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Can I apply for a Thai Dtv visa without recent income if I have sufficient funds?

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Oct 18, 2024

4 months ago

Yael *************

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I need help🙏🏻

Thinking about getting a Dtv visa 

•⁠  ⁠I have  more than 500,000 baht in my account (it has been there for a long time).

•⁠  ⁠I don't really have any income in the last year because I mainly traveled.

•⁠  ⁠I’m self implored and want to work online later. 

•⁠  ⁠Currently in Thailand, I have a visa until November 3. 

•Open to go to a neighboring country if necessary. 

•••Do I have a chance for a visa? 

What makes me wonder is the fact that I didn't really have any income in the last year. 

•••Anyone who was in a similar situation and got a visa? 

Thanks for any help!!!🙏🏻

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The original poster is seeking advice on their eligibility for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, noting they have a substantial amount in their bank account but no income in the past year due to travel. They express concern about their lack of a stable income and inquire if anyone has experienced a similar situation successfully obtaining the visa. Comments suggest that there are no strict income requirements, but online work documentation or payslips may be necessary. Some responses recommend checking with local embassies and exploring alternative routes like the Soft Power option.

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Michael ********

Medical Visa - Dental,Doctor,IV,beauty clinics.

Book 4x appointments, 1 every 3 months.

Pay for the first appointment in advance.

Inform clinic you need an appointment letter to assist with a visa, dont give too much information just that it'll help with your visa.

Instruct clinic wat they should include in the letter, ensure you receive an official letter with clinic business letterhead.

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Flynn *****

can you apply for muy thai while in the country?

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Jamie **********

Doesn't matter, Just go for soft power option, the DTV visa is still a largely unknown system atm. There is no checking of progress every 180 days, just 90 day reporting.

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Jason *********

No income requirements

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Tamara *******

Raph World-class travel

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Jonathan ************

Hello,

Ce n'est pas nécessaire de démontrer une rentrée mensuelle. Je l'ai obtenu en montrant juste mon compte bancaire, ma société et mon certificat de résidence. Mon passeport et mon billet d'avion.

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Deepak *******

If you travel all the time, why do you need a Thailand visa? When I was travelling all the time I did not know even Thailand existed (euphemism).

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Paul *******

Unless enforced, I can't see that happening. I won't be filing any tax returns here myself for sure, unless I start working for a Thai company again..besides, I'm still owed 4000 Baht by the revenue department from 10 years ago.

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Paul *******

You can't come and go indefinitely without a visa. If you're spending more time in Thailand than out, you'll need a visa.

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Deepak *******

I know Paul. I have been living in Thailand for the last twenty years, albeit not all year long. But when they deny entry, they give reason that the person does not have the means to stay in Thailand l, which is a euphemism for working in Thailand illegally. I am a digital nomad till COVID-19 and when I was a digital nomad I will stay in Thailand for two months in a year. I was staying all over the four continents, except Australia. A true digital nomad who is hopping to multiple cities, does not need a visa if stays no more than three months in a place every year. I did that for twenty years. But today's digital nomad wants to stay in Thailand I don't know why.

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Paul *******

If you stay in Thailand only 2-3 months a year, that's never been a problem to do without a visa.

The issue is, so many foreigners are living in Thailand without a visa and are eventually denied entry, because they're not spending any time outside of the country.

In your case, you've clearly always followed the rules and never abused them. A different story to a large number of foreigners who believe they don't need a visa to live in the country.

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Deepak *******

When I was a real digital nomad, I never stayed more than three months in any country and I stayed in the four continents for twenty years as a digital nomad. Today's digital nomad wants to stay in Thailand only. I am not sure why. Maybe they earn very meagre amounts. When I was a digital nomad, I never earned less than $100K a year, but most of the time it was around $150k

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Paul *******

Good point and I don't get it either (as much as I like Thailand, but like all countries, it has it's good and bad points).

Another hilarious assumption among many holding this visa or intending on getting it, is that it's for residence and that Thai embassies and consulates don't want you spending too much time outside of the country.

The truth is, it's the exact opposite. While you should be able to use it for de facto residence in the country (with 6-12 monthly border runs or vacations outside the country) it is essentially a visa to allow you to spend a few months in the country, travel somewhere else then come back again later, like digital nomads do.

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Deepak *******

More than a 6-month stay in Thailand also requires filing a tax return. With all the deductions and tax treaties from various countries, a person earning around $2000 probably won't pay any tax, but they still have to file it at least and show how much they have paid in their home country and use it as tax credits. So, basically it's a document nightmare.

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Cliff *********

Read through the last few weeks comments.

Depending on the embassy they will want one or more months of bank statements.

Also they will ask for payslips or invoices.

You might want to go to a local country like Taiwan that has in person appointments and ask the staff.

Alternatively try for Soft Power.

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Paul *******

@Cliff ********

Yes and I had payslips and invoices to show in Taipei. I doubt I would have been issued the visa otherwise (not that I ever had the intention of not showing my payslips).

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Chris *******

just do soft power muay thai route

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William *********

hello

Do you have recommendations which muay thai gym to ask for this ?

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Chris *******

@William ********

i did the wall gym in Chiang mai, but there are many others so over Thailand, they just need to issue an invitation letter stating your schedule and their business registration.

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Žan *********

How much did the gym charge and which embassy did you use for DTV?

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Chris *******

10k baht all in, i did my dtv in Vietnam.

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Seb ********

You need to have online work at the time of application and a track record (portfolio) of it. Alternatively a company that issues you a confirmation letter that you’re employed and allowed to work online”.

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B**

Hi.

For UK registered business owners what does the immigration want in terms of documents?

Same or........

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Andrew ******

i had tax return. Contract. Business account statements

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Seb ********

I’m not familiar with the requirements of the RTE in London but from previous posts I interpreted that they are rather reasonable. Account statement, business registration and address verification.

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Wannikea *********

There is no income requirements. But many freelancers or remote workers have used pay slip deposits etc to show a viable and true employee employer relationship.

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