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

Dec 15, 2025

6 hours ago

# 😕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.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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With a good application maybe

5 hours ago

John **********

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.

6 hours ago

Andi ***********

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

6 hours ago

DioPar******

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)

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