@Dany *******

I don't know the answer because I haven't applied in Germany. The Frankfurt DTV application instruction page ( says that German nationals must submit either a registration certificate or a German ID card. Maybe they accept alternatives, but you'd have to apply to find out the answer.ee3) says that German nationals must submit either a registration certificate or a German ID card. Maybe they accept alternatives, but you'd have to apply to find out the answer.

@Jeannine-Susann ********

Wish you the best. Just FYI, I did see an account on this Facebook group of a non-EU citizen who tried to apply for the DTV while in the Netherlands. He didn't say what visa he was on, but he probably entered the EU visa-free. He then was requested to provide his residence document, which he was unable to provide. The difference here is that you're actually a citizen of the country, so maybe you'll have better luck.

@Dany *******

Yes, many (or perhaps most) Thai embassies will accept a utility bill or bank letterhead as residency proof, but that is because that is all that's required to establish residency in a lot of countries. However, residency has a specific meaning in Germany and it won't be proven by a driver's license. Also, apparently you can be fined by the German authorities for establishing residency there for any reason besides living there, which doing so only to apply for a visa would be.

@Dany *******

Are you an American? The U.S. has no system of registration like pretty much all EU countries do, and it's fairly easy for a U.S. citizen to pretend to be a resident with a driver's license or other document while actually not living there. Not so for EU citizens.

@Jeannine-Susann ********

It would be much easier for you to go to one of the countries close to Thailand, which allow non-residents to apply, like Vietnam, Indonesia, or Taiwan. But you mentioned three children? Doesn't seem like the easiest thing to arrange accommodations for everyone while you wait for your visa decision. Where is your residence now? Can you apply there, before going to Thailand?

Would there be a problem with registering in Germany and then de-registering in a couple months? Because registering comes with a few requirements, like gettig health insurance, which I don't know if you care to do. Because I don't think you want to be registered for a long period if you don't live there--they'll bother you about filing your taxes. And correct me if I'm wrong, de-registering in Germany won't be so simple. You'll have to provide proof of your new foreign address, but I'm sure that you know this because you de-registered previously.

Did your originally submitted employment contract specify authorization for remote work? Thanks for your input--haven't seen too many accounts of applications of Taipei lately. Wonder if word got out it's a tough embassy.

how'd they know about your second passport? have you used different passports to enter Thailand?

@Will ***********

If we're assuming this is true, does not having any money remitted into Thailand (because you don't have a Thai bank account) absolve you of doing a tax return? Maybe it's like the U.S. Even if you don't owe any tax, they want you to submit a tax return anyway.

I think some consulates will arbitrarily add the remote work in Thailand arbitrarily, but it may be possible to get an approval with just authorization to work remotely in general.