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Is my rental property income sufficient for a DTV visa application in Thailand?
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!
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.
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.
Henrik *****
Look at the Thai Embassy website, for what the real requirements are, and not what you think they are.
Lee ***********
Yes it would, do you also have your own residence
Sophie ******
OP@Lee **********
yesLee ***********
@Sophie *****
I've done itLee ***********
@Sophie *****
you can PM me if you have specific questionsSophie ******
OP@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?
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
as you will be director and manage the company on a daily basis
Greg ********
@Ranjit ******
She could do the same with a Ltd company in the UK.Jim ********
@Ranjit ******
Not that complicated. It's nothing to do with rental returns, it's a matter of working remotely managing the affairsRanjit *******
@Jim *******
I did it it was very simple and now I can live anywhere in the world plus I have my five year DTVJim ********
@Ranjit ******
Likewise I manage my rental properties from afar, but I keep the profits in Australia funding other tax-effective investments. I also have the five year DTV
Oleksandra **********
If you go via soft power route, they might ask for your income source, and that's when you explain that you rent out your property. This is a reliable way of getting DTV in your situation.
Going a 'workation' route might work depending on the embassy, but it's not guaranteed.
Going a 'workation' route might work depending on the embassy, but it's not guaranteed.
Anonymous ******************
No…. and I have lost count how many people with this exact same setup have asked the same thing, to be told the same.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 642 Wrong. Just look in the group. People have been approved this route from UK. I know one guy personally. UK LTD company to manage the property.
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
there is a big difference between setting up a LTD company and being a director of a company and having an incorporation certificate vs someone who casually rents out their property.Greg ********
Anonymous participant 642 The fact is this Ltd setup works for those who rent out properties in the UK. The Thai Embassy have approved this.
Jim ********
Anonymous participant 642 Yes. I got DTV as managing real estate from remote location. Been in and out of Thailand four times, never a problem
Sophie ******
OPAnonymous participant 642 I did search in the group but couldn't find a clear answer but thank you for your response
Anonymous ******************
@Sophie *****
I literally just now put in “uk rental income” in search and dozens of threads came up.Greg ********
@Sophie *****
You set up UK limited property to manage your properties remotely. You employ yourself to do this. UK Embassy have approved this set up.Sophie ******
OPAnonymous participant 642 I didn't say I couldn't find threads, I said I couldn't find a clear answer as there were several contradictory responses
Danza *******
Based on what I had to submit I would say unlikely unless you are setup via a limited company.
Sophie ******
OP@Danza ******
I looked at setting up a limited company but would be subject to capital gains tax and stamp duty so would be an expensive option 😞
Mart ****
i can recommend the course I used dm if you want
Will #6620Email was verified
Hey what cooking course did you use? Then what you just show the receipt to the course? 🙏
Anonymous #27E8Email was verified
Hey Will, yeah just message Mart Hi directly and he can share the details about the course and what proof you need to show. Super straightforward from what I heard.
Sophie ******
OP@Mart ***
yes pleaseMart ****
@Sophie *****
i will dm you
Pete *******
Just book a qualifying cooking course and be done with it. Make life simple.
Will #6620Email was verified
Can you share which course I can use? Can it be any cooking course?
Anonymous #CECAEmail was verified
Hey Will, yeah Mart Hi mentioned a specific cooking course he used, so just DM him and he’ll share the details and what proof you need. From what I heard, it just needs to be a recognized course, nothing too fancy.
John **********
If you rent via an agent that won't work, a single property might also be a challenge. Why not just apply via the soft power route?
Jim ********
@John *********
Can be done with one rental propertyAndi ***********
@John *********
Yes, should be self managed but one property is fine with the London embassy for approval.Sophie ******
OP@John *********
that's the other option 😊Andi ***********
You need to also demonstrate how you manage the property online. There are several similar posts to yourself in the threads from UK property owners which will help.
Sophie ******
OP@Andi **********
thank youAndi ***********
@Sophie *****
You self manage it?Greg ********
@Sophie *****
Andi is 100% correct. Do not listen to the others saying it ks not possible. I have a friend doing exactly this. UK Ltd company eith him as Director and Employee. The company manages the properties and approves maintenance quotes etc. Go that way rather than Soft Power. Much easier to extend in country plus rules less likely to change regarding proof of ongoing activitySophie ******
OP@Andi **********
thank youAndi ***********
@Sophie *****
Ok, you detail how you do that online and that it can be done remotely in Thailand.Sophie ******
OP@Andi **********
I have an estate agent but I manage any issues with the property.Activity
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