Anonymous participant I see the responses, Taiwan is ok but you just need to be really on point with your paperwork especially the financial docs. Australia is 'friendlier' so it is a good option if you going to be there. Also SEA like Indonesia , Vietnam, are great.

You are fine via the freelance route. Similar applicants to yourself have been approved. Choose a 'friendly' embassy, as mentioned ..add Jakarta to that list.

Taiwan did not have a seasoning requirement for the 500k when I applied You should double check it is still the same. Taiwan does approve quickly 1- 3 days if no further docs are required and if you are given a prompt interview. Note if she is applying for Softpower in Taipei they require the same employment docs as Workcation. You can email them for questions you have, they are responsive, or they were when I emailed. You get no refund for not continuing your application.

Things have changed but it is inevitable with the huge increase in foreigners now living in Thailand. Get yourself a back up account with WISE etc just in case your account is closed

@Calvin *******

Yeah, approval is stopped when a request is made and then restarts upon receipt of requested docs The effect on your bank account depends on your branch. Some have kept their accounts, others have had theirs shut upon switching to the DTV. It is very much down to your manager.

@Calvin *******

Ok, were you asked to submit additional docs? If you did then the approval time is reset back to zero when they receive them

@Ned ******

I got my DTV in Taipei, the interview I had was basic questions on my job. Laos is similar but the difference in Laos you are asked to show your bank balance with the 500k THB. You should stay in the country of application until approved to avoid your DTV being cancelled.

@Calvin *******

Why did you use an agent? You applied for Workcation DTV or Softpower? Australia does not take 4 -6 weeks.. Do you have your application reg number? Contact the embassy yourself

Online property management is acceptable for a DTVm

Anonymous participant 631 Yes, Laos requests an interview before approval.