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What does it mean to register as a world traveler? I’m Dutch and have been fighting with the Dutch government for years because they have no such recognition.

Where does he pay his taxes, if not the Netherlands ?  everyone has a tax residency somewhere, and it will depend if that country has an agreement with Thailand …
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@Hasan **********
it’s not a fair point at all. It’s a silly idea… using an agent to try to circumvent basic visa requirements for the DTV is a fool’s errand.
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@Pete *******
Uh, yes you can. That’s why you can use soft power or any other method. If you don’t work remote or have 500k thb, then you shouldn’t be applying for the DTV under workation…. Neither will agents allow you to cheat and put themselves at risk by pretending to be your employer or lie for you.
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Anonymous participant you have to apply from the country you’re in. If you go to a different country to apply, then you’ll just produce bank accounts from your home country, but they may ask for some additional evidence they are real if they doubt authenticity.
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With an agent you’re actually going to do more work than on your own… it’s not just more expensive, it’s more annoying too
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Anonymous participant depends on the embassy. Some require several months, others just want current
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Anonymous participant they want to know that your employer is paying your expenses OR they want you to have 500k in the bank.
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Anonymous participant a sponsorship letter is likely to be from your employer stating that your living expenses are covered under contract. Not the same as 500k balance…