Answereda year ago

Is a DTV visa the same for remote workers and soft power, and can I work while on a Muay Thai course in Thailand?

DTV Visa Remote Work Soft Power Visa Muay Thai Training Visa Regulations Thailand Immigration

Garry *********

asked May 1, 2025

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Hi all is a dtv visa the exact same regardless of if applied as remote worker or soft power.  For instance if i come over on muay thai for 6 months can i still take up remote work ?  Thanks

Answer summary

The DTV visa allows flexibility for activities like remote work, even if initially applied for soft power activities, such as Muay Thai training. However, if you extend your stay based on this visa, you would need to provide proof of enrollment in the Muay Thai course.

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

Basically yes but if you extend your stay at immigration you would need to provide evidence of a Muay Thai course enrollment.

a year ago

Garry *********

@Andi **********

thanks i can just apply as remote worker. But its a low paid job that im gunna take specifally for the dtv so i have a little extra money for day to day costs. I also have 2

Mil thai baht in savings. Would you think id get accepted as remote worker for dtv

a year ago

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

@Garry ********

It is probably better to apply as a remote worker if you can. There is no minimum income requirement. I was similar to you, I only had one contract I could apply with that qualified for the DTV but it was very limited income. All the embassies I contacted told me to apply regardless of income. I got mine via Taipei which is among the stricter embassies. 2m THB savings will be a big plus.

a year ago

Garry *********

@Andi **********

thanks for the advice

a year ago

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

@Garry ********

The 500k hould be in an readily accessible bank account. American embassies are more flexible with where it's kept

Garry *********

Garry *********

i wanted to put my savings in a term deposit until i go but embassies rules on acceptable proof of funds is very confusing

a year ago

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

@Garry ********

Yeah it is infamous for being the most expensive.

a year ago

Garry *********

@Andi **********

im in nz i know its the most expensive place to apply but hey thats were i live

a year ago

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

@Garry ********

it should be ok, others have been approved with new jobs..Where are you applying?

a year ago

Garry *********

@Andi **********

thanks so much for the advice. I also wont be taking the job until quite close to the time i apply for the visa will they care that i wont have alot or any pay slips. I will have a letter from employer and an employment contract

a year ago