Approved in one day by the London embassy.

Applied Friday late afternoon.

Additional documents requested.

Sent those half an hour later.

Approval email came through Tuesday evening.

Long and short of it: Applied for the workacation category. Had the 500k thb spread across different accounts so sent bank statements from the past few months for current, biz and ISA. Sent a random selection of invoices from the past few years to show business viability. Wrote a quick letter saying I authorise myself to work remotely. Sent first page of incorporation documents and tax doc (just a letter saying it’s time to file). Sent drivers license and internet bill with address.

Additional documents requested were a formal letter addressed to the embassy introducing myself and my work, and stating I won’t be concerned with Thai laws or work with Thai clients. Also requested full company incorporation documents stating my name and position.

Prepared a formal letter and downloaded my incorporation documents direct from the public register. There was the option to order a certified copy of these but I just downloaded the pdf and sent that.

Approved.

Does anyone have experience cancelling their work permit and non-b visa before leaving Thailand to apply for DTV? Just wondering the process and timing of the steps. Thanks!

What is the process for a 90-day report if I live with my Thai wife on property she owns?

Just back from sisaket immigration 30day extension .tried to use the tm7 file supplied and recommended by the group. They handed me totally different forms to fill out.

Everything ok was in and out in 10minutes.

I've been in Thailand for many years with an Extension based on retirement of an original Non-Immigrant O visa. I also have a ME Reentry Permit. I just returned to Thailand with a new soft power DTV. The IO wanted to admit me under the old extension but I explained that I wanted to enter under the new DTV so that my wife could apply for a spousal DTV. After a few minutes and a short discussion with another IO, he stamped me in for 6 months. The entry stamp says "DTV" hand written on it.

My question is -- am I required to go to Immigration to cancel the extension of the original Non-O visa? Or can I just let it expire on its own? I do plan on leaving and re-entering Thailand at least one more time before the extension expires. I'd like to avoid the half day at Immigration if possible.

Hmmmm looks like the paper visa’s are indeed a thing… arrived at BKK and yes they did ask for it even though it says it’s E-Visa!!!!!

Hi, I have just done my first 90 day report o line ( have already down my 1st in person at immigration). My question is, I had an email straight back from them with a TM47, printed that out, now what?? Confused! Thank you

Hi:)

Has anyone here switched from a Non-B business visa to a DTV?

Just wondering if immigration makes it complicated or checks things more deeply, and how a re-entry permit on the Non-B affects the process.

Any experiences would be super helpful 🙏

Another super smooth re-entry, in Phuket this time, with my DTV (Workcation / German). No questions asked.

That is how the DTV works in reality for real people and not anonymous fearmongerers 😜

Enjoy your time in this beautiful country everyone 😊😍☀️

Hello, When applying for the Long Stay (O-A) visa, do you submit the spouse’s application directly after submitting the primary visa or wait until the primary is approved? Thanks in advance.