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Can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand if I teach English online to students outside the country?

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Feb 20, 2025

a year ago

Aar ****

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Was just wondering could I apply for a DTV if I want to start teaching English online to students outside of Thailand? Am about to begin a TEFL course soon and was also wondering how I could show proof of employment if that’s needed? Will be applying through London Embassy

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about eligibility for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) to teach English online to non-Thai students. Comments indicate that teaching English to Thai students would not qualify for a DTV, but it may be acceptable to teach students from other countries while based in Thailand. Evidence of employment for visa application may be needed.

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Greg ********

A pal does this to Japanese business people and Vietnamese students. Teaches online from Thailand and no Thai students. The companies he works for are Vietnamese and Japanese. He has been told it is fine for a DTV but he has not yet applied.

a year ago

Aar ****

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@Greg *******

Thank you for your reply. I was more worried about the proof of remote work as I wish to begin teaching once I arrive in Thailand.

a year ago

Greg ********

@Aar ***

He has payment slips from the platforms - no idea about any employment contract though.

a year ago

Aar ****

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@Greg *******

No problem, thanks for the info!

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Aar ***

You supply the contract you have with the platform and highlight your bank statements with the payments from the platform. If you have your own private students you can also create a basic contract yourself via chatGPT. There are online teachers with DTV, some have posted their approval process in the threads

a year ago

Aar ****

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@Andi **********

thank you for the info! Ive realised it’s a necessity to have payslips from the platform to get the DTV. I wanted to travel around a bit before I started work over there so that plan is gone now!

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Aar ***

No, you do not need to have payslips. I don't get payslips and got my DTV. Many freelancers do not get payslips. You can show your income via invoices, bank statements or tax return etc. I submitted a letter from one of my employers detailing the payments I received for 6 months and the bank statements to prove it

a year ago

Aar ****

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@Andi **********

Ah yes, I get you. I just mean I wanted to travel around Thailand first before I begin online work over there. I would not have any previous income on my bank statements from the platform I wish to begin working for.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Aar ***

Ok..I understand.

a year ago

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Andi ***********

Henrik *****

If you are going to teach english to Thai people, then DTV is not the right visa.

Your work should be directed to customers outside of Thailand.

a year ago

Aar ****

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