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

Oct 20, 2025
2 months ago
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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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) is primarily intended for individuals who work remotely for an employer outside of Thailand while residing in Thailand. The current discussion highlights that the DTV may not accommodate a frequent back-and-forth work schedule between the UAE and Thailand. It can be suggested to explore Soft Power options for temporary stays, as users have shared successful experiences with such routes, especially for those working intermittently in different locations.
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John **************
Nope not allowed
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
Jef ********
@John *********
how ? I never lied I take meetings nothing says it has to be a full time remote job
John **********
@Jef *******
so you provided documents from your employer giving you permission to work remotely from Thailand? I guess you applied some time ago?
Jef ********
@John *********
yes that’s correct, and it wouldn’t matter if I applied yesterday or 12 months ago .
Jef ********
@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 👌
John **********
@Jef *******
well I guess you can lie in your application
Brandon ************
@John *********
off-topic: you can rejoin the Thai visa advice group
Daniel ***********
@John *********
its a multi entry what is stopping him? Nada
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
Daniel ***********
@John *********
bingo! Thanks for confirming the answer
DTV_Be*******
Yes
Anonymous ******************
I got it through the soft power route and work 4 weeks on/off in Africa. No issues at all.
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.
Anonymous ******************
@Tasha ****
I applied in Vietnam HCMC, took 8 days but that was in March.
Robin *********
Pretty much the purpose of the visa
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.