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Can a freelancer apply for a DTV visa in Thailand without a registered business?

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Oct 20, 2025

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A freelancer wanting to apply for DTV

I am not employed by a company and do not have a registered buisness, can I still apply for the dtv as a freelancer?

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Yes, freelancers can apply for the Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand. To strengthen your application, it's important to provide documentation that proves your work situation. This may include client contracts specifying your ability to work remotely, invoices, bank statements showing payments from clients, a professional portfolio, and relevant social media profiles. You should also maintain a consistent income to demonstrate financial stability.

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Simsan *********

Yes, you can get the DTV.

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Sira ****

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Josh ********

Yes. You are a digital nomad. Make sure you can prove you pay yourself. And give yourself a salary.

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Hong *****

Which country will you apply in?

I’m a freelancer and was approved. I sent in my contracts with my clients- I had them add a section stating I can work remotely, I sent invoices, my bank statements (you can send screenshots of PayPal), my portfolio, and social media in relation to work (LinkedIn,etc)

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Hong *****

You can also share screen shots of your PayPal and bank statements. Just add a cover letter explaining it all. My boyfriend had to do this as a business owner - he was approved

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Alex *********

Do you have a portfolio, a website, clients list and emails, bank transfer from clients to your bank account, tax receipt 🧾?

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Anonymous *************

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yes for all except bank transfers from clients, i have the invoices sent to my paypal which i then transfer to my bank. does it still count ?

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

Anonymous participant You can still be approved via payments to PayPal, others have

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Alex *********

Anonymous participant Anonymous participant i believe it could work but sometimes embassies are very strict. When I applied they asked me as additional documents me to show my salary going into my bank account

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Anonymous *************

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thank you for the helpful info! may i ask where did you apply ?

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Alex *********

Anonymous participant Taipei Taiwan

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

I got mine there too

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Zaw *******

Sorry to interrupt you- Anonymous- I just want to know, Is the bank statement which is paid by client must be local bank's statement?

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Alex *********

I showed 2 different bank accounts, one is used for saving while the other is for daily expenses. I showed the embassy both and it wasn't an issue

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

it does not have to be a local bank account, your personal account is the main thing.

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