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Can stock traders apply for the new DTV visa in Thailand?
Jul 29, 2024
2 years ago
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHey guys , do you know as a stock trader/investor if we can apply to the new DTV visa and get accepted ? Anyone who tried ?
Thanks a lot 🙂
Thanks a lot 🙂
TLDR : Answer Summary
This post explores whether stock traders and investors can apply for the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Users shared their experiences and concerns regarding qualifying for the visa based on their trading activities and business structures. Key points include the need for proof of remote work, bank statements, and business documents for applicants, as well as the importance of demonstrating a legitimate income source.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Colin ********
How do you apply
Deegan ************
@Colin *******
The Thai E-visa siteColin ********
@Deegan ***********
what's the best way to apply for this to get approval without any hitches I have my own ltd company is this possibleColin ********
@Deegan ***********
what contract from client does it need to be in ThailandDeegan ************
@Colin *******
or all your business documentsDeegan ************
@Colin *******
your employerColin ********
@Deegan ***********
I have all my business documentsDeegan ************
@Colin *******
ok, then get everything together and applyColin ********
@Deegan ***********
do I need a contract from a employerDeegan ************
@Colin *******
not if you don't have a remote job and are planning on using your businessColin ********
Planning on using it for what reason
Colin ********
@Deegan ***********
coolDeegan ************
@Colin *******
I haven't applied yet, but seen a post yesterday from a lady who got hers. She applied right through the site, all your business documents have to be in order , bank information, drivers license, address in your home country. Just get on the website and follow the instructions. Also tells you everything you will need to submit.Reply to
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thanksReply to
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Aaron *******
What about crypto. 😊
Andre *********
You need a letter from your employer, stating that your work is remote. I am not sure how this would work if you are self-employed And able to work remotely 
Angelo ***********
@Andre ********
Via showing his tax declarations/tax returns from the previous years.Reply to
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Deegan ************
I've been also wondering about that. I buy and sell stock options. I was going to email the embassy and imagination to see.
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deegan ***********
yeah not very specific .. I emailed my embassy but I got no answer yetNicolas *************
So they replied to me via FB messages. Short answer and not very specific:
"For digital nomad, you just have to show us what you do."
I also asked how long we have to show the 500k THB has been in an account, and they answered "3-6 months bank statement". Which is also not very specific...
"For digital nomad, you just have to show us what you do."
I also asked how long we have to show the 500k THB has been in an account, and they answered "3-6 months bank statement". Which is also not very specific...
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Deegan ***********
I emailed them too , could you please update me if they answer you ? ThanksRaph *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks man
Nicolas *************
@Raph ******
Same here, I emailed and also FB messaged the Vientiane Embassy about this (and other questions). Not sure if I'll get any answer in a timely manner, but will update here if I do.Reply to
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Jack ****************
Parasites
Nicolas *************
@Jack ***************
You should get that checked, Jack.Jack ****************
@Nicolas ************
probably, but it's nothing that a mob with torches and pitchforks won't cure.Reply to
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Tore *********
@Jack ***************
yes, take your medsReply to
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Duncan *******
Do you trade as an individual or do you have a LLC or similar setup? If the latter, the LLC would be your employer.
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Duncan ******
I trade as an individual, thanks for your commentReply to
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Andy *******
If you are just a retail platform trader I doubt it..a professional trader with a proven record working at some of the main trading banks or investment companies yes that would work..but knowing Thailand anythings possible..
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy ******
yes retail, thanks for your commentReply to
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Michael *********
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. To follow.Eric *******
I have an online pocket knife retail/drop shipping business that hasn’t made a tax return yet. It also doesn’t make any money but looks legitimate and has YouTube channel as well does this qualify as remote work?
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eric ******
I have no idea man .. technically they don’t ask you a proof of how much you’re making so ..Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYou should try to send what you think is the most relevant and then if they need they will ask you for more papers I think. Just don’t send them links to your website. They will not accept it, only pdf or documents
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTERWhy are u stuck at portfolio part ?
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@Raph ******
I don't know what they want exactly, I'm an entrepreneur, I have shops etc but I'm afraid they won't understand, I also do freelance work as a dev but what do they mean by portfolio? A screenshot of a Fiverr / Upwork profile? Anyway, if you have a lead, I'm interested :)Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Yoni ***
I’m stuck at the payment process lol I’m scared to pay and get declined actually. Because they don’t really say if trader are remote workers for them and how to prove it because it’s not really clearYoni ****
@Raph ******
the same here, especially since the Paris embassy is not cool.. Two years ago they refused me a tourist visa because the expiration date was hard to see on the passport scan, I didn't even have the option to upload another one and I lost 40 euros, I don't want to lose 350 this time. Also the one in Paris announces 1 month of processing while the others take a week and the others also answer emails in less than 48 hours. In short, it's annoying.Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Yoni ***
yes that sucks I heard the embassy in Paris is terrible , I’ll try to call them tomorrow but as I saw they don’t answer to calls tooReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Yoni ***
Yes from Paris but they don’t reply to me eitherRobert *****
@Raph ******
here in Los Angeles they don’t ask about a tax return. Just the 500,000 in your local bank. Not a Thai bankRaph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ****
yes exactly same here in France, same requirements everywhere I thinkYoni ****
@Raph ******
did you apply in France ? I started doing it but I am stuck at the portfolio part and I can't contact them as they don't answer phone or email.Reply to
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Eric *******
@Raph ******
on the website the dtv has a selector box for how much you make annuallyRaph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eric ******
yes but I’m not sure this is a requirement or if they really consider this, if you make 20k or 200k annually you still have a business and have 500k Thai baths that’s all they ask.Reply to
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Us *****
I am in the same boat. Please let me know if my trading portfolio would do?
Raph *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Us ****
Sure I’ll let you know if I have any update on thisReply to
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