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Can I obtain a Thailand DTV visa as a property investor in Dubai?

Thai DTV Visa Visa Requirements Property Investment Expat Life in Thailand Income from Rental Properties Soft Power Visa Self-Employment in Thailand

Mar 10, 2025

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Milad *********

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Hello,

Im an investor in dubai, bought property over 2 mil and have uae golden visa as well.

Im gonna rent the apartment either as direct long-term or short term via a property management company in dubai (renting out on airbnb and other platforms).

I wanna get thai DTV visa. Do i have a chance? As freelancer/self employed? I assume my business will be my property or properties rental in dubai.

The property income will be approx 4-5k USD / month.

Thanks!

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The user, an investor from Dubai with a property worth over 2 million and holding a UAE golden visa, seeks advice on qualifying for a Thai DTV visa based on rental income from property management in Dubai. Community members suggest possible routes for the application, such as utilizing soft power activities and detailing financial documentation, while also questioning the value of the rental income in visa applications.

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Julian *********

U make this kinda money, i would look into elite visa

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

to be honest, I think 15k USD should not be a big deal for you in a bank account...

plus add 3k USD for soft skill visa plus other papers and fees...

15k is only deposit, the rest you need to pay...

soft skill = muay thai box, etc. - not mandatory to participate

forget about your properties - not helpful for the application

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Milad *********

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Anonymous participant 743 soft skills, they not gonna ask questions later on if i attend classes etc? They do now for student visas.

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Tammi *****

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Try the LTR option then for wealthy applicants

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

So you're a millionaire and you want a DTV? 🤣🤣 Yea ok

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

Gotcha

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Milad *********

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Anonymous participant 901 i used to have student visa, for 3 years. Cant do anymore. Elite visa is another option i have, but DTV better for me.

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John **********

Is the property management company yours or an independent company?

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Milad *********

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@John *********

not mine

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John **********

@Milad ********

then I can't see how you can use the property as a business you work for remotely

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Meaw ************

If you apply DTV on Soft Power, you can enroll any soft power routes and choose "unemployed" since you have money from the rent and you dont need to send documents for your income. You can just send your 6 months bank statement above 500,000 baht. You are unemployed and are joining >180 days soft power (Muay Thai/Cooking etc.) It makes sense and easy :)

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@Meaw ***********

i am also not fond of muay Thai. Beside cooking classes, which other courses or training are allowed within soft power category?

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Meaw ************

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Meaw ************

You can also DM me if you need more information :)

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@Meaw ***********

just sent!

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Milad *********

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@Meaw ***********

i dont wanna go for Muay thai …

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Jon **********

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then you won’t get the visa…

It doesn’t have to be Muay Thai, there are other ‘soft power’ options.

The point is you won’t get the DTV based on your rental income, without a company and employment contract etc etc.

As you’ve been advised applying for the DTV via the soft power route is the option for you.

Thailand also has a ‘golden visa’ equivalent: Google Thailand privilege visa. Good luck

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Meaw ************

@Milad ********

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Meaw ************

You can also DM me if you need more information :)

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Tammi *****

Prepare a contract from your UAE company that you're employed with that company, stating salary, and 6 months bank balance

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Milad *********

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i dont have uae company or employed in any company

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@Milad ********

you don’t qualify from an employment point of view.

Try soft power

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Tim ********

@Milad ********

then how are you self-employed?

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Milad *********

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freelancing, online trading. My accounts are individual, not under my own company or another.

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Tammi *****

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That's fine! If through Upwork, you can generate Certificate of Work. Link to your website/portfolio showcasing how skills.

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@Milad ********

Can you setup one?

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Milad *********

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its easy to open a company in dubai, but then itll have no activity, financial records etc

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Dany *****

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You don t need financial records, just need a statement from your company that you are allowed to travel to thailand and how much money you get from the company. Yes, if the company is your you have basically make a letter to yourself.

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Tammi *****

He doesn't have a company and has been freelancing. Sometimes those platforms have automated certificates. I think what he could try is to stipulate this on his application that he has clients (ideally can download earnings/invoices), for how long he's been with them, etc. and that these can be done remotely.

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Milad *********

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i see ok

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Tammi *****

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What was your income before? Weren't you receiving money from other sources?

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Milad *********

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im an online trader, stocks and currencies. Im researching DTV more, apparently some individual online traders succeeded to get DTV visa. Maybe i can go this route.

I have active trading accounts at a few brokers, maybe i can state im an online trader.

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