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Can a UK student with savings apply for a Thai DTV visa without employment?

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asked May 20, 2026
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Is it an issue to apply for a dtv if you are a uk citizen but a 25 year old student at a London university with no job, but you have over the £11k savings mark ?
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The post discusses whether a UK citizen and 25-year-old student, who has over £11,000 in savings but no job, can successfully apply for a Thai DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). Comments reveal that it is possible to apply without employment, provided that the applicant can demonstrate adequate financial support beyond the required savings. Various experiences suggest that having a substantial amount over the minimum requirement can positively influence the application process.
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Tang *****
Yes
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Yes
Gorgeous********
Gorgeous********
Was fine for me applying as unemployed via London embassy, had substantially more than the required amount however.
EfficientD**********
EfficientD**********
GorgeousFrog6327 do u have to go in person
Gorgeous********
Gorgeous********
EfficientDolphin9930 I didn’t no, I sent the required documents, a few days later they asked me to send my flight booking and then approved a couple days after that. Total time was 6 days for me.
Artyom **********
Artyom **********
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GorgeousFrog6327 substantially by how much?

If its like x
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the required amount you think thats cool, or need more ?
Unforgettabl*************
Unforgettabl*************
EfficientDolphin9930 Only if you’re selected for an interview.
Will ************
Will ************
They will want you to show how you are going to support yourself over and above the £11k which you would use if things got bad
Mariane ******
Mariane ******
No inssue as long u meet everything .
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
If you apply for Muay Thai, cooking, Thai culture class ..no problem

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