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Can I use a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for alternating stays between UAE and Thailand?

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Oct 20, 2025
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Tony **********
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Can I use a DTV if a am working in UAE FOR 6 to 8 weeks then plan to come to Thailand 6-8 weeks then back to UAE for 6 to 8 weeks then back to Thailand for 6 to 8 weeks then UAE for 6 to 8 weeks then Thailand for the rest of the year then repeat next year.

Not sure if remote worker means this or not
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The Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) is typically for individuals working remotely from Thailand for an employer outside the country. It may not be suitable for a pattern of working 6-8 weeks in the UAE followed by the same duration in Thailand. A few comments indicate that obtaining the visa through soft power routes is a feasible option for flexible work situations, yet it's essential to align with the visa purpose of being a digital nomad.
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John **********
The DTV is not designed for that. The remote work option is designed to allow people to work from inside Thailand remotely for an entity outside of Thailand. You could of course apply using one of the Soft Power options
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@John *********
 how ? I never lied I take meetings nothing says it has to be a full time remote job
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John **********
@Jef *******
 so you provided documents from your employer giving you permission to work remotely from Thailand? I guess you applied some time ago?
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Jef ********
@John *********
 yes that’s correct, and it wouldn’t matter if I applied yesterday or 12 months ago .
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@John *********
 John, I applied this way and got it.its all in the wording of the documents.

There has been other oil rig workers and miners that have also gotten the visa this way.

To put it simply I take some meetings online while in Thailand therefore ima “remote worker”

This individual could do the same.

Im not saying you are wrong or that I am correct. But it’s Thailand it’s up to the individual and the circumstances on how they interpret the visa

You being a Thailand veteran would know that 👌
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John **********
@Jef *******
 well I guess you can lie in your application
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Daniel ***********
@John *********
 its a multi entry what is stopping him? Nada
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John **********
@Daniel **********
 what would stop him is the fact he doesn't work remotely from inside Thailand. Soft Power is the only way he will get a DTV
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Daniel ***********
@John *********
 bingo! Thanks for confirming the answer
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DTV_Be*******
Yes
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Anonymous ******************
I got it through the soft power route and work 4 weeks on/off in Africa. No issues at all.
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Tasha *****
Anonymous participant 905 How long did your approval take? I work in Somalia and applied via the Nairobi embassy online and am curious how the processing may go.
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Robin *********
Pretty much the purpose of the visa
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Wannikea *********
Remote worker is generally understood and accepted as a digital nomad, working online from a remote location. Not necessarily working some labor or desk job etc in country x.
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