Can I work as a self-employed mental health therapist in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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Hello 👋

I searched on my problem but found nothing. 
I'm going to try DTV as a self employed person. I am a mental health therapist and my clients are mainly in France. But during my trip here (3 months), I had several requests for consultations from French and other nationalities, expatriates and travelers. So my question is: does the DTV allow me to work with clients of any nationality except Thai? Or am I not allowed to work with anyone within Thailand?

Thanks for your answers 😊

Ask Thailand · Answer

The DTV visa allows you to work remotely as a self-employed individual, but you cannot provide services to any clients physically located in Thailand, regardless of their nationality. You can only work with clients who are outside Thailand. It's advised to have proper documentation to support your remote work status to avoid legal issues.

Cliff ********* · Answer

I am self employed physician based in USA but I do televideo visits with my patients who are mostly in USA. Some live in other countries.

This was the basis for my DTV.

They wanted a contract and my business license in USA.

No difficulty.

Charlène ********* · Answer

Thank you for your answers. So there is no alternative? I had read somewhere about working with local partners. But I don't know anymore. It could be misinformation.

Anyway, when I shared your answers with a Thai friend, he said, "Do you think everyone here follows the rules?😅

Well, I will have to reevaluate my project.

Take care and thanks again 😊

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Make sure you have an EI registration from France and show your tax return. Include your client's invoice as well as their payment.

You are not permitted to conduct any business or consultation in Thailand using DTV.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

As many said, you cant deal with customers who are in Thailand whatever their nationality.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You cannot perform any services to anyone inside Thailand no matter what nationality they are. It must be done remotely.

Claire ******* · Answer

No one inside Thailand is what I was told by embassy when spoke them that uk London one by way xx

John ********** · Answer

You can't legally work with anyone inside Thailand no matter their nationality. You can only work remotely with people who are physically outside of Thailand.

Greg ******** · Answer

It does not allow you to work in Thailand to work with clients Thai or foreign. PS: it is a great visa. Do not leave yourself open to risk.

Toni ******* · Answer

I would like to know the same, because I do same as you. Already have dtv and have a remote reception for video calls. I think its ok because we work for a company abroad, I like to think, that if its not allowed, then nobody from fb/amazon/younameit couldnt have dtv, which would be ridiculous

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

It allows you to work with ANY nationality OUTSIDE of Thailand. But no nationality inside of Thailand.

Can I work as a self-employed mental health therapist in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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