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

Mar 16, 2025
2 days ago
Muay thai Soft power DTV - I have the 500k and all the docs required but no income for few years.

Is the ''unemployed'' occupation a red flag for them ?

Do we better have to put freelancer instead ?

Any similar situation ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about listing 'unemployed' as an occupation on a visa application for Thailand when the individual has sufficient funds (500k) and documentation. Comments from other users indicate that many have successfully applied as 'unemployed' without issues, as long as they can provide proof of financial stability and tax returns. However, the acceptability of 'unemployed' may vary depending on the specific embassy, with some being more stringent than others.
Muay ******************
It depends where you apply. Vietnam/ jskarta/ most western countries accept unemployed and freelancer but some SE Asian embassys ask questions
Meaw ************
Most of my customers did Unemployed with no problem :)
Christopher ********
I did Muay Thai with Fight EVO360 Thailand - Thepprasit Boxing Stadium and put unemployed with no trouble. If anything this is why they ask for tax returns. So as long as you have your money in a checking or savings account(no stocks or bonds accounts) and can show you paid your taxes then you should be fine.
Beatrix **********
if you put freelancer i believe you have to prove income