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Can I apply for a DTV visa as an online student receiving salary from my former employer?

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Jan 10, 2026

4 months ago

Marcel ********

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hello everyone,

i would like to apply for a DTV visa in the next couple of months.

i meet all the financial requirements.

i study at an online university and receive my full salary from my former employer. 

is that "showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent of freelancer status" ?

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The original poster inquires about the possibility of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while studying at an online university and receiving a salary from a former employer. Commenters suggest that merely being an online student may not qualify for a DTV and raise questions about the validity of their work status.

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John **********

It doesn't sound like you work even though you get paid. Is that true and for how long will that continue?

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

Being an Online student will not get you a DTV. If you work online or join a Thai culture related course will

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