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How important are recent payslips for settling in Thailand with significant savings but no recent income?

Thai Visa Rules Expats in Thailand Remote Work Income Requirements Financial Stability Soft Power Visa Options

Apr 17, 2025

a year ago

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

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how important are recent payslips when you have a large amount of savings? I have not been working for the past 6 months as I have been travelling, but am looking to settle in Thailand and get more remote work. I have in the region of 10m baht in the bank but no recent income, other than savings interest. Is this likely to be a problem?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The relevance of recent payslips when applying for a visa in Thailand can vary depending on the specific visa type you are pursuing. If you have substantial savings (around 10 million baht), this may lessen the requirement for proof of recent income. However, if you are applying for a visa that necessitates proof of remote employment (like a workcation visa), you might face challenges without recent income documentation. Many community members suggest opting for a 'soft power' route, which allows engagement in activities like muay thai or cooking classes without the stringent need for recent payslips. Additionally, including a cover letter explaining your travel history and intentions to resume work could be beneficial.

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Felipe *********

Just go through soft power, there are a few options, use an agency.

a year ago

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

Did you file a 2024 tax return that shows income ? If so , that would suffice. At least in Hanoi. I never showed them current paystubs or income.

a year ago

Adnan ********

remote work means you are working so logically you are receiving money and you should have either payslip or payments from contracts coming to you, if you apply for soft power then they will not ask for payslips

a year ago

Jason **********

If you don't have proof of payment received for recent work/contracts you're probably better off just going through soft power. The restrictions on the visa are the same and you could still do remote work later when your business is active again.

a year ago

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

Should be no problem

a year ago

Wannikea *********

You can include a brief cover letter explaining that you have been traveling for the last little while and intend to restart work, and maybe show your income pre-traveling. Suggest you also provide a portfolio and maybe some of your previous work contracts

a year ago

Angelo ************

@Wannikea ********

yeah, I guess if you explain that you took a holiday for the time you travelled but continue to work later that could work

a year ago

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Angelo ************

Wannikea *********

There is no income requirement.

a year ago

Sophie **************

If you're looking to apply under the workcation category, it might be an issue because proving that you have a remote job and proving savings are two separate things and you need to have a remote job to qualify.

Would likely be easier for you to go the soft power route (muay thai, cooking classes etc) :)

a year ago

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Sophie **************

Is it acceptable to use a Thai bank account for proof of funds instead of a home country account?

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a year ago

Will my low salary be an issue for my visa application, and what documents should I provide?

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a year ago

Is being 'unemployed' a red flag for visa applications in Thailand, or should I label myself as a freelancer instead?

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a year ago