Are 2 months of payslips and strong savings enough for a DTV (Workcation) visa in Thailand?

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# 😕**2 months payslips + signed contract + strong savings. Enough? **

Planning to apply for DTV (Workcation) from Sydney in January. Wanted to get a sanity check from people who've been through it.

**My situation:**
* Australian passport, applying from Sydney
* Left my job in March (career break)
* Signed consultant agreement starting January 2025 (remote)
* 2 months of freelance income (September and December) via PayPal
* Savings 2-3x above the 500K THB requirement
* 7 years professional background (consulting).

**My concern:** I see 6 months of payslips listed as a requirement. I don't have that but I have strong savings and a signed contract.

Has anyone been approved with less than 6 months payslips if savings and contract were solid?

Also considering Soft Power (Muay Thai) as a backup but would prefer Workcation as I want to test gyms out when I am actually there. But if that's the better play, I can consider it.

Appreciate any insights.

Cheers.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user seeks advice on applying for a DTV (Workcation) visa in Thailand, highlighting their background of freelance work, a signed consultant contract, and ample savings, despite lacking the customary 6 months of payslips. They inquire if their financial stability and contract would suffice for the visa application. Community responses emphasize the importance of a strong application, caution against potential rejection due to insufficient payslips, and confirm that the DTV is aimed at those working remotely from Thailand.

Kurt ************* · Answer

With a good application maybe

John ********** · Answer

They make no mention of 6 months payslips in the visa portal. If you plan to work remotely from inside Thailand then workation is your only option. Soft Power DTVs don't provide permission to work remotely.

Andi *********** · Answer

Need permission letter detailing you can work remotely in Thailand and you will not work with Thai businesses or customers.

DioPar****** · Answer

It's a gamble, they might ask you to show 6 months and that's gonna lead you to troubles (that doesn't mean sure rejection but surely would turn on a lot of red flags on)

Are 2 months of payslips and strong savings enough for a DTV (Workcation) visa in Thailand?

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