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Am I eligible for a DTV Visa in Thailand with $16,000 in freelancing savings?

Rehan ******
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I have been a Professional Top Rated Freelancer on PeoplePerHour since 2020. I have my freelancing savings of $16,000 USD. I'm eligible for DTV Visa ?? Much appreciated for your response.

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The poster is inquiring about their eligibility for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, with their online freelancing experience since 2020 and savings of $16,000. Comments indicate that freelancers earning from non-Thai clients are generally eligible. However, concerns about taxation of income and varying savings requirements based on the consulate's location are also raised.
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Yaowalak ********
Yaowalak ********
DTV avilable for pakistani?
Winston ************
Winston ************
All nationalities are eligible for the DTV, at least I'm not aware of "restricted" nationalities, despite some phony websites claiming to list the "eligible passport countries". I know a guy from Ghana who got it and has entered without a problem via BKK. The official MFA website section about the DTV doesn't mention any restricted nationalities.
Yaowalak ********
Yaowalak ********
@Winston ***********
good to know this i have iranian want to do DTV to but i see on website like iran nit in Eligible country. then i think i can do for them thank you.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Yaowalak *******
ohh really 😧
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Winston ***********
Ghana is much better than Pakistan.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Winston ***********
thank you for your response
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Yaowalak *******
yes, one of my friend applied from Pakistan. His application is still pending.
Yaowalak ********
Yaowalak ********
@Rehan *****
bhai how if you apply from malaysia? maybe easy more or Pahnompehn?
Yaowalak ********
Yaowalak ********
@Rehan *****
um good luck
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Yaowalak *******
Yes, I see the Post today.
Yaowalak ********
Yaowalak ********
have one pakistani his visa got approve from China bhai maybe.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Yaowalak *******
actually sis, currently I'm living in my country Pakistan. So, how can I apply from Malaysia or Pahnompehn ?
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Be aware that depending on the consulate you apply at, the 500K baht savings amount in another currency and application fee may vary somewhat from the published numbers.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Wannikea ********
I have my savings in USD currency.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
@Rehan *****
yes you said $16,000. Check the consulate website you'll be using to see exactly how much they want to see in USD
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Justin *******
oh really, okay I will manage to 17,000 USD
Justin ********
Justin ********
@Rehan *****
this is what I thought too (also US) but when I applied they told me it was equal to 17,000 USD
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Wannikea ********
yes I checked. They want to see 500,000 baht which is equal to $
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.44 USD. But, I have $16,000 USD.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
If you are working online for non Thai companies/clients then yes.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Andi **********
Yes, I'm working for my UK, Europe and USA based clients'
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Rehan *****
So you are eligible
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
Read the website of the Thai Embassy in your permanent adress country.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Henrik ****
I'm from Pakistan.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
That is excactly why you should read specificly the website of the Thai Embassy you will apply at.

( And why it is important to know both passport nation and which Embassy, when askibg questions about DTV)
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Rehan *****
Pakistan applicants have additional documents to submit, you should contact the embassy you are applying from to know what you need. A recent post by a DTV applicant from Pakistan will be in the threads.
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Greg *******
thank you for sharing this post. It's helped me a lot.
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
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Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Andi **********
Thai embassy is present in Islamabad Pakistan.
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
There is - he explained due to the country it had to be forwarded to Bangkok for a decision. Some passports are looked at more closely.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Greg *******
There is no Thai Embassy in Pakistan?
Greg ********
Greg ********
@Andi **********
Yeah he said decision comes to Bangkok for approval and not made in Pakistan.
Kool *******
Kool *******
Have you been paying your income taxes on the money you earn doing that, as they most likely will ask to see your tax returns?
Rehan ******
Rehan ******
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@Kool ******
Yes, I'm paying my income taxes from the last 4 year's

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