How can I obtain a Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand without an established business?

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Hi folks! How are you? I would have a rather specific question for you, please (bottoms up your pina colada before venturing any further would be my suggestion) :

I'm sure it's going to feel as good a breeze of renewal as it feels for me, but hey, I want to work remotely as a digital nomad (self-employed, offering counselling services online, not working for any company) in Thailand.

I have not started my business yet and spent the last many months travelling, so my only asset is savings, a bit of education and a plan. I have the proper education/diploma and realistic funds, above the minimum required to have to apply for DTV in my country.

Did anybody in a similar situation (only having a proper budget, education and business plan to show the Ambassy) apply for DTV among this group?

If so, did you miserably fail or whimsically succeed? Also, may you share any of the following with me, please? Suggestions, fair concerns, comments on what went wrong or could have been done better, gibe, what were the extra admin steps to achieve this goal, murder*us looks, etc., please?

Thanks a whole bunch for reading the words of this lost lamb. May the good vibes of travels chase you whenever, wherever (we're meant to be together) you go. :)

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion revolves around an individual seeking advice on obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand while being self-employed and not yet having a business established. Key points include concerns about eligibility, potential strategies such as forming a company and documenting a salary, and alternative suggestions like enrolling in courses to meet visa requirements. Some comments provide light-hearted humor while advising caution about applying without substantial evidence of business operations.

Chris ******* · Answer

Your best path would be to apply for the soft power options.

Purchase a muay thai course or cooking course. You get the  5 year DTV same as workation without the need of proving a business that doesn't exist yet.

Darren ********* · Answer

Set yourself up a company, best to do it anyway, and write yourself a letter listing your salary and that you are allowed to work remotely. That will meet the requirements and you should be fine.

Pete ******* · Answer

Just book a cooking course. Job done.

Greg *********** · Answer

I would like to get a visa for remote working, but I am sorry to say, I haven't started working remotely, yet.  . . . . . you should post this on a friday, not now, because that is the bitches' day. 🤣🤣🤣  and I always thought, that there are no stupid questions, instead only stupid answers. But now I need to rethink it

Henrik ***** · Answer

Would you give a visa to a person that claims he have a compagny, which is not started yet, have no customers, have no income.

Do not apply before you have documentation, that are in line with the requirements.

Kenneth ******* · Answer

You're making this too stressful on yourself. Just fly in, go to Pattaya and visit J&E Concierge Services and your problem will be solved.

How can I obtain a Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand without an established business?

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