Can a musician apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Dec 21, 2024

a month ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone!

I'm a musician and I would like to apply for DTV visa, is it possible?

Thanks for your help 🙏🏻

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether a musician can apply for a DTV visa in Thailand. Responses indicate that remote work is permissible for freelancers, but there is confusion about the specific eligibility of musicians under the DTV visa category. One comment notes that Thai official regulations mention arts and music, but there are uncertainties regarding practical applications for musicians attending music festivals. Additionally, it is emphasized that the DTV visa does not permit working within Thailand, and proper documentation of income from outside Thailand is required. Overall, while there is potential for application, the consensus is unclear and may vary based on individual circumstances.

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Sam ******

You just need to show proof of your income that comes outside Thailand.

a month ago

Brian ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you very much for all your replies 🙏🏻

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a month ago

Dca *****

Actually, going by the Thai language text as published in the Royal Gazette of the Interior Ministry Notice promulgating the DTV Visa, or, more specifically, the Immigration Bureau Order implementing the DTV Visa does state " การ จัดแสดง ศิลปะ และ ดนตรี " or as Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs translates it in their English language infographic as " music festivals " :

if one were to attend music festivals, then could possibly try applying for a DTV Visa as there have yet to be any field reports of anyone trying or successfully obtained a DTV by music festivals at any Thai Embassy/Consulate....

a month ago

James ********

Sorry but there's NO DTV visa for a musician.

Try taking Muay Thai training...see graphic of the DTV visa

And working inside Thailand is not allowed on the DTV visa.

a month ago

Romain ****

Make sure that they won’t think you will do any music to Thai places or customers ! This would need work permit !

a month ago

Wesley ********

What do you want to do as a musician? How will you make money from it?

a month ago

Greg ********

As a musician working remotely why not? Same as any other freelancer show portfolio, clients etc.

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Greg ********