Can freelance online teachers get approved for a Thai DTV visa if paid directly by students?

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Hi everyone,

I am going to Hanoi tomorrow to apply for my DTV.

I am a freelance online teacher, I have been using Issa Compass agency to apply.

But the agency just told me this won’t work because I get paid via bank transfer from individual private students. They told me this would only work if I work on an official platform like Preply or Cambly and get paid through them.

So now I’m at risk of getting rejected and losing the 11k baht. If this is the case I will have to go down the Muay Thai route

Has anyone here been approved using freelance online teaching and getting paid direct from students as a bank transfer?

Many thanks

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user is seeking advice on the approval of a Thai DTV visa as a freelance online teacher, expressing concerns about being paid directly from private students and potentially facing rejection by their agency. Responses from the community suggest that freelancers can be approved, emphasizing the importance of proper documentation and possibly submitting tax returns to validate income.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I think if you can show your income (from students) in your tax returns (which they might asked), you might be ok. I would front run and voluntarily submit your tax return anyway if I was in your shoe. It just make those income official imo.

Andi *********** · Answer

You have been informed wrong, loads of freelancers Inc teachers paid direct and approved for the DTV.

John ********** · Answer

People are regularly approved for freelance work. You just need to be able to document it properly and potentially show you are registered to pay tax somewhere outside of Thailand. Soft power isn't an option for you if you intend to work remotely from Thailand, you need to use the workation option

Robert ********** · Answer

I don't rate your chances of getting approved. Prepare for rejection is my advice, good luck all the same. If you must use an agent, use one in the country you are applying, but they can only speed up the process, not improve the chances of being accepted..

DTV_**** · Answer

Others in the group have been approved as freelance online jobs, seems to depend on submission strength.

Have a look through and see what other information they provided or included and maybe add those details to your submission.

Greg ******** · Answer

Issa give a money back guarantee- looks like they are covering their ar55es upfront

Can freelance online teachers get approved for a Thai DTV visa if paid directly by students?

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