Answereda year ago
Can applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand after working remotely on a tourist visa cause problems?
Let's say someone were to apply for DTV, but from the documentation they have to provide it would become clear that they have already been working remotely from Thailand while being there on visa exemption (i.e. as a tourist).
Would that cause DTV rejection or any other problems?
A purely hypothetical scenario, of course
Would that cause DTV rejection or any other problems?
A purely hypothetical scenario, of course
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around whether applying for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) after working remotely in Thailand on a visa exemption (tourist visa) could lead to rejection or immigration issues. Commenters generally agree that remote work while on a tourist visa does not pose a problem for DTV approval. They highlight that the DTV is designed to support individuals in similar situations. The conversation also addresses the ambiguity about legality and interpretations of immigration regulations regarding remote work.
24 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Luit *****************
I am curious what documentation you have to supply for DTV application that would make clear the remote work before.
마리오 ***
I had been working remote from Thailand for quite awhile and had no issues with my DTV approval.
Dany ********
no problem at all
Siggi *******
You can work remotely on any visa or exemption so why this should be a problem? Dtv allows you only stay 180 days and valid 5 years but there is no other difference to a SETV
Steve *******
@Siggi ******
you can not. It's illegal to work in Thailand without a work visa or DTV.It's almost never enforced, but that is the law.
Siggi *******
@Steve ******
you don't know anything about Thailand. Dtv not allows you to work it allows you to stay in thailand nothing more. It like the name says a tourist visa. So please study 4 year law like me or shut up!Steve *******
@Siggi ******
ffs🤦♂️Siggi *******
@Steve ******
and ? Where do you see the word Ork permit? You get the same visa with a stupid cooking class, with a doctor's appointment aso. It's the same like a non o visa for retirement. You have to show that you fill the requirements but you don't have to be retired. In the article is never mentioned that you need this visa to work online as this can't be legally as no country in the world issues work permits for remote work as a country can't do it. But. I guess you don't understand basic English words. 😁😜
Donna ******
@Steve ******
or LTR
John **********
@Siggi ******
you can but only if you are willing to do so illegally. There are only 2 visas that support remote work
Hey **********
no, i just got the visa and was there also working on visa exemption
Wannikea *********
The Visa was partially designed for people in this scenario to legitimize and ease their ability to enter and stay while doing remote work.
Anonymous ******************
@Wannikea ********
and to be paid for the DTV instead of giving out all the free 60 day visas.....understandableSiggi *******
@Wannikea ********
no, it's was design to fit the people but it has nothing to do with work!Wannikea *********
@Siggi ******
I didn't say legitimized work I said is legitimized entering and exiting the country many timesJames ********
@Wannikea ********
correct ✅Siggi *******
@James *******
not correct, it not legitimize any remote work. This visa is a tourist visa and gas nothing to do with work. The section for application they put in is they want to be sure you do not working inside Thailand illegal, but remote you can work on any visa or exemption
Robert ***********
@Siggi ******
Funny Mr. Legal Scholar. There are only like 2 or 3 Thai visas that specifically support remote work. That being said, interpretation is open to what's legal or illegal.James ********
@Siggi ******
WOW 😳...take a chill pill and enjoy your day. You have your opinion and I have mine. Good Luck 🍀 I'm not here to bloviate my knowing the law.Siggi *******
@James *******
compared to you I studied law and I know that there is no illegality in working remotely. Because a tourist visa can't give you a permission to work. And if all the morons with zero knowledge about what law is writing you can't but with a dtv you can. I bet with you for all money you can put on the table that you are 100% wrong.James ********
@Siggi ******
if you want to believe that, okay. With your working in Thailand with a Thai work permit, I'm sure you believe that you have all the answers. Reality is, unofficially, as long as one stays "under the radar" in Thailand, working on-line using whatever Thai Visa or not, with extension is okay.
Get reported, that's when it becomes a Thai immigration issue of legality and a problem for you.
Mercy *********
They don't care. I applied as such and got approved.
Greg ********
Many people have done the same. The Embassy staff are not looking for this.
Activity
15 joined15
people
Related
25What are the options for entering Thailand while waiting for a DTV approval and switching visas thereafter?
1k983mo
Do I need to visit Thailand before applying for a DTV visa?
783214mo
What is the experience with obtaining a DTV visa through a Muay Thai program in Thailand?
2.1k655mo
What should I know about applying for the DTV visa from the Dubai embassy?
631155mo
Is there a significant delay in processing DTV visa applications, leading to a two-month waiting period?
2.5k8595mo
How can I effectively explain my income from Venmo for my DTV remote worker application?
492257mo
What is the process and timeline for obtaining a DTV Workcation visa in Thailand from Hanoi?
6331128mo
Do I need a cool-down period before applying for a DTV visa after my tourist visa in Thailand?
1.8k16138mo
Can you apply for the DTV visa after being on a tourist visa in Thailand?
9415129mo
What are the requirements for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand if working remotely?
7354510mo
Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa while waiting for my DTV visa approval?
5.1k39561y
Can I apply for a DTV visa after leaving Thailand on a 60-day visa?
1.8k14131y
Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa while waiting for my DTV visa approval?
6.4k401011y
Will my end of contract affect my DTV application if I don’t have an extension in writing?
800561y
Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa while waiting for my DTV visa approval?
1.9k12211y
Can I apply for a DTV from outside Thailand and enter on a tourist visa while waiting for approval?
4.2k29502y
Can I stay in Thailand while my DTV visa application is being processed in Laos?
1.6k9162y
Can I apply for a DTV visa while staying in Vietnam after entering Thailand on a tourist visa?
1.5k1012y
Can you apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while in Thailand without leaving the country?
2.9k16302y
Is it safe to enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption while my DTV visa application is pending?
1.2k742y
What is the process to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand as a digital nomad?
1.2k572y
What specific questions should I ask about applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?
9k701022y
When should I apply for a visa extension after receiving a visa exemption in Thailand?
827363y
How can I apply for a single entry tourist visa while living in Thailand?
4.7k44233y
Can you apply for a Non-OA retirement visa in Thailand after entering on a single-entry tourist visa?
1.1k2214y
Resources
Need help with your DTV visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served