Answereda year ago

Can I legally freelance from Vietnam while on a Thai visa?

Freelancing in Thailand DTV Process Remote Work Vietnam Visa Requirements Digital Nomad Soft Power Visa

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

asked Jun 24, 2025

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Hello, I am currently in Thailand and will soon start freelancing. I have seen several people doing the DTV process from Vietnam. I would like to know if I can telework for a few weeks from Vietnam to justify my income? Is it legally allowed? and which kind of visa do I need in Vietnam? (I am French)

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The user is currently in Thailand and is planning to start freelancing. They are inquiring if they are permitted to telework from Vietnam for a few weeks to justify their income and what type of visa they would require in Vietnam as a French citizen. The community suggests considering a longer duration for freelancing to enhance one's profile, and some indicate exploring the soft power visa route for easier application.

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Indo-Thai ******************

@Indo-Thai ***************

for every solutions

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

As regards the DTV remote work application: I'd consider a few months instead of a few weeks if you want a decent freelancer profile. Alternatively, apply via the soft power route.

a year ago

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

@Dnatjugweme ***********

I understand, thanks a lot

a year ago

Roxana ******

@Dnatjugweme ***********

agree

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

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a year ago

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

@Dnatjugweme ***********

Thanks for your reply, yes that's what I understood, it's a gray area, but I would like to ask if there is anyone who has worked from Vietnam while doing the DTV process..

a year ago

Tammi *****

Anonymous participant Seen nomads working from Vietnam.

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

Participant(e) anonyme It is not really a gray area. It is not allowed, but unless you behave like a fool, there's not much risk.

a year ago

Roxana ******

Soft power is an easier route.

a year ago

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

@Roxana *****

Thanks for the advice, but I would prefer to stay honest and do the DTV process for Workstation...

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

Participant(e) anonyme Why would it not be honest to apply via soft power? You are perfectly allowed to earn foreign sourced income on a DTV soft power visa...

a year ago

Dnatjugweme ************

Participant(e) anonyme Ah OK, I get it now. Well maybe you'll have to change your plans and attend classes/training.

a year ago

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

@Dnatjugweme ***********

I mean, I don't plan on taking Thai boxing classes or anything else... But I'll consider this option because it seems really advisable.

a year ago