DTV remote worker - assistance on cover letter request

[mumin999]

Hi everyone, hope someone here can provide some assistance and direction on my DTV (remote worker) application.

 

The Thai Embassy in London has asked for additional documents to support my visa application, a company registration document and company HR letter which I can arrange.

However I'm not sure how to respond to this request below:

 

* Other request documents: - Please upload a confirmation letter (addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy, London) introduce yourself , your working position and work role as remotely work and will not be concern to local Thai laws regarding working in Thailand or meeting Thai client.

 

It seems straightforward but I don't want to make any assumptions and wanted to know if they are looking for a detailed response with a CV or a simple one page letter addressing all of the points?

 

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[Upnotover]

Personally, I would write a brief letter exactly as they are asking for.  They are ticking a box, no need to over complicate matters.

[Briggsy]

I suggest you keep it as concise as possible.

 

An official letter from your employer stating what it is you do, your official job title and the fact that you can work remotely in that role. The letter should also go on to state that your remote work in Thailand does not involve meeting Thai clients or working in any capacity or profession that would infringe on local laws.

 

Short and sweet and addressing their points.

 

They want to issue the visa but they need you to provide the audit cover they require.

[mumin999]

Thank you both, appreciate your help.

[mumin999]

Success - my DTV was approved last night, got the PDF visa via email.

 

I have a few questions which I can't seem to find on the Thai Embassy website, does anyone know if there is an official website that details all the rules and regulations AFTER you get the DTV? I'll email the UK embassy and also the Ministry of Foreign Affairs now but my questions are:

 

1) Do I need to get the VISA stamped on my passport, there was no mention of this on the approval email or PDF copy of the VISA?

2) Or I just print the VISA and staple to my passport?

3) My passport expires next year, how do I get the VISA "attached" to new passport?

4) Do I need to do 90 day reporting and if so, can it be done online?

5) When I enter Thailand, do I need to show departure flight? Given that I can stay up to 180 days at a time, it may be difficult to plan this far ahead.

 

Thank you

 

[Briggsy]

Simply print out the visa. There is no need to attach it to your passport. You can show it on your phone but this will be troublesome for the official.

 

When you change your passport, you will initially have to show 2 passports at the border. You can continue to do this repeatedly if you like. Alternatively you can go to an Immigration office and have the change of passport annotated in your passport.

 

You will need to do 90 day reporting if you stay in Thailand continuously for 90 days. You will not be able to do this online initially or probably ever as you are not on extensions. When you do your 90 day report, watch out for the TM30 fine. If you did not do a TM30, they may fine you. You could risk not doing your 90 day report if you have no business with Immigration. This is technically the wrong thing to do though.

 

You do not need to show details of departure flight on entry. However, the question may be asked on the new TDAC online form which has replaced the TM6 arrival card.

 

I am also on a DTV. You will find it easier than you think.

[mumin999]

Amazing Briggsy, it's easy when people like you have gone through the steps and share your experiences!

Much respect!!

 

I'm relieved now, my concerns have been addressed and I look forward to my first trip in July (can't wait)!