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Can I use a sponsor for the 500,000 baht requirement for a DTV Workcation visa in Thailand?

DTV Workcation Visa Requirements Financial Sponsorship Thai Immigration 500k Baht Rule

Aug 7, 2025

11 hours ago

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

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Officially from Ho chi minh in Vietnam for DTV Workcation, the information I read says we can use a sponsor for the 500k bhat in account. 

After paying for the application they have stated that a sponsor is not allowed, and the funds need to be shown in my account for a minimum of 6 months. 

Can anyone clarify why the sponsor cannot be accepted when everywhere I've looked it seemed a legitimate path? 

Is this a glitch in the system? Did the rules change?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry revolves around the confusion regarding whether a sponsor can be used to meet the 500,000 baht financial requirement for the DTV Workcation visa in Thailand. The original poster believed sponsorship was acceptable, but was informed otherwise during the application process. Community comments suggest that sponsorship typically applies to dependent visas, such as those for children, and that financial independence is a key factor for the DTV Workcation visa. There are varying responses based on different embassy regulations, indicating inconsistency in enforcement.

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

Sponsor letters are usually for parents sponsoring their children's dtv- dependant. I've only read maybe 2 or 3 people who were able to get their main dtv approved with their parents sponsorship letter. This doesn't happen often (not to say impossible)

9 hours ago

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

Workcation is for people whose online earnings enable them to live in Thailand.

If you need someone to sponsor your visa, it means that you are not financially independent. Which implies that you need someone else's resources (money) to fulfill your basic needs (rent, health, food, etc.).

Therefore, I have a hard time seeing why you will be granted a DTV - workcation.

10 hours ago

Greg ********

Some Embassies allow and others do not. There was a recent one from Australia

11 hours ago

DTV_Be*******

Usually sponsor is for a dependent DTV - when parents are applying for a DTV for their minor age child, they serve as the young child’s sponsor. However, You can easily do a quick search and see other case examples

11 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Who was your sponsor? The acceptable list is quite narrow. What sponsor proof did you provide?

11 hours ago

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

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@Wannikea ********

mother

11 hours ago

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

Do I need to provide financial proof for my spouse's dtv visa application?