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Is there a one-year nomad visa to work remotely from Thailand without a work permit?

May 2, 2022
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E. ******************
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One of my friends asked about a one year nomad visa that allows someone to stay and work remotely from Thailand without a work permit. He sent an article from Jan 2022. Anyone know more about it?
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There is ongoing discussion about a potential digital nomad visa for Thailand, but as of now, it has not been officially implemented. A new visa category referred to as LTR (Long-Term Residence) is expected, targeting remote workers among others, but there are strict requirements being proposed, including proof of substantial income and relevant employment experience.
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Terary **********
From what I read the requirements made it a little silly. Advanced degree or high income ($250,000 US with a million bucks in the bank). It really makes more sense to send two years abroad, 3 months Thailand, 3 Months Malaysia, ....
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Michael ***********
It's a proposal only at the moment: "For those interested in gaining a digital nomad visa, proof of earning $40,000 USD per year is required, along with having health insurance coverage of at least $100,000 USD." I think there were other requirements mentioned as well, (something about a master's degree and proof of two years employment) but we'll have to wait and see what their final version says.
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Will ************
I very much doubt someone uploading a load of videos to youtube and getting a small wage for it will qualify for the proposed new visa type.
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Frank-Steven ***********
Either what
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says, or, on a more optimistic note, it may be launched some time this month. There is supposed to be a new visa category referred to as LTR, with 4 sub-categories. One of which is designed for "Work-From-Thailand Professional (remote worker)". The exact requirements are not known yet. There will likely be requirements such as proven minimum earnings, work experience and (bad news for many remote workers) a contract with reputable (big) companies. At least that is what the SMART visa unit of the Board of Investment BOI told me.
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John ********
You're going to have to buy an Elite Visa.
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Brandon ************
They've been talking about a Visa like this for years. It doesn't exist and it may not ever.
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