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Does an employment contract for a DTV visa need to specify 'remote' work, or is 'home based' acceptable?

DTV Visa Remote Work Employment Contract Thailand Visa Requirements Expat Issues Immigration Working in Thailand

May 18, 2025

a year ago

Emma ******************

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Seeking advice please. Does your employment contract need to state ‘remote’ work for a DTV visa or would ‘home based’ suffice?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

For obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand, your employment contract must explicitly state that you are working remotely. While the term 'home based' might convey a similar meaning, it is advisable to use 'remote' or 'remote work in Thailand' to ensure compliance with visa regulations. Moreover, the contract should indicate that you will not engage in any local employment with Thai businesses or individuals.

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Elías ********

Things such as remote and a abroad must be included.

a year ago

Wannikea *********

Definitely needs to explicitly state remote work and ideally remote work in Thailand with no Thai business entities or individuals.

a year ago

Michi ********

@Wannikea ********

this!

a year ago

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Michi ********

Mehdi *******

If it states Thailand is better. It's gonna depend on the embassy

a year ago

Christopher ********

It needs to state that you’re able to work remotely in Thailand and that you will not engage in employment in Thailand with any Thai employer or business

a year ago

Paul *********

Just send the docusign to them

a year ago

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

Needs to state remote and have written and signed permission to work in Thailand

a year ago

Mark *******

Anonymous participant 909 not true. i did not have to do that. it is probably good idea to have it but for sure i did not have anywhere in my application about remote work or permissions to work from Thailand.(LA consulate)

a year ago

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Mark *******

Can I apply for a DTV visa if I work remotely as an educational consultant for a foreign company?

16 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV visa and Long Stay Visa with a work permit in Thailand?

1 comments

a year ago

Do I need a letter from my employer to work remotely in Thailand if my contract allows it?

2 comments

a year ago