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How do I apply for a visa in Thailand with a zero-hour contract and freelance income from abroad?

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Jun 28, 2025

a day ago

Nicole ******

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Asking for some help in how to apply with 2 sources of income from outside of Thailand. I work for a UK based company remotely - this is a zero hour/casual worker contract. However, I have worked for this company since 2023 and the work is ongoing. I can show this through payslips, teaching timetables, etc.  I also work on an online teaching platform as a freelance teacher - I don't earn very much, but it shows I have worked with them for the past 2 years with a small top up income.  As for savings, I have 20,000 pounds in a UK bank account, which has been there for around 2-3 month.  I am a bit worried that my contract is zero hour and casual worker contract - do you think this will be an issue?  For my freelance teaching work - does it matter that I don't earn very much from this?  Any help would be great. Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster is seeking guidance on applying for a visa in Thailand with two sources of foreign income: a zero-hour contract from a UK company and freelance teaching work. Concerns about the impact of their casual employment status and low freelance earnings on the application process are raised. Responses indicate that the DTV visa accommodates various employment types, including freelancers with no minimum income requirement, provided the applicant has sufficient savings (at least 500,000 THB) in their bank account and can supply necessary documentation like payslips.

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Wayne *******

Siam Legal told me that I would need a current amount of payslips to show. Nothing was said about the amount of earnings. So from what I was told and from what you have said, you sound good to go.

20 hours ago

Yuu ***********

The DTV visa does not require proof of how much you earn. The main requirement is a bank balance of at least 500,000 THB in your name.

1. If you want to apply for the DTV visa in the UK, you must show a bank statement with a balance of no less than 500,000 THB for at least the past 3 months. To be safe, wait until you have the full 3-month history or consider applying in Vietnam instead.

2. If you can provide a Remote Work Certificate, along with documents like pay slips and personal tax records, it should be no problem at all.

21 hours ago

Andi ***********

You are fine to apply, the DTV is made to include freelancers, contract workers. Other zero hour contracters have been approved, there are posts by limited income online teachers who have got approved. There is no minimum income requirement, you have 20K quid and proof of income so you are good to apply.

21 hours ago

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Andi ***********

Do I need payslips for the last 6 months to apply for a workation DTV in Thailand?

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