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Is the DTV visa suitable for a freelance videographer planning to work in Thailand?

Ahmad **********
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Hello, i am planning to apply for the DTV, the nature of my work in my home country is a freelance videographer and marketer, i work in real estate mediation and with traditional businesses managing their social media presence, i meet all requirements but i was wondering if the DTV visa is the appropriate visa to apply for since i plan on doing the same type of work in thailand?
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The DTV visa is not suitable for individuals planning to work with Thai entities or generate income from businesses in Thailand. Individuals considering this visa should ensure they are working remotely without serving Thai clients, as doing so is against the DTV regulations. A Non-B visa along with a work permit is recommended for engaging in business activities within Thailand.
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Roxana ******
Roxana ******
Of course, not
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Are you using Thailand as only a home and then flying out to other countries to film? Or do you plan on working with and filming local Thai businesses? If the later, it is illegal and not part of the DTV.
Greg ******
Greg ******
Working for or with a Thai entity, serving Thai customers, or working with customers based in Thailand (whether Thai nationals or foreigners) is forbidden under the DTV. If you mean continuing to do the same job you’re already doing remotely from abroad, without involving any of the above, you may try applying.
Locked ********
Locked ********
You can try but if you read through the post a lot of media people have been getting METVs
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
“With tourist visa, travellers are strictly prohibited to conduct in all kinds of work including volunteer work and internship.”

METV and DTV is a tourist visa’s!
Expat******
Expat******
@Henrik ****
DTV is also a tourist visa.
Locked ********
Locked ********
@Henrik ****
No ish 😆🤣. That's what they are giving out instead
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
“With tourist visa, travellers are strictly prohibited to conduct in all kinds of work including volunteer work and internship.”

METV is a tourist visa !
Alastair ********************
Alastair ********************
You won't be able to do any of this in Thailand on a DTV. It explicitly states that you cannot work with Thai entities or generate an income from businesses in Thailand.

You will require a Non-B visa and work permit to do your business. In addition to that you need to ensure that whatever role you wish to undertake is does not fall under the many reserved (for Thai nationals) occupations.

I believe you asked this same question in another forum to which you have received a number of similar replies.
Greg ********
Greg ********
What do you mean same type of work in Thailand? Do you mean with properties located in Thailand?

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