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Is there a way to avoid the 15k bank balance requirement for a DTV visa to live and teach in Thailand?

DTV visa bank balance requirement Non-B visa work permit teaching in Thailand visa application process

Apr 1, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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I’m sure it’s been asked before but I’m not sure what keywords to type in to look for it. With this said, I’d like to know if there’s a way around having 15k in my bank account to get my DTV. My wife and I plan to move to Thailand mid April and live for a few years to teach at schools in rural area. Please let me know what to do

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about bypassing the 15,000 THB bank account requirement for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) to live and teach in Thailand. However, multiple comments clarify that the DTV is not suitable for those looking to work, as it does not permit employment. Instead, they recommend obtaining a Non-B visa and a work permit to legally teach in the country. The conversation stresses the importance of researching visa options and complying with legal requirements.

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

Go back to school to learn. No wonder anonymous out of embarrassment

a year ago

Wesley ********

Hahahaha you cannot teach at schools on DTV. You need a different visa.

Do some research first, please!

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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Thank you to those who have been helpful. I am still learning as I go and I’m not trying to do anything illegally. I saw on another social platform that there were other ways around this but I did not know it was illegal. I’m also still learning which permit would best fit me.

a year ago

Greg ******

Anonymous participant The only 100% legal way is to obtain a work permit and register your work under it. Many agents may offer various solutions, but in most cases, they are not operating legally themselves.

a year ago

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Greg ******

Adam *******

Hopefully not teaching English 🤞

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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@Adam ******

no lol. I’ll be teaching trade skills.

a year ago

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Marianne ********

Find the jobs first, then apply for the correct visas.

The DTV is not the visa for you in this situation. You need a different visa and a work permit.

a year ago

Dave *****

Get a work visa you muppet. Btw, with your lack of ability to research even the basics, I am not sure you should be teaching.

a year ago

Bob **********

Yes there’s a way around the 500k don’t apply as you cannot work in Thailand on a DTV

a year ago

Luit *****************

The 500K THB is a hard requirement, but since you want to work in Thailand it is not important for you, because DTV is not the visa you need

a year ago

Greg ******

As mentioned, you cannot work in Thailand on a DTV visa. To teach, you must obtain a work permit and a Non-B visa.