Can I live in Thailand for 6 months with a multiple-entry DTV Visa while working remotely?

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Hello! I would like to live in Thailand during the coldest months in my country (October to February/March, so like 5-6 months) while still working (I’m a freelance translator) and I was wondering if I could do this with a DTV without much of a hassle. Would it be ok if I go back home and don’t come back for 6 months? Correct me if I’m wrong, but this would mean my 180 days is automatically refreshed when I come back. And I don’t need to file anything when I leave and come back, right?

Also, since it’s a multiple entry visa, I was wondering if, during those 6 months in Thailand, the following scenario is ok (valid and without extra paperwork) : 
After 3 months, I go to China, for example, and re-enter after 1 week. My 180 days is refreshed and could spend 6 more months but only stay 3 more. Then I go home and re-re enter after 6 months.

Sorry if my questions seem obvious hahah, I might be overthinking but I’m not used to visas and long-term travel so I want to make sure I understand! Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about living in Thailand for 5-6 months with a DTV (Digital Work Visa) while working as a freelance translator. They seek clarity on visa conditions regarding entry and exit, particularly if their 180-day stay can be refreshed by leaving the country and re-entering. Responses indicate that the DTV is suitable for their situation, allowing multiple entries and a maximum stay of 180 days per entry. While leaving and returning resets this period, it's important for the user to understand specific application processes and conditions.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

This is what the dtv is literally made for. Its valid for 5 years and you get multiple entries

Kim ***** · Answer

The DTV could work very well for you indeed. The bigger questions are if you apply as a remote worker or for "soft power" classes. Secondly, do you want to use an agent or apply on your own? Thirdly, do you have a chance to go to a friendly embassy where the visa is probably issued quickly, or somewhere else?

Frank-Steven *********** · Answer

Yes. Your plan works. That is the beauty of the DTV: Enter as many times as you want and stay up to 180 days on each entry.

Robert ******* · Answer

Nothing is refreshed.

During the 5 years validity of this DTV, you get get a maximum of 180 days stay on each entry.

If you leave the country, your stay gets void, on re-entry a new maximum of 180 days is stamped in the passport.

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Eric ************* · Answer

I have somewhat the same situation and have changed retirement-visa for DTV 2 years ago. It fits perfect for working on distance.

DTV_Be******* · Answer

The DTV is a 5 year multi entry Visa that is broken down in 6 month segments

You can come and go as much or as little as you want for the full 5 years

So yes your plan is great for the DTV Visa

Can I live in Thailand for 6 months with a multiple-entry DTV Visa while working remotely?

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