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

DTV Visa Flexible Stay in Thailand Workcation Remote Work Visa Long-Term Visa Options Soft Power Activities Retirement Visa Alternatives Pension Income for Visa

Mar 17, 2025

a month ago

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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. 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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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.