This is maybe a stretch, but I wonder if this is an option. Maybe the group can advise?

I’m a professional musician, performing several international tours per year (never in Thailand). This is my sole income, and my tax is paid in the UK (British citizen).

The time between tours is creative time.

This is time that I would like to spend in Thailand, and thus travel to work occasionally for a tour.

Could I be regarded as a ‘remote worker’, given that the time in Thailand is spent creatively, though the resulting income is made overseas?

Basically, I was wondering, if these professional criteria fulfill the requirements in obtaining a DTV in that regard.

It doesn’t seem entirely obvious to me.

Apologies for making an anonymous post btw.

I know it’s annoying to some, but hey-ho

Thanks 🙏🏻

Sharing my DTV approval experience as contribution to this group which helped a lot.

Workation (remote worker), Russian nationality. Provided all necessary bunch of documents combined in one PDF for every section, every PDF started with cover letter explains what and where there.

Applied in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on February 8th (Saturday).

On February 11th (Tuesday) was requested additional documents:

- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter : Please arrange your document in order.

- Other request documents: Provide a company profile that includes details about its history, vision, mission, products, and achievements.

- Other request documents: Provide details about your current role, including your CV/portfolio, and any relevant documents. Additionally, if you have work examples or supporting materials that demonstrate your experience and qualifications, it's recommended to provide.

- Other request documents: Provide the salary slips for the past 6 months, please highlight them in your transaction records.

All documents were sent originally so at the same day I sent them again just in different order.

After that my application was on pending documents check status until yesterday, February 17th, it switched to pending approval.

Today, February 18th, the visa was approved. So after additional documents request it took 5 working days to issue the visa.

Would like to thank all who shared their experiences!

Oh dear me. There is a shock. You cannot work in Thailand, even remotely, on an Elite Visa. Pretty much redundant with DTV. Unless I am missing something.[members only]

People who have gotten the WorkCation DTV when you submit all your paperwork was there ever an issue of you working previously while in the country? I'm assuming everyone who is applying for the DTV has stayed in Thailand at least a little and if you are applying for this DTV you would have been working while on some other Visa that you 'technically' shouldn't have been working on. Has anyone had an issue with this?

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I am a digital nomad planning to visit Vietnam for 2–3 months in April. I intend to apply for a Digital Nomad (DTV) visa for thailand from there. As I work fully online, my primary purpose is a workation. However, I am a bit confused about the required documents.

I am both a business owner and a freelancer. I own a one-person offshore company in Hong Kong, where I serve as the director. All invoices are issued through the company, and I usually take profits as dividends once or twice a year. Because of this setup, I do not have an employment contract or an employment certificate (that would be taxed in HK - dividends are not)

I could potentially provide client reviews and prepare a portfolio showcasing my work (I have completed over 200 jobs on Upwork). I could also include links to client websites, but I typically do not have formal contracts, as most of my work is conducted through Upwork/informal relations since few years + contracts would be on company not me anyway.

Could you advise on the list of documents I would need in my specific situation? I plan to apply for the visa while in Vietnam (Hanoi, specifically, as that’s where the embassy is). I shoot the embassy too - but I wonder is somebody in a similar situation dealt with it already.

PS once I will get anwser from them I will post it here :)

Planning to move to Thailand on the DTV in August as a remote worker, initially thinking of 2 years. I will be bringing my dog with me so lots of boxes to tick but my daughter is already living and working as an EYFS teacher. I am confused about the 180 day extension… will I need to leave and if so for how long? Or if I renew, will I need to re evidence the savings? I ask as within that time I will need to pay off my mortgage so may not have the funds.

Moving back to the UK with a dog isn’t easy so want to be as sure as I can that I won’t need to leave in a hurry.

Goodevening all,

In case of DTV remote employee, is the company business license requested if submitted in Jakarta?

In case the employment contract is not in English, guess this needs to be translated in English but who is accredited to do it?

Can I translate it myself and annex it?

TIA

Hello! I’ve successfully obtained my DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Penang 🥳

* Date of application submission: January 10

* Date of visa approval: January 22

In the meantime, they asked me several follow-up questions, including:

1. Why do you want to work remotely in Thailand? (like it, convenient regarding timezone...)

2. Do you need to contact any Thai partners? (no)

3. Please provide samples of your work (blablabla)

4. What's the details of your work in Thailand (blablabla)

5. Do you have an office in Thailand? (no)

6. How often do you travel to Thailand for working? (few months each year)

If you’re going through the process, feel free to ask me for advice—I’d be happy to help!

I work as an online recruiter and headhunter, helping companies worldwide find the perfect candidates for their teams.

Hello,

I heard DTV Visa is being seen as problematic and might be regulated/canceled, is that true?

Should I apply now even if I don’t plan going thailand before 6 to 10 months from now?

I want ideally do the Visa the workcation way but I don’t have customers yet.

I am thinking of using the softpower way with muay thai: can I go something like 1 class a week during 6 month and then never do muay thai class again if I want to stop but still live in thailand under the DTV Visa? or are they gonna ask me to renew classes if I want to stay in thailand?

Can I work remotely for non thai customer if I got my DTV Visa the softpower way?

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GPT summary:

The "Destination Thailand Visa" (DTV), introduced in July 2024, has seen significant uptake in its first six months. Initially targeting digital nomads, approximately 30,000 visas have been granted to remote workers. Additionally, around 50,000 visas have been issued to individuals engaging in "soft power" activities, such as enrolling in Thai boxing or cooking classes, or seeking medical treatments.

Initially, application processes varied, with some embassies issuing visas swiftly. However, from early 2025, procedures have become more standardized, requiring online applications. Despite this, individual embassies maintain discretion over specific documentation, particularly concerning the mandatory 500,000 baht (approximately US$14,000) bank bond.

The success of the DTV has prompted adjustments in other long-stay visa programs. For instance, the Thai Privilege Card has suspended its 50,000 baht enrollment fee and introduced a more affordable 5-year Elite visa. Similarly, the Board of Investment has lowered income requirements for its digital nomad visa under the 10-year Long Stay Residence program, focusing more on applicants' qualifications and potential contributions.

Overall, the DTV has broadened its appeal, attracting a diverse group of long-stay visitors to Thailand.