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Is it acceptable to submit my company's remote work policy screenshot with my visa application to work remotely in Thailand?

Jul 1, 2025
13 days ago
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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TLDR : Answer Summary
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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Fitfac *****************
If your workcation documents look weak and you don’t want to risk losing the 10,000 Baht visa fee, it’s better to go for the Soft Power option.

Consider learning Muay Thai or taking a Thai cooking class — it will save you a lot of headaches, and you’ll actually gain a new skill in Thai culture and possibly make new friends along the way.
Robert *******
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.
Jo ****
Just come on tourist visa and extend it waste of time and money for 60 days a year
Anonymous *************
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@Jo ***
I need to have the right to work in Thailand, and I can't do that on a tourist visa
Dnatjugweme ************
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?
Anonymous *************
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@Dnatjugweme ***********
I need to show my visa to my company so they allow me to work remotely
Dnatjugweme ************
Participant(e) anonyme The DTV visa usually has the remark "Employment prohibited". That could be an issue for them too.
Tammi *****
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 *************
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@Tammi ****
Unfortunately they cannot help out with individual requests. Best I can do is share the company policy in my application
Tammi *****
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.
John *******
Anonymous participant that probably won’t be enough though.
Steffen *****************
Would definitely recommend going the soft power route in that situation as it could be destroy your application as a remote worker.

Otherwise I would get a letter from your supervisor saying it’s okay for you to work remote.

Feel free to send a PM if you have further questions. There is definitely solutions to all type issues.
Anonymous *************
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@Steffen ****************
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?
Steffen *****************
Anonymous participant could be but I would look at what consulate you be applying from, different consulate different rules.

Also depends on what time line you’re working with.
Dnatjugweme ************
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.
James ********
@Dnatjugweme ***********
good question...
Anonymous *************
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@Dnatjugweme ***********
makes sense, unfortunately this is the only document I can provide from my company
John *******
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?
Dnatjugweme ************
Shaky, I would not risk sending a screenshot of a general policy. Get *at the very least* a letter from your employer that says the same.