What are the best strategies for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand based on my online tutoring business?

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As a hobby and a way to supplement my income, I’ve been tutoring students online for the past several years. I’m planning to leave my job and want to live in Thailand and travel around South East Asia. I’m considering using my online tutoring as the basis for my DTV application rather than applying through the Soft Power route. Or would it just be better/easier just sign up for a Muay Thai Training or online herb course and apply via soft power. My goal is just to be able to live long term in Thailand.

I also have investments and savings that can support me while living in Thailand. Is it worth mentioning this in my application, or is it better to keep the application focused solely on my remote tutoring business?

ChatGPT suggested putting together a professional portfolio of around 10–20 pages that includes:

* A brief background about me (what should I even include here?)
* My teaching experience
* Previous teaching roles (including in-person positions)
* My online tutoring experience
* bank statements showing income 
* Qualifications and degrees
* My website, 
* YouTube channel. (I’ve only recently started my YouTube channel, have 9 subscribers so I’m not sure whether it’s worth including yet.)
* Examples of my teaching resources
* A short business plan explaining:
    * that I provide online tutoring and educational content remotely;
    * that my clients are based outside Thailand; and
    * that I intend to continue working remotely while living in Thailand.

For those who have had a DTV approved under the Workcation category, does this sound about right, or is it overkill? Is there anything you would definitely include—or leave out?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, considering whether to base their application on their online tutoring business or to pursue options like enrolling in a Muay Thai training or herb course under the Soft Power route. They also ponder the inclusion of their financial capabilities in the application and discuss the contents of a professional portfolio suggested for their application. They request feedback from those who have successfully obtained a DTV under the Workcation category.

John ********** · Answer

If you want to work remotely from Thailand you should get the DTV based on Workation to do so legally

Jayne ******** · Answer

Could I ask which online tutoring company you work for please 🙏

Andi *********** · Answer

You can get a DTV via your online tutoring. You can find posts by such applicants on the main DTV group on FB. I would drop the YT channel in your application. Keep it simple, based around your online teaching. You also need to submit contracts, business registration of companies you work for.

Graham ****** · Answer

There is a DTV specific group where these questions can be better answered

Ralf ********** · Answer

i will ask my AI

What are the best strategies for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand based on my online tutoring business?

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