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Can a UK citizen working offshore apply for a DTV visa in Thailand?

Andy **********
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I am a UK citizen currently working internatiinally offshore on Oil Rigs. I work a 28/28 day rptation on a permenant contract.

Can I apply for a DTV visa on this basis and if so has anyone got any advice or tips to help smooth the way for me

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A UK citizen currently working offshore on oil rigs is inquiring about the possibility of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Community members offer varying advice, indicating that it is essential to have a valid reason for the visa application. One commenter shares a personal experience about successfully obtaining a DTV after explaining his work situation to Thai immigration, suggesting that including details about corresponding with clients while in Thailand could strengthen the application.
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Megan *******
My husband got his DTV on the advice of Thai immigration at BKK because he was going in and out of Thailand so frequently. He told them that his company is in Dubai but he goes back and forth to Thailand when he doesn't physically need to be in the office in Dubai. For the visa application he had to show all the required documents, but also he wrote a cover letter explaining his work situation that when he has time off he prefers to come back to Thailand and while here he communicates with office staff and clients online. Maybe you could include in your letter that while in Thailand you would be corresponding online with people at your work. It's worth a try. Not everyone has the same work situation so don't listen to people on this group chat that claim to be certain that you wouldn't qualify for the DTV.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
You've been in the group 9 months. Surely you'd know that just visiting regularly is not an approved entry scheme for DTV. A visa provides the reason for your visit.
John *******
John *******
You could apply for a Muay Thai course

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