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Is a zero-hour contract sufficient for my Thai DTV visa application?

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Jun 11, 2025

2 days ago

Nicole ******

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I would really appreciate some advice. I am going to apply for my DTV visa as someone who works for a company outside of Thailand.  I work remotely for an educational company, and I have worked with them since 2023. I have an ongoing contract, but I am a bit worried that on my contract it states it is a zero hour contract. It says when I started the job, but does not give any end date, as it is just ongoing.  As mentioned, I have worked with this company since 2023 and I have just got my schedule for continuing work for September - it is semester based, so I work September to end of November and then again February to May every year.  Do you think this is OK, or do I need additional information of support. Thank you for any help you can give.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa in Thailand while working remotely for an educational company under a zero-hour contract. The contract is ongoing without a specified end date, and the user is concerned about its acceptance. Comments suggest providing additional documentation, including proof of consistent employment, a letter from the employer about remote work permissions, and financial evidence. Overall, having clear proof of ongoing work and an explanation of the employment arrangement is crucial for the visa application.

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Arun ***************

Hi Nicole! From what you’ve described, your contract sounds acceptable since:

- It’s ongoing with a clear start date

- You’ve been working with the same company since 2023

- You have proof of continued work, like the schedule for September

Even though it's a zero-hour contract, the key is showing:

- Consistent past payments

- Evidence of upcoming work (like your semester plan)

- A letter from your employer confirming the nature of your job and that the arrangement continues

What also helps is you include a cover letter explaining your situation. Hope this clarifies!

a day ago

Nicole ******

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@Arun **************

thank you. This is helpful.

a day ago

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Nicole ******

Toni *******

My contract have been 0-163hours/month for years, I decide how I work. I applied with that in august at finland, accepted.

2 days ago

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

Where are you applying? Many countries outside of the UK will not understand a Zero-hour contract. I would give additional info to highlight you have consistent employment. A letter from your employer detailing permission to work remotely in Thailand will help. I used an ongoing contract with no end date, and it was accepted (Taipei).

2 days ago

Nicole ******

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

I am applying from the UK. I lived in Thailand for 18 years, but got divorced and my daughter is now 18, so I can't have a family visa anymore. So, I have been back in the UK. On the contract it states I am a casual worker, but I have had ongoing work for 3 years now and I have payslips for the whole period and tax documents. I know that the work will continue, as most of my colleagues are at least 7 and 8 years in. But the contract I think on its own is not enough. I am not sure what I can do in this case.

2 days ago

John **********

@Nicole *****

if your daughter is Thai you can get a visa based on her up until she is 20 years old

2 days ago

Nicole ******

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@John *********

she is now in the UK, just started at university. Can I still apply?

2 days ago

John **********

@Nicole *****

no, she needs to be in Thailand

2 days ago

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John **********

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

@Nicole *****

So you just detail how long you have been working and the work will continue etc in a letter and submit tax return payslips. You can inc porfolio - CV, lesson plan sample, letter/email of appreciation from students.

2 days ago

Nicole ******

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

ok. Thanks. I have all of this information, so I will see if I can apply in London UK. I worked in a Thai university for over 10 years when living there. Do you think this will go against me in anyway? I have held a working visa and changed to a family visa, as my daughter is a Thai citizen. But now she is grown up.I worry this will all go against me, or do I even need to show this information.

2 days ago

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

@Nicole *****

Your Thai experience will not go against you, many DTVERS were students/worked in Thailand. You do not have to mention it if you do not want to as they are primarily concerned with your online work.

2 days ago

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

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

Written permission to work online with permission to work in Thailand. Proof of payments to your account and your tax return or payment slips from the company. Companies registration details in their home country showing they actually exist. 500 k baht minimum or equivalent in your private bank account.

2 days ago

John **********

Anonymous participant 751 work remotely "from" Thailand. Work in Thailand is likely to lead to refusal

2 days ago

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

@John *********

"can work in Thailand remotely" was used in my application. I get the difference you are highlighting, not sure if an embassy is going to be that strict in refusal though. More likely to request an interview to clarify.

a day ago

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

Nicole ******

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Anonymous participant 751 thank you. Great info. I have everything you mentioned, except written permission to work in Thailand. The job is only online, no option for face to face. So, would I just need a letter from the company stating this, or does it have to be specifically for working in Thailand.

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

@Nicole *****

it must say Thailand and preferably mention that you will not engage in any business with Thai people or companies. They want to see these points in writing no matter how redundant it appears.

2 days ago

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

@Nicole *****

Ideally the letter should state you can work in Thailand to avoid a request for such a letter and delay approval.

2 days ago

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

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