Since you are applying under the freelancer category—which is one of the most difficult categories to get approved—you should include strong supporting documents. Many applicants have previously submitted unverified or misleading documents, so Thai embassies now require third-party evidence that can be independently verified.

You may submit alternative supporting documents such as:

• Recent tax returns showing your income source

• Professional qualifications or certifications

• Your LinkedIn profile or personal website

• Any official contracts, client invoices, or recommendation letters

These documents will help convince the embassy that you are a legitimate freelancer with a stable and verifiable income.

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As far as I know, Myanmar, Ukraine, Chinese, Taiwan and many african countries. The full list is not disclosed yet.

Anonymous participant You’re welcome. I hope you get the visa and enjoy your time here in Thailand!!

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If you’re lucky, the embassy might issue the DTV visa without requesting any additional documents.

If you’re unlucky, they may ask you to translate all of your company documents into English using a certified (notarized) translator. You may also be required to provide detailed information about your company—what it does, how much revenue it generates, and possibly submit tax returns from recent years. To make things more complicated, all of these documents must be translated and notarized, as the embassy often requires notarization.

You can try applying with your startup company, and if it fails, the most you would lose is the 10,000 THB application fee.

However, we recently encountered an issue at the Netherlands embassy. One of our customers applied for the DTV visa under the Workcation category and was rejected. When they reapplied under the Soft Power category, they were rejected again. We refunded 100% of the course fee. The customer later checked with the embassy and was informed that once you apply under one category (Workcation or Soft Power), you cannot switch to another category if the first attempt is unsuccessful.

As the saying goes: “Trying to avoid a small loss may end up costing you even more.”

Softpower will give you a much higher chance to get dtv.

We would advise you as follows:

1. You can try contacting your bank in Australia and request an official letter confirming your account balance in EUR.

If you explain the situation clearly and have a good relationship with your bank, they might be able to issue the letter within a few days.

However, if you are using an online-only account or don’t have time to wait for the official letter (as it can sometimes take weeks), we recommend drafting a letter yourself. In the letter, explain to the Thai embassy staff that you are converting your balance to EUR using the exchange rate quoted on the Bank of Thailand’s official website.

You should also clarify why you are applying for the visa outside your home country (i.e., not in Australia), as this context may help make your application clearer to the embassy staff.

Additionally, prepare supporting documents that show the source of your income—such as payslips from the past six months or tax returns—to strengthen your case.

While this doesn’t guarantee visa approval, it will give you the best possible chance at this stage of the process.

From our experience working with over 20 Thai embassies, the Thai Embassy in Hong Kong is one of the toughest places to get a DTV visa. A big reason is that many applicants have tried to use photoshopped financial documents or unverified work contracts, so the embassy is now extra strict.

If you’re planning to apply with the Muay Thai option, just having the basic documents isn’t enough. They might ask for proof that you’ve actually been training—like photos or videos with timestamps, or a training log showing at least six months of activity.

So if you’re applying in Hong Kong, be ready to submit more than the usual paperwork. Also, make sure to choose a legit Muay Thai school, preferably one that gives a refund if your visa gets rejected.

It’s clear the embassy is trying to filter out unreliable or insincere applications, so showing you’re serious about Muay Thai really helps.