training

Issued by: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles

Assistance by: Settle in Abroad (Service fee: $364 USD)

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Step-by-Step Breakdown:

• April 7, 2025: Zoom intake session with Mandy from Settle in Abroad

• April 16: Payment submitted + final document review (9 calendar days | 7 business days later)

• April 22: Application submitted via thaievisa portal

• April 23: Status changed to Pending Document Check (1 calendar day | 1 business day later)

• May 6: Consulate confirmed status: Under Review (13 calendar days | 9 business days later)

• May 13: Status updated to Pending Approval (7 calendar days | 5 business days later)

• May 14: Officially Approved + eVisa delivered (1 calendar day | 1 business day later)

Total duration: 22 calendar days | 16 business days

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Documents Submitted (with support from Settle in Abroad):

• Passport bio page

• Driver’s license

• Utility bill

• Mortgage statement

• Bank and asset documentation

• Professional headshot

• Hotel booking in Bangkok

• Flight itinerary

• Muay Thai Fever invitation letter (Chiang Mai)

• Proof of tuition payment (15,000 THB)

• Personal letter of intent

• Final e-visa declaration

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Special Thanks:

Appreciation to the team at Settle in Abroad providing structured guidance and thorough review at every step. While the application was submitted directly to the Thai consulate, their experience and attention to detail made a meaningful difference in the clarity and confidence of my process.

Thanks also to Muay Thai Fever Gym in Chiang Mai for preparing an excellent documentation package and welcoming training program that aligns with the spirit of the DTV visa.

Has anyone applied for the LRT(Long-Term Resident) visa type for 5+5 years? I plan to apply because i meet all the criteria, how long did the process take? As i understand, it is possible to apply both within Thailand and abroad through the embasy.

Thanks to everyone who has shared information in this group—it helped me resolve many issues during my application process. I also appreciate those who responded to my previous question here.

I applied for the DTV from Taipei, Taiwan. My first application was rejected due to a name error. On my second attempt, I was asked to provide additional documentation regarding my status as a freelancer, including a copy of my contract and proof of income/source of funds. I submitted the documents, and even though it was a Saturday night, I received my visa approval the following day.

After I was granted the DTV, my husband applied for his own DTV as the spouse of a DTV holder. According to the current rules, if your spouse has already obtained the DTV, you can apply for your own DTV based on that relationship. I submitted his application on May 7 around 11 AM, and he received his visa approval later that same day at around 6 PM.

For his application, I only submitted a bank statement under his name and a copy of my approved DTV visa. No other documents were requested. For his occupation, I selected “Retired.”

In my experience, the DTV application process is not particularly difficult or complicated. You just need to provide clear documentation that supports your identity and financial status.

Although many people online mention submitting detailed and extensive documents, I personally did not provide much, and nothing beyond what was specifically requested. I’m not sure if this is because I applied from Taiwan, but that was my experience.

I hope this helps others who are planning to apply for the DTV. Wishing you all a smooth application process.