What are my options for obtaining a long-term visa in Thailand given my situation?

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The DTV seems perfect for me and I intend to apply in about 6 months time. I could apply for a retirement visa but I don't want to have money tied up in a Thai bank. 
I do intend to spend 6 months a year in Thailand and 6 months in UK as I have joint custody of my daughter in UK. A 5 year visa would be ideal as my daughter would be 17 years old when the DTV expires.
I was thinking of the workcation route as I do accounts for a UK limited company however this is part-time and only pays £300 gross each month. Most of my monthly income is from a private pension. I'm concerned that this would not be accepted. Any views?
I have been told by my UK dentist that I need some work doing on my gums which makes soft power an option. What I don't understand with soft power is how any activity, muay Thai, cookery  dentistry could be dragged out fir 5 years.
Apologies that this post is so long-winded. 🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is considering applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, which would allow them to spend half the year in Thailand and half in the UK due to joint custody of their daughter. They have concerns about the income requirements since their part-time work pays only £300 gross per month and most income comes from a private pension. The discussion includes insights on the DTV application process, options for proving employment, and the ambiguity surrounding the soft power activities allowed for the visa. Various comments suggest that it is possible to qualify without stringent income requirements, but there are no guarantees regarding the availability of the DTV in six months.

Matt ******* · Answer

There’s no guarantee that the DTV will still be around in 6 months. They just flip flopped on extended visa on arrivals from 60 days back to 30. If you know you want to get one it’s better to get now even if it means wasting the first 5 or 6 months.

Henrik ***** · Answer

DTV does not make you eligable to get a Thai Bankaccount anyway, since it is a tourist visa.

Real longterm visa’s can make you eligable for Thai bankaccount, but there is no guarenty that the banks will let you open one.

Anonymous ************* · Answer

Ah thank you for all your advice. Looks promising. And yes I am an overthinker 😀

Wannikea ********* · Answer

There is no income requirement. If you can get a couple documents from your employer work contract, and employment certificate stating you are employed, your duties, and specifically you are authorized to work remotely in Thailand then you are set. You might supply the business registration to show it's a legit company. You can supply a brief cover letter outlining your pension/alternative income etc.

Cliff ********* · Answer

You are completely overthinking this.

It’s a great deal, get it while you can.

Who knows what will be acceptable in 6 months.

If you look at other postings, you will see the most ridiculous reasons used for "soft power". Dental work is actually pretty good.

Matthew ******* · Answer

Remote Worker could be better, 300 might not be enough but if you could have the employment letter stating your job function and that company allow you to work from Thailand is enough. A cover letter stating your income from company as well as income from pension, along with the 500k THB all in the same account or other accounts as long you explain it in your cover letter supplied with full bank statement no redact.

Alicia ******** · Answer

As long as you have the 500k bhat and letter saying you can work in Thailand you pass.

Greg ******** · Answer

There is no income requirement with Workaytion. I think you would be fine getting it in the UK. Easy for you to prove the ongoing activity too shoukd it be asked. Friends have done similar to you instead of spouse visa as they only spend about half a year in Thailand from the UK.

What are my options for obtaining a long-term visa in Thailand given my situation?

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