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Can I apply for a workation DTV in Thailand without tax slips or paying taxes?

Aug 3, 2025
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Hi, can you apply for workation dtv if you don't have tax slips or even pay tax. Where I come from if you are not living there you don't pay tax on income earned abroad or even income from local companies you freelance for.

I have not been in a country long enough to become tax resident either since turning freelance a few months ago.

I have an exclusive contract as consultant and can provide contract and invoices but those invoices are in my name not a business name, I don't have a business. Can of course provide screenshot, proof of work, company will write a letter and so it is just this tax thing that concerns me.

Thanks very much
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around the eligibility criteria for applying for a workation DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand, particularly concerning the requirement for tax slips and proof of income. The primary inquiry is whether an individual can apply without having tax documentation due to their unique financial circumstances as a freelancer. Responses suggest that while having a valid contract and proof of income is crucial, the lack of tax payment may raise concerns. Participants agree that convincing the visa authorities with a well-prepared cover letter and relevant documentation is essential, as tax requirements seem to vary and can depend on the embassy's discretion.
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Luit *****************
If you have a contract and get a salary and the company is legally registered, it should be no problem, but you might be asked for pay slips, and not paying tax anywhere might not look good.

For DTV Thailand wants applicants having a legal income outside Thailand, which also means you pay tax somewhere...
Wannikea *********
You sound more like a freelancer than workcation. It would completely depend on the embassy you apply at and how convincing your cover letter is going to be to explain it.
Anonymous *************
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@Wannikea ********
well I have a contract and the company who hires me exclusively on contract is willing to do whatever is necessary to help.
Wannikea *********
Anonymous participant Research posts using the group search tool for your chosen embassy to get an idea of what they have required for similar workcation scheme applications.
Anonymous ******************
What is the magic country you come from with 0 tax please ? :D
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 887 haha you pay tax if you are living there.
Anonymous ******************
i already ask to chatgpt about what happend if you live 4 / 4 / 4 months in 3 country, he tell me you need to choose a country that will be your tax residency ( and it should be the one where you have more of your time and habit ), otherwise each country can claim you as tax resident. ( so it is better to clear it yourself ). Wrong ?! i was thinking about doing it, but it is already not easy to be tax resident in thailand with european banking/broker, so try to be tax resident of nowhere look even more difficult ^^.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 887 don't mind being tax resident of Thailand. More than happy to pay tax here but if I was paying tax where I come from and I had to pay tax on Thailand then l there is no tax treaty so would be paying it twice.
Anonymous ******************
There is no requirement to show tax proof. You need to prove that you legally work abroad, you don't work for Thai companies, and you are allowed to work remotely in Thailand.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 124 thank you it's just I saw a few screenshots where tax slips had been asked for.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant well, they can ask you for everything, including your pics, your individual tax reports etc. But they require it only if you're not convincing for them. If you have a legal business, you don't have to worry. Be sincere and explain everything to them, they will understand.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 124 thank you