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How do I apply for a DTV visa in Bali while being unemployed?

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Apr 29, 2025

a year ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have a question. I arrive in Bali tonight and want to apply for the DTV today or early tomorrow.

I already have all the paperwork that is needed for the soft power Muay Thai, but I have one more question about income.

I don’t work at the moment (due to personal reasons), but as soon as I get the DTV I will get back to it (online)

So I must say that I am unemployed, but I do have sufficient funds for the DTV and able to show for 3 persons if needed (my kids will be added as dependent when mine is approved)

However how would I do this with the application?

I do get benefits from my home country every month and extra every 3 months, which has been enough to live by the past 6 months (without having to dig in to the 500k)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is planning to apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Bali and inquires about how to present their income status since they are currently unemployed. They mention having sufficient funds available and receiving benefits from their home country. Community comments indicate that it is acceptable to apply while unemployed, as long as the necessary funds (at least 500,000 THB) are present in a bank account. Supporting documents may be requested during the application process, but employment status does not seem to be a strict requirement.

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you all for clarifying this. Then I have nothing to worry about, I can show 2 accounts with well over the 500k

a year ago

Steven **********

They don't check your income if applying at Jakarta embassy under the soft power DTV, only that you have at least 500k in bank.

a year ago

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

If you are called for an interview, do you need to prepare the documents or the work you are doing? This is a very common question … what do you do for life? If you are 60 years old, you can claim to be retired and receive pensions.

a year ago

Steven **********

Anonymous participant 447 They don't call for an interview at Jakarta consulate, it's all done online. All they are looking for is the the documentation they specifically ask for in the application process.

a year ago

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

@Steven *********

Not everyone receive email for interview, but it is possible that they might send an email for interview. Case to case basis.

Unless you are security guard or working for the consulate or sitting outside the gate for 8 hours everyday, then you can answer it.

a year ago

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

John **********

You don't have to be working for soft power but they may want you to show how you can support yourself

a year ago

Dom ********

For soft power you will be fine, assuming you have proof of 500k thb in your account

a year ago

Henrik *****

It says nowhere that you have to be employed, you need to show you have the 500.000 baht readily avaiable in a bankaccount.

Remember to stay in Bali, for the whole visaproces, and not leave until you get the visa.

a year ago

Meaw ************

Muay Thai can be unemployed with cover letter how you support yourself

a year ago

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

Say you are self employed

a year ago

Leeann **********

Anonymous participant 795 Yes, lie to the government and have no way to back up the claim, great idea 😂

a year ago

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

@Leeann *********