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Is rental income sufficient for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application?
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Dec 22, 2025
4 months ago
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello everyone,
I would like to ask for some advice regarding the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), based on my personal situation.
My main source of income comes from property rental. I manage a rental property that provides regular income, and this has been my main source of earnings for several years. I don’t have a classic online or remote job, but I can clearly demonstrate sufficient funds and financial stability if required.
I’ve spoken with an agency that claims many “traditional” DTV applications are being rejected or delayed for weeks, while they offer a fast-track option (1–3 days) at a high cost.
Before considering that route, I’d like to understand whether my profile (rental income / asset-based income rather than online employment) is generally acceptable for a standard DTV application.
Has anyone here with a similar background (property rental, passive or asset-based income) successfully applied for the DTV through the regular embassy process? If so, where did you apply and what kind of documentation was most important?
Any real experiences or insights would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance.
I would like to ask for some advice regarding the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), based on my personal situation.
My main source of income comes from property rental. I manage a rental property that provides regular income, and this has been my main source of earnings for several years. I don’t have a classic online or remote job, but I can clearly demonstrate sufficient funds and financial stability if required.
I’ve spoken with an agency that claims many “traditional” DTV applications are being rejected or delayed for weeks, while they offer a fast-track option (1–3 days) at a high cost.
Before considering that route, I’d like to understand whether my profile (rental income / asset-based income rather than online employment) is generally acceptable for a standard DTV application.
Has anyone here with a similar background (property rental, passive or asset-based income) successfully applied for the DTV through the regular embassy process? If so, where did you apply and what kind of documentation was most important?
Any real experiences or insights would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The query seeks advice on the acceptance of rental income as a primary source for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application. The author, who manages rental properties, questions whether asset-based income qualifies under standard DTV requirements. Community responses confirm that rental income is generally acceptable, provided the individual can prove active management and financial stability. Users share personal experiences and emphasize documentation related to income sources and savings, suggesting that one can apply directly without needing a visa agency.
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Anonymous ******************
Id say you'll be ok. My wife and myself do virtually the same thing, we're landlords and ours were easy in London.
I do think it helps if you apply and it all ties together. Hence we generally live in London, the business is in London, applied in London.
I do think it helps if you apply and it all ties together. Hence we generally live in London, the business is in London, applied in London.
Carrie ****
My husband did soft power DTV and provided proof (bank statement) to show that he has rental income going monthly into his Singapore bank account. His DTV was approved in Hanoi with no further questions about how he'll support himself while in Thailand.
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carrie ***
Thanks for sharing this, that’s really helpful. Good to know that rental income worked for the soft power DtvReply to
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Irfy****
Are your rental properties outside of Thailand?
Is the rental income going into a bank account outside of Thailand?
Are you able to remotely manage the tenants and maintenance of the properties, either with or without a management company?
Do you do the admin, ie reply to emails with the tenants, use online landlord building insurance etc?
Do you do the bookkeeping and sending information to the accountant, or submit your tax documents yourself?
Do you have a tax return for 2024 or 2025?
If all are a ‘yes’ then you do not need a visa agency. You can apply as a remote worker.
Use Google and AI to find the relevant documents you need. Most are related to proving your sources of income, 500k+ savings and that you can work remotely.
Is the rental income going into a bank account outside of Thailand?
Are you able to remotely manage the tenants and maintenance of the properties, either with or without a management company?
Do you do the admin, ie reply to emails with the tenants, use online landlord building insurance etc?
Do you do the bookkeeping and sending information to the accountant, or submit your tax documents yourself?
Do you have a tax return for 2024 or 2025?
If all are a ‘yes’ then you do not need a visa agency. You can apply as a remote worker.
Use Google and AI to find the relevant documents you need. Most are related to proving your sources of income, 500k+ savings and that you can work remotely.
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIrfy7674 Yes, that’s correct.
The property is outside Thailand, the income goes to a bank account outside Thailand, and everything is managed remotely (admin, communication, maintenance coordination and bookkeeping).
Thanks for clarifying, that’s very helpful.
The property is outside Thailand, the income goes to a bank account outside Thailand, and everything is managed remotely (admin, communication, maintenance coordination and bookkeeping).
Thanks for clarifying, that’s very helpful.
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KC ****
I did rental income but I also had a new remote business model and significant savings and pension income ontop of rental income
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@KC ***
Great! Thanks for sharing, helpful to know how it worked for you.KC ****
I did it all myself and I got approved within three weeks at London embassy
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John **********
As long as you actively manage the properties, arrange maintenance, tenancies, etc and can show yo do that should be OK for a DTV workation application
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Thanks, that’s helpful and aligns with my situation.Reply to
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Greg ********
Pal from UK had no issue getting DTV with rental properties. Basically said his job was remotely approving maintenance etc. As for fast track which Embassy is the agent pushing? There is no official fast track service so are they are claiming they can bribe embassy staff?
Max ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
Thanks for sharing, that’s helpful to know.Just to clarify, when I mentioned “fast track” I was referring to a private agency that offered to handle the whole application process for a fee, not an official embassy fast-track service. I’m simply trying to understand the real differences between applying directly and using an agency, based on real experiences.
Greg ********
@Max **********
I see nothing wrong with using an agency for peace of mind and a QA check. Those that charge a reasonable fee with money back guarantee. Anyone asking outrageous fees and making wild promises I would avoid.Reply to
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