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Is applying for a DTV visa on my own a good idea if I don't have a fixed itinerary in Thailand?

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Dec 10, 2025

5 months ago

Aaron ***********

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I am considering applying for a DTV on my own, without an agent. Good idea or bad?  I enjoy and tend to float around in Thailand, without a planned itinerary, however, the application asks for specifics on how long I will be stay and where and when; including check in and check out dates.

I would never break the rules….its just not how I operate in life, but I honestly don’t know where I will go beyond the 1st week in Thailand.  Do I need to plan ahead on lodging, location and such?

How do I answer those questions?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is contemplating applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) independently in Thailand but is uncertain about providing specific details required in the application due to their lack of a fixed itinerary. Comments suggest that while many apply without an agent successfully, there are concerns that the DTV may not be suitable for individuals who prefer spontaneous travel, as this could contribute to potential misuse of the visa type.

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Frank *********

do not try to get the DTV as it is not meant for you. Good for you to be a free spirit but because of this kind of misuse the DTV may soon be discontinued

5 months ago

Aaron ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I did not realize this was misuse. I am a tourist yet may work remotely. Not the intended purpose of the DTV?

5 months ago

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

@Aaron **********

You are right about the purpose of the DTV. .There are many naysayers/haters of the DTV so best ignore. Go ahead and apply, lots of tips in this forum to helpwith the application.

5 months ago

Aaron ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ty sir. I mean if I’m not the perfect candidate for this who is? I earn a great living remotely and spend plenty traveling and enjoying the people and destinations in Thailand.

5 months ago

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

@Aaron **********

Exactly - it is for remote workers like yourself to spend time in the country.

5 months ago

Ronnie ********

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

and for genuine ppl that want to study thai or mauy thai etc but most I hope don't use it to travel around and work remotely. He's admitted he's abusing the visa. Some ppl haven't got the money to travel around or work remotely just do as the visa says but the more blatant misuse and advertis it on face book the harder it will be for others .just get the proper visa if you can afford it .the rules are harsh but it's their country we do as they say don't treat it like your own .we see enough abuse of our systems pay your way

5 months ago

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

@Ronnie *******

Where is the abuse he is admitting to? He is going to travel around Thailand while working remotely. The DTV is for remote workers, he is a remote worker who will work in different locations in Thailand. The DTV is made for such workers. The abuse is from those joining the SP DTV, not attending courses and working other jobs in Thailand etc.

5 months ago

Ronnie ********

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

he's not using it to study only work only travel and work he said it himself

5 months ago

Aaron ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’m a pretty smart guy, I get to travel the world and work remotely if I so choose. It sounds like this visa is of specifically for somebody like me. Not that I’d be adverse to learning the Thai language or studying Muay Thai however that’s not my plan. I don’t understand where the misuse is here and why everyone is so upset by my statement. I’d be contributing to the economy greatly, I mean, I’m the guy they want because I’m not a troublemaker and I’m not there for ill purposes.

I mean, I could just go for 60 days and extend for 30 more if I wanted to without paying any fee. I’m willing to pay a fee. I’m not gonna stay for more than 90 days anyway.

5 months ago

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

@Ronnie *******

He said he will work remotely while travelling so he can apply for the Workcation DTV.

5 months ago

Aaron ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So how do I answer the questions of where I will stay and when I will leave if I am not certain?

5 months ago

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