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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand as a remote worker with passive income from app sales?

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Feb 20, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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I am from EU, and I plan to apply for DTV visa as a remote worker (in Hanoi or HCMC, or maybe Taipei), but I struggle with a requirement of job contract, or a contract with a client.

I have as my income is more of a "passive". I don't work for clients, I work for myself and sell my own mobile applications on Play Store & Apple Store. I get paid monthly by Google / Apple. It's kinda similar as selling a book on Amazon or living off Youtube content etc.

All I can show is a link to these stores with my apps & my name next to it. Would that be sufficient proof/document?

Or would it be better to just apply for soft power using an agent? Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses challenges faced by an EU national seeking a DTV visa in Thailand as a remote worker. They primarily generate income from selling mobile applications and lack a traditional job contract. Comments suggest showing income from app sales and tax reports as proof of business, and indicate that applying for a soft power visa might be a simpler alternative.

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Henrik *****

When you are from EU, apply in EU, more specific in your country of residence.

Much less trouple getting documents approved, in the country they are submitted.

a year ago

Tim ********

Youre. It from the eu !!! The eu isn’t a country no matter what they try to make you think !!!!

a year ago

John **********

You show your income from the app store sales as income to your business but they may well also want to see you have paid tax on the income. Also the tax return will validate the business

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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@John *********

good idea. For the peace of mind I will prepare also my tax return & translate it into English + all the payslips from Google / Apple. Thx

a year ago

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Ian **********

BTW as far as visas are concerned you are not from the EU but it will be dealt with from your individual country

a year ago

Biff *******