I currently working for a company which allows remote work up to 60 days in a year if you have the right permissions to work in the host country (either citizenship, permanent resident, or valid work visa), so the position is not completely remote. Is it sufficient if I submit a screenshot of the company's remote work policy with my visa application? Anyone face any similar situation?
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The user is inquiring about the acceptability of submitting a screenshot of their company's remote work policy in support of their visa application for working remotely in Thailand. Responses suggest obtaining a formal letter from the employer indicating permission to work remotely, as a screenshot may not suffice. Participants discussed experiences and concerns regarding the complexities of visa rules, especially with the 'employment prohibited' note on visas while considering limited workdays allowed under the remote work policy.
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When my old company transitioned to full remote work, they introduced a similar policy. However, the process of getting official approval—from both the company and the country I wanted to work from—was confusing, especially considering the limited time I was permitted to stay abroad. So, I decided to skip the formalities. I just checked in with my direct manager, and he was fine with it as long as I could still attend my meetings. I worked abroad for a year and a half with that company and and in that time, I met plenty of other remote workers doing the same thing.
Participant(e) anonyme How can someone tell the difference between you working online in your room and you using your computer for leisure in your room?
Maybe an employment letter which states that you're allowed to work remotely (ideally without the duration/limitations explicitly stated) maybe helpful for you. Can you just ask HR/People Ops with such letter?
Anonymous participant What kind of HR can't produce employment certification? Heck, take matters into your own hands and maybe you could even prepare the letter for them and have them stamp and have the proper signatory if need be.
I considered applying as a freelancer too. I have my own sole proprietorship set-up a few months ago, but don't have much business activity yet. So far I have 1 ongoing contract and 1 paid invoice. I have the minimum funds required to apply for DTV, do you think this is sufficient enough to make a case?
Besides, if you're allowed to work remotely for 60 days in a year, why do you need a visa that gives you 180 days per entry? You will argue that you want the right visa, as in "permission to work", but honestly it's shaky.
Anonymous participant the visa itself might be confusing for your employer as it says “employment prohibited” on it, even though you can work digitally. Will your employer accept it with that comment?
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