Alvin Peh yes I was in hk when I submitted. According to a visa agent, you can also submit it outside of hk. But when the visa approved, u will have to go to hk first, then enter Thailand to activate the visa.
1️⃣. submitted the application as a digital nomad/freelancer in Hong Kong.
With the following documents:
- Reference letter written by the company, including company basic info, my position, job description, past and current projects, working location, period, and the company director's signature. (Note: I actually prepared the reference letter myself and then had the boss sign it.)
- Business registration certificate
- Updated portfolio of my freelance projects
- 4 months of bank statements showing I have THB500,000 in savings. (The website only required 3 months, but I provided 4 just to be safe. All 4 months showed I had more than the required amount.)
- Photo, identity card, and passport
Note: I didn’t buy the flight ticket, just put on the flight number. Thailand address I put condo name.
Status: Pending document check (1)
2️⃣. After 2 working days, I received an email asking me to upload further documents:
- 6 months of bank statements (All 6 months showed I had more than the required amount.)
Note: Fixed deposits count as liquid assets (in my case).
Status: Request for further documents
3️⃣. I uploaded the documents immediately.
Status: Pending document check (1)
4️⃣. 3 working days later, my application was approved.
I was notified by email, with the e-visa attached as a PDF file. The email said I should show the e-visa to the airline/immigration officer when I go to Thailand.
Further info: consulate receptionist said minimum 2-3 working days to check documents. And you should know the update status by the 7th working days.