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How can self-employed individuals apply for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
DTVDigital Nomad VisaSelf-EmploymentThailand VisaProof of IncomeFreelanceTax ReturnsSole TraderUK Resident
Apr 12, 2025
a year ago
Mj *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHow are people who are self employed applying for the DTV? I have proof of income, and i have an accountant. I trade a a sole trader. I am a one man band, so how can i prove this in the evidence? It's all freelance website work. Uk resident .Thanks in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Self-employed individuals looking to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand should provide various documents to prove their income and business operations. Suggested evidence includes recent self-assessment tax returns if registered as a sole trader in the UK, invoices, and any client contracts. Alternatives like creating an LLC to show financial stability may be beneficial. Providing proof of your ability to work remotely, such as business registration and tax documents, is also essential.
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Lee ********
I used tax return and professional portfolio
Mj *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee *******
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Anonymous ******************
I was approved as a stock trader by including a letter explaining how I make money and showing my brokerage statement. Your mileage may vary.
Andrew ********
Create an LLC do trading under that show records for at least 4 to 6 months and balance to equal 500k baht ( 15k usd )
Mj *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew *******
thank you, but that's not really worth the hassle as. uk passport holder with a uk sole trader business. I will speak to the embassy direct or an agent on this matter. Many thanksAndrew ********
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Tony *****
If you’re trading in your own name and not under an LLC, it’ll be difficult. I met an American dude at the Taipei Thai consulate with the same issue. He was stuck there for a month, not sure if he got it. I have a registered LLC in the U.S. and got mine the next day.
Muay *************
@Tony ****
Taiwan would make it difficult if you owned a gold Mine tbfTony *****
Check my other post in this group. I have the exact documents and submission details for US self-employed business owners.
Mj *******
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thanks ill take a look. I'm in the UK so it's slightly different .Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
I registered a business name, and the business gave me a contract stating explicitly I could work remotely.
Anonymous ******************
If in the UK provide the most resent self assessment which you have to do as a sole trader
Mj *******
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 310 thanks. I was thinking the self assessment stuff and accountant engagement letter etc. Cheers.
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Will ************
Proof you can work remotely online.
Will ************
Tax returns, invoices to clients, business registration, VAT number etc
Wannikea *********
Hundreds of posts in this group of people who have successfully applied in the same situation. Grab a coffee, start scrolling and reading.
Elías ********
By income/tax documents issued by the national tax authority of your country, meaning the country you're paying taxes at.
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