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Is it worthwhile to apply for a DTV visa to work remotely in Thailand despite recent rejections?
Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)Thailand visa applicationsRemote work in ThailandImmigration concernsWorking remotely abroad
Jan 11, 2026
4 months ago
Mar ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a question, many people have been talking that Thailand has been rejecting DTV applications. I really want to go and work remotely over there but that would mean I would have to quit this good paying job here in the states. Is it even worth it to give it a try?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation centers around the uncertainties of Thailand's Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application process, with reports of rejections causing apprehension among potential applicants. Users emphasize the necessity of having a remote job prior to applying, while expressing concerns about the financial risks associated with application fees and the scrutiny of immigration officers regarding employment verification.
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Anonymous ******************
It's a risk, you can lose $400+ and they don't give you any reason
Mar ******
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I see. When applying and putting your arrival date, does it matter if you arrive later or sooner than what you put on the application?Anonymous ******************
@Mar *****
who knowsReply to
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Mar ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI can find a remote job that would let me work overseas but it pays less. Do immigration officers check with your employers and see if you actually have a remote job?
Wannikea *********
@Mar *****
they won't necessarily check but they will want documentationMar ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI understand they want proof of employment. Is it possible to have several employment from several companies?
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Elías ********
I came here to work remotely because I have a remote job, not the other way around.
Maretta *******
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did your employer have to give you permission to work in Thailand?Elías ********
@Maretta ******
Yes. That's one of the requirements of the Embassy to issue the visa. They demand a letter of the employer stating you can work in Thailand.Maretta *******
@Elías *******
are they hiring?Elías ********
Noah ****
@Elías *******
what kind of work?Elías ********
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I work for a news agency, as a translator.Reply to
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DTV_Be*******
You need to have a remote job before you even apply for the visa.
Sam ******
DTV_BegPecker not for soft power version
John **********
@Sam *****
but then you can't work remotelyDTV_Be*******
@Sam *****
He states he wants to go to Thailand and work remotely.Reply to
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