I applied and was approved in London, but did it all online. It’s then up to the officials at the embassy to decide whether or not they want to bring you in for an interview or request additional documentation. I had the balance for longer than three months, but I have heard people be approved having the balance transferred in the same day and I’ve also heard people being rejected by not having it for long enough so again that is likely down to whoever’s reviewing your application.

Personally, I would recommend supplying as many documents as possible as part of your application , take a look through the group and see what additional documents have been requested and then you supply them as part of your initial application to try and speed it up. The only thing that may trip you up is not having held the balance long enough but again that’s purely down to whoever’s reviewing your application.

It may also be worth looking into if the DTV information can be transferred to your new passport, even with a fee. Currently, you’re beholden to ensure you don’t lose your old passport, which has your DTV information attached to it. To be fair and clear I have no clue if a transfer is possible, but I’m just saying it may be worth looking into.

Hi fellow Brit here, I applied in London and was approved. I don't envisage you having issues on that basis as long as you apply in Aus & remain in Aus for the duration of your application. I think the optics would be better if you was in the UK and applying from your UK address certainly, but plenty of people have applied from other countries and been successful. If you're able to wait until back in the UK I would recommend that as everything will line up nicely in relation to your documents and location but if not... all should still be fine from Australia.

The country you apply from doesn't matter... what does matter is that you remain in that country you applied from until approval. You'll likely here some people managed to do it anyway BUT it's an unnecessary risk. It's better for you to apply when you're in Spain and stay in Spain until a decision is made.

Applied from London myself, didn't have to reach back out to them but it certainly can't do any harm. I'd suggest both an email detailing and re-affirming (with attachments) your flight date and times and politely requesting an expediated review. Call them to follow this up once emailed. No guarantees either way but a polite call can't do any harm. the sooner the better too with it being the holiday season.

I did workcation but was not asked for all the extra information. I did supply lots of information for where I was but didn't have much for the stay in Thailand. As 904 recommends above your best bet in this case would be t book refundable accommodation and tickets and then you can always adjust as your plans in country develop.

This time of year is expensive with it being the holidays but Malaysia may be your best option flight wise. Better to find somewhere you want to visit for a week or so and just take nice break.

Love it, enjoy your time in Thailand bud

For workcation I showed full three month statement highlighting in green salary deposits and the end balance in yellow so they could see clearly the balance and regular money 👌🏾

Anonymous participant if that’s all they’ve put then nobody will be able to tell unless it shows specifically on their computer screens what type. Either way you’ll be fine