Can you apply for a DTV visa using a Thai company registration as a director/shareholder?

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Nov 5, 2024

16 days ago

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

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Has anyone applied DTV using Thai Company Registration where you are a director/shareholder of that company? 

I am aware that DTV is not a substitute for Non-B visa or a Work Permit.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The consensus among the commenters is that applying for the Digital Work Visa (DTV) while being a director or shareholder of a Thai company is not feasible. The DTV is designed for digital nomads who do not engage in work within Thailand, and any association with a Thai legal entity, such as being a company director, generally disqualifies an applicant from receiving the DTV. Therefore, it is advised to consider alternative visa options, such as the Non-B visa or obtaining a work permit, if work within Thailand is intended.

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John **********

No chance of the DTV being approved based on that. You can't have any relationship with a Thai entity

15 days ago

Kool *******

With the DTV you can not work in Thailand. Being a director of a company in Thailand would mean you are working in Thailand which is not legal.

16 days ago

James ********

Not likely to get the DTV Visa. It's for those who are legitimate digital nomads providing goods and services to clients outside of Thailand.

16 days ago

Brian *********

Doesn’t that completely defeat the entire purpose of the DTV?

16 days ago

Michael *******

Hahahahaha

16 days ago

Greg ********

With the DTV you will not be able to use a Thai legal entity. If you do any work for the inside Thailand, even if the contract was outside, you need a B and a WP

16 days ago

Wesley ********

It’s very unlikely that will be acceptable.

16 days ago

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Wesley ********

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