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What visa options are available for working remotely in Thailand?

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Jun 14, 2023
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Hayden **********
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Hi everyone I would really love to work for my current Australian employer remotely but live in Thailand for some time. I’m very confused about visas unfortunately I don’t have a masters degree. Is there any other possible visas you could suggest ?
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Several users suggested visa options for someone wanting to work remotely from Thailand for an Australian employer. The most recommended choice is the LTR Remote Worker visa, which allows for legal remote work without needing a master's degree. Other options discussed include the elite visa and ED visa, but these do not permit work. Some commenters cautioned against working illegally in Thailand, noting the legal ramifications and emphasizing the importance of proper visa and work permit compliance.
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John *******
You need to walk before you can run Might be good idea to ask your Australian employer first if he or she will allow you to work remotely in thailand
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Shayne **********
There's plenty of visa options up in Chiang Mai, let me know if you want to know more. Brissie boy 13 years in Thailand.
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Pornrat ***********
If applicable, Long-Term Residence visa.

Or set-up a Thai company and operate on a service agreement with the Australian entity.
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Thomas *********
Depends on your age. 50 plus, Non O. Under 50 elite visa
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 both do not allow you to work
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Thomas *********
@John *********
 just stating facts not fear. I'm sure he will do his own research.
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Thomas *********
@John *********
 with due respect he's a remote worker (digital nomad) He's working in Australia, getting paid in Australia and paying Tax in Australia. Very simple use a VPN sited in Australia and that is where he's working. The gentleman is not taking a Thai citizen's job. Because they are not allowed to work in Australia without a visa. This question is more for the nomad groups which are many.
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@Thomas ********
 makes no difference what he is. It is illegal to work inside of Thailand without a work permit which in turn requires an appropriate visa. He's currently working in Australia but wants to live in Thailand and work from there. Doesn't matter if he uses a VPN, whether he's taking a Thai job or not, the bottom line is he's planning to work inside Thailand and without the appropriate paperwork that is illegal. Please stop misleading
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Thomas *********
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John **********
@Thomas ********
 doesn't make it legal.
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Thomas *********
@John *********
 how many Nomads are there in Thailand?
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@Thomas ********
 no idea and it makes no difference to the legal situation. It's illegal to work without a work permit and a visa that allows you to hold one. That's it, there's no grey area, there's no I'm a digital nomad, it's illegal. I know many digital nomads do it but they are doing so illegally.
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@Thomas ********
 He wants to work legally, don't give shitty advices.
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Thomas *********
@Henrik *************
 oh such a nice person
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John **********
You don't need a master's for the LTR visa, it just reduces the financial requirements for you salary wise.
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Jeremy ********
The only one you can get really that you can officially work on is the LTR visas… most visas you cannot work on legally, if caught working on a visa you are not allowed to work on will cause punitive action against you…visas you cannot work on are the 6 month METV, 60 day SETV, Ed visa etc….
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Brandon ************
The ONLY visa that would legally allow what you want to do is the LTR Remote Worker visa.

Otherwise it's technically illegal to work in Thailand even if it's remote work, without a work permit. It's not really enforced though.

You'll probably have trouble finding a visa that will work for you though
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Bob **********
If your under 50 not a lot of options elite visa or an ED visa
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Jeremy ********
@Bob *********
 very bad advice…you’re not allowed to work on those visas
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Bob **********
@Jeremy *******
 he’s going digital no one will know
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@Bob *********
 but still its bad advice to give advice on how to illegally game the system
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Bob **********
@Jeremy *******
 he said working remotely for his boss in OZ he’s not taking a job from a Thai or earning money from Thai there are digital nomads all over SEA now do you have a better option for him
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@Bob *********
 if hes geographically in thailand working he needs to have the correct visa to work in thailand....
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Bob **********
Jeremy Miller Up to him, like I said what do you suggest for him ???
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Steve ********
All you can do is work illegally, which many do, but stay under the radar and don't tell anyone. Authorities will not bother you unless they get a complaint.
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Milan *******************
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 you can open a Thai company, sponsor yourself to get a work permit.
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@Milan ******************
 Yeah, that's real easy. I think my option is better (and a million baht cheaper!)
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Milan *******************
@Steve *******
 I opened a company earlier this year here. Not difficult at all & definitely doesn’t cost a million baht.. 😂
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Steve ********
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 Excellent! That's obviously the way to go. I'm surprised the other 20,000 digital nomads don't do that, as it's so easy!
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