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How can I apply for a DTV visa in Thailand if I have a freelance contract and currently hold a business visa?

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Mar 14, 2025

a year ago

Cloony *******

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Hello hello 

I want to apply for a dtv visa 

The situation is: I live in the district of Surat Thani and have currently a business visa & work permit 

My idea is to change it to a dtv visa this month (business visa comes to an end) and I got all the needed documents to apply for the new visa

My questions:

1: I have a work contract as a freelancer - which is kind of a contradiction. So did anyone apply for this visa with a freelance work contract already?

2: I want to apply in Malaysia for the visa, how long does the process usually take - did anyone apply in Malaysia in the last 2-3 months in Penang or Kota Baru?

3: is it in theorie possible to apply first in Thailand and only if the visa is granted to leave the country 

4: is it a very different process and really recommend to get help for a visa agency?

Thanks in advance 🤟🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks guidance on switching from a business visa to a DTV visa while holding a freelance work contract. They ask if anyone has successfully transitioned with a similar contract, the expected application duration in Malaysia, the feasibility of applying from Thailand, and whether they should work with a visa agency. Community responses clarified that applying for the DTV visa must be done outside Thailand and provided insights about the process.

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John **********

You can't apply from inside Thailand. You travel to the country you want to apply from, make your application and remain there until the process completes, however long that takes.

a year ago

Elías ********

1) the contract is with a non Thai company located out of Thailand, right?

3) No

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