Is it safer to apply for a Thai visa under soft power activities like Muay Thai if I have no income to show?

Thai Visa Application Soft Power Activities Muay Thai Visa Remote Work Visa Financial Requirements Visa Denial Concerns

Sep 7, 2024

3 months ago

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Hi all,

I'm working remotely atm setting up a business which is not yet profitable. I comfortably have sufficient savings to meet the requirements, but I'm worried if I apply I will be denied as I won't be able to show clients/income. 

Do you think it's safer to apply under soft power activities (muay thai) for this reason?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The query discusses the challenges of applying for a Thai visa while the poster has no income from their business yet. They are concerned about being denied due to lack of clients/income. Comments suggest applying under soft power activities like Muay Thai is a safe alternative, mentioning that proving sufficient bank savings of 500,000 THB suffices for the visa application without an income requirement. Discussions also highlight the importance of using certified institutions for training and addressing concerns about required documentation, including bank statements and tax returns.

George *******

Additional documentation may be requested. For example, your Tax return transcripts to show proof you filed your 2023 taxes.

3 months ago

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

There is no income requirement. Show you work online and can do so in Thailand. Prove 500K THB in the bank.

3 months ago

Reed **********

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

did you have to login to your bank? I can bring paper statements for instance but my savings bank does not have online banking for safety reasons because I had my SSN stolen when I was a baby so I have to always be extra cautious

3 months ago

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

@Reed *********

you going in person? Which embassy?

3 months ago

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

@Reed *********

online statements are acceptable. Paper statements are fine too.

3 months ago

Reed **********

awesome I will gather up my latest ones and see how it goes I should be approved pretty quick it sounds like

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Reed **********

James *******

Where does it say you need to be making money?

3 months ago

Wannikea *********

Depends where you plan on applying. But on the face of it I'd say go soft power route. Make sure the school is certified and government registered.

3 months ago

Seb ********

Do you have a business license? Otherwise, an accepted Muay Thai or a cooking couse is ~ 50,000-60,000 THB.

3 months ago

Reed **********

@Seb *******

is a business lincense required my state nor city requires one except for possibly certain industries. I have a certificate of good standing showing my LLC is up to date and active.

3 months ago

Seb ********

It’s not required but since OP has doubts about what else to show to prove an existing business it would help.

3 months ago

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Seb ********

Can I obtain a Digital Nomad Visa for training in Muay Thai or culinary courses in Thailand?

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3 months ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a soft power Muay Thai visa in Thailand?

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3 months ago