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Can you receive the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand without a traditional income, relying on savings and cryptocurrency?

Aug 2, 2025
23 days ago
Kate *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello everyone! Is there anyone here who received the DTV without an income?

- Medical treatment!

Because they live off savings and crypto?
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The conversation revolves around the question of whether an individual can obtain the Thailand Digital Work Visa (DTV) without a traditional regular income, specifically living off savings and cryptocurrency. Various community members contribute their insights, stating that income considerations include any profits from crypto investments and interest from savings. They also mention leveraging the concept of 'soft power' in the application process, suggesting that medical treatment could be a valid reason for applying for the visa. Clarity is sought on what constitutes income, and there is a reference to alternative visa options like the elite visa.
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Jx ******
Elite visa much easier
John *******
What's on your tax return
Kate *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
In my opinion, it's not a regular monthly income, hence the question. #softpower #medicaltreatment
Kool *******
@Kate ******
in most cases like yours they ask for your most recent income tax filing.
Us *****
How do you get this far in life with sayings and crypto? When you sell your crypto for a profit then that is income. Also your savings should be in a money market account earning you interest which is also income. 🤦🏻‍♂️
Heinz ***********
Yes if you apply with reason „soft power“.
Kate *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Heinz **********
Yes Medical treatment over 2 years
Michael *********
What the other posters said. Whatever your monthly draw is, that’s your income.
Andi ***********
Investment income is income. You can find posts on the main DTV group on FB where online investors, stock, crypto etc apply for the freelance option of the DTV
Thaimer ******
That’s income too
Garrett ***********
@Thaimer *****
Savings isn't income...
Thaimer ******
@Garrett **********
if you get interest from savings that’s income.

If you buy crypto for 100 and sell it for 200 that’s income too.

If you mine crypto and sell it that’s income.
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