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Is my rental property income sufficient for a DTV visa application in Thailand?

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May 16, 2025

22 days ago

Sophie ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am currently living in the UK and looking to move to Thailand in the next few months. I'm going to apply for a DTV visa but just wanted some advice. I'm a landlord in the UK, I have owned the property for over approx 15 years and have rented it out for 6 years. I have all my tax returns, deeds for the property, proof of rental agreement, proof of sufficient funds in the bank and proof of monthly rental payments. Would this be appropriate/ sufficient for a 'freelance' DTV visa? Any advice would be much appreciated!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, given their status as a landlord renting out a property in the UK. They possess comprehensive documentation such as tax returns, property deeds, and rental agreements. The community responses suggest varying opinions, with some emphasizing the need to possibly demonstrate property management online and that the Thai Embassy’s requirements may differ between locations. Setting up a limited company is mentioned as a potential pathway to secure the visa, though it's noted that individuals have faced mixed outcomes when applying strictly as landlords.

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Lg *******

I read another post where a man was rejected from New York Thai consolate for DTV. They stated that being a landlord doesn't make you a freelancer. I wanted to apply as a landlord, but didn't go that route because of that post. I ended up doing the Muay Thai route and was approved.

20 days ago

Greg ********

@Lg ******

The problem there is no consistency across Embassies and consulates in many areas of the DTV. Landlords setting up a Ltd Company in the UK to manage the properties has been approved fro the DTV by the London Thai Embassy. It is not an expensive option and probably cheaper than Soft Power.

20 days ago

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Greg ********

Henrik *****

Look at the Thai Embassy website, for what the real requirements are, and not what you think they are.

21 days ago

Lee ***********

Yes it would, do you also have your own residence

21 days ago

Sophie ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

yes

Lee ***********

I've done it

Sophie ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lee **********

I know one route is setting up a limited company but that's an expensive option due to capital gains tax and stamp duty. Is there another option?

20 days ago

Lee ***********

@Sophie *****

you can PM me if you have specific questions

20 days ago

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Lee ***********

Ranjit *******

if you set up a company in Dubai and have your rental income transferred over to there then yes you will get a DTV

as you will be director and manage the company on a daily basis