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What are the costs and requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
Hi. Im trying to make sense of this DTV and Im constantly coming up with more questions the more I read!!!!
1) Is the 10.000 baht fee the full cost of the visa? (Without using an agent)
2) If accepted, do you only need to complete the first 6 months of the activity in the whole 5 years?
3) If accepted, are you required to leave EVERY 180 days and if so, how long do you need to be outside Thailand for and when you return, do you get another 180 day stamp?
4) Is teaching online accepted?
I am over 50 and would qualify for the Non-O retirement visa but I want to continue receiving an income rather than just watch my own bank account reduce as I age! You cannot jump from a retirement visa and then start working or at least that is what I was advised but that was over 5 years ago
Online teaching supplies me with enough to live on easily in Thailand so I would much prefer to take this route if I am eligible.
I have the funds required (500.000)
1) Is the 10.000 baht fee the full cost of the visa? (Without using an agent)
2) If accepted, do you only need to complete the first 6 months of the activity in the whole 5 years?
3) If accepted, are you required to leave EVERY 180 days and if so, how long do you need to be outside Thailand for and when you return, do you get another 180 day stamp?
4) Is teaching online accepted?
I am over 50 and would qualify for the Non-O retirement visa but I want to continue receiving an income rather than just watch my own bank account reduce as I age! You cannot jump from a retirement visa and then start working or at least that is what I was advised but that was over 5 years ago
Online teaching supplies me with enough to live on easily in Thailand so I would much prefer to take this route if I am eligible.
I have the funds required (500.000)
Answer summary
The DTV visa process generates several inquiries, primarily concerning its cost, duration, and eligibility for online teaching. Key points include: the 10,000 baht fee is the full cost without an agent; you must leave Thailand every 180 days for at least one night to reset your visa; online teaching is acceptable as long as it’s not for Thai companies. Additionally, the Non-O retirement visa may offer more benefits for long-term residency.
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Henrik *****
If wanting to stay in Thailand more or less forever, then the non-o is a far better way, since you will not be on a tourist visa (DTV) but on a real longterm visa (non-o), which will give you better rights to live as a expat in Thailand.
Use the allready posted answers in the group, to get a better understanding of how DTV works and how to apply.
All questions have been answered countless times.
Use the allready posted answers in the group, to get a better understanding of how DTV works and how to apply.
All questions have been answered countless times.
Avigail *******
I'm a private online teacher. I provided my business license, accountant letter, receipts and website photos. And bank details of course.
Amanda ************
Maybe look into soft power medicine. For me it was less complicated and I could still use my remote work for income.
Anonymous *************
OPHi
Any chance you can elaborate? Im happy to PM if you prefer
@Ama***
Thanks for the alternative, I asked about this a couple of months ago but no-one replied so I just assumed no-one reading had gone down that routeAny chance you can elaborate? Im happy to PM if you prefer
Amanda ************
Anonymous participant send me a PM
Anonymous *************
OP@Amanda ***********
done
Mika ********
yes you have to leave every 180 days as of now you can leave and return same day.
yes you can teach online for a company that is based outside of thailand
yes you can teach online for a company that is based outside of thailand
Christopher ********
I think you don’t need it.
After Reading question number one you don’t need to apply.
After Reading question number one you don’t need to apply.
Anonymous *************
OP@Christopher *******
Please dont think. I dont want to be partly responsible for any trauma you may suffer. TDS has already taken hold 😉
Mark **********
Could I be cheeky and ask which teaching agency you work for? Are they/you UK based? What qualifications were asked for when you joined and how much work are you getting?
I'm a UK primary teacher of 30 years and plan on going the DTV route when I retire in a couple of years to top up the teachers pension, just trying to work out if I need a TEFL in addition to my teaching degree.
Thanks in advance. 👍
I'm a UK primary teacher of 30 years and plan on going the DTV route when I retire in a couple of years to top up the teachers pension, just trying to work out if I need a TEFL in addition to my teaching degree.
Thanks in advance. 👍
Anonymous *************
OP@Mark *********
Hi Mark. So the platform I work for is outside the UK. The students pay the platform and the platform pays the tutors. Most will ask for the TEFL. I did mine during Covid as I was sat in my room doing nothing so I got it done in one very long night with only 2 coffees!! I bought my TEFL from Groupon for about £15 and it was acceptable so Id advise getting that. Also you have a BA so there will be plenty of options for you to pick and choose an online platform that suits you
Mark **********
Anonymous participant thanks for the info, would you be happy to provide a link to the agency's could have a look? As I say, I'm a couple of years away but it helps to be prepared, I just about to drop down to 4 days and take my FS60 pension as the years seem to have snuck up on me. 😂
I'm hoping the DTV lasts long enough for 3abd my wife to take advantage of it.
I hope you enjoy a happy retirement in Thailand. 👍👍
I'm hoping the DTV lasts long enough for 3abd my wife to take advantage of it.
I hope you enjoy a happy retirement in Thailand. 👍👍
Joe *********
i have a friend that would be interested also please pm me it
Aud***
Does anyone know if you need a specific income for a specific period of time to apply as a online tutor? I have 500 000 baht in my account, but I am worried about the proof of online work because I am still working on building my student base as a online tutor.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Anonymous *************
OP@Aud***
Hi Ive already looked into this and your teaching profile needs to be active at the time of application. They will ask you to show up to date payslips. Im currently in the UK and not teaching online for 2 reasons, so my profile will need a month action on it with relevant payslips
My idea will be to go to VN first, get my profile active again then apply from Hanoi as I hear thats a pretty good option
As far as Im aware, there is no hourly rate they base things on. Just supply the payslips and it shows you are actively working in the field you are applying through
Aud***
Anonymous participant ok thank you so much! I'm not sure how many clients and/or salary I'll have on my paychecks so I am a little worried about that
Aud***
Anonymous participant i didn't understood correctly, yes i'm working on preply!
Anonymous *************
OP@Aud***
The last I saw recruiting were Preply and there's always google 🙂Aud***
Anonymous participant ok thank you, I don't know any :/
Anonymous *************
OP@Aud***
Id register with a platform who are recruiting if you are worried. They will supply you with the students and payslipsForeign teachers earn around 35.000 bottom rate at state schools so if you're gettin somewhere around that figure you shouldnt have any issues
Anonymous ******************
1) Yes
2) Not clear
3) Yes, but better leave at least a week earlier since one will be subject to taxation if they live in Thailand for 180 days continuously. And just to be safe, stay at least 1 night outside Thailand, when you re enter Thailand, you will get another 180-day stamp
4) Yes, as long as it’s remote, but you must not take Thai client nor work for Thai company
2) Not clear
3) Yes, but better leave at least a week earlier since one will be subject to taxation if they live in Thailand for 180 days continuously. And just to be safe, stay at least 1 night outside Thailand, when you re enter Thailand, you will get another 180-day stamp
4) Yes, as long as it’s remote, but you must not take Thai client nor work for Thai company
Marb ********
Anonymous participant 745 don’t give advice if you don’t know.. completely wrong about the tax statement.
Anonymous ******************
@Marb *******
Chill bro, this is a learning opportunity for all of us. Care to share what is right then?Anonymous ******************
@Marb *******
It’s already explained by anonymous participant 346 since last night and given that I wasn’t sure what you meant by “completely wrong about the statement” but now I got it.Marb ********
Anonymous participant 745 it’s 180 days in a calendar year. Whether or not it’s consecutive makes zero difference. All I’m saying is giving the wrong advice could land some people in trouble. Their own fault for not doing more research themselves though I guess
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 745 regarding your answer to 3, its not 180 days continuously, its 180 per calender year, does not matter if you do one 6 month stay or month in, month out 6 times. If you are in country more than 180 days combined that year, tax resident
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 745 Thanks agent 745, my students are all outside Thailand and the company that pays me is also outside Thailand, which has brought up another question which I will comment in reply to the 180 day situation with agent 346 😆
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant
The law is there but law enforcement is another thing to discuss 😁
Even if DTVers are taxed for the incomes remitted to Thailand, it ain’t that much. And for those from the country that has double-tax agreement with Thailand, they don’t need to pay. Anyhow, I wouldn’t worry much about the tax thing.
The law is there but law enforcement is another thing to discuss 😁
Even if DTVers are taxed for the incomes remitted to Thailand, it ain’t that much. And for those from the country that has double-tax agreement with Thailand, they don’t need to pay. Anyhow, I wouldn’t worry much about the tax thing.
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 745 sound and Im from England FYI and its not so much the amount, although Id rather keep every satang! Its more about the paperwork, I know what theyre like with anything paperwork related over there and Id like to avoid that like the plague!
Anonymous ******************
3) That's 180 days and more per calendar year... Continously or not doesn't matter.
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 346 So Im OK to stay 180 days, leave for a night or longer, and get another 180 days for 5 years? Ive read about border bounces rather than immigration. Id rather border bounce as I like a change of scenery every so often anyway
As for taxation, this does concern me as I wasnt aware I would need to pay tax on my earnings that I make outside Thailand and transferring money from WISE or PP etc is just what tourists do, or am I getting my wires crossed?
Or does the 180 day limit cancel out the need to pay tax? Cheers
As for taxation, this does concern me as I wasnt aware I would need to pay tax on my earnings that I make outside Thailand and transferring money from WISE or PP etc is just what tourists do, or am I getting my wires crossed?
Or does the 180 day limit cancel out the need to pay tax? Cheers
Anonymous ******************
Participant(e) anonyme No, it will restart with a new fiscal year from the 1st of Jan. So you could stay 179 days from the 1st of Jan 2026.
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 346 Brilliant thanks for that confirmation. While you're here, relating to the 180 days in a calender year . . . to me, the calendar year runs from Jan to Dec, so if I arrived in say October, is that when MY 180 days commences and as such, will need to exit by April?
Anonymous ******************
Participant(e) anonyme Yes, you're fine going out/in to get another 189 days. As for taxes, this is only on remitted money to Thailand (transfers from abroad to a Thai account, cash, credit card), when spending 180 days per calendar year or more and it depends on the treaty your country has with Thailand (if any). If you're spending less than 180 days, there is no tax to pay whatever you do.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 346
So it’s cumulative, not consecutive ? Thanks, I didn’t know that
So it’s cumulative, not consecutive ? Thanks, I didn’t know that
Anonymous ******************
Participant anonyme 745 That's correct. It's cumulative. 👍
Rob ******
Anonymous participant 745 3 ,In regards to tax, Only applies to remote workers, not people on Softpower activity, people have returned the same day, there is no rule to stay outside of Thailand for a set time on dtv
Anonymous ******************
@Rob *****
Wrong, it applies to any foreigners spending 180 days and more in Thailand per calendar year. When doing so, you're automatically becoming a tax resident and may or not pay taxes depending on your situation on remitted money to Thailand.Anonymous ******************
@Rob *****
It's on remitted money to Thailand. Whatever money you bring to Thailand. Employed or not, it will not change it. It could be via transfers, cash or credit card. That's for sure a mess to declare the two least but that's how the law is made.Rob ******
Anonymous participant 346 If you are not employed/remote worker how can you pay tax ? you can only be taxed on earnings, if you have no income/earnings there is nothing to tax
Anonymous ******************
@Rob *****
Yes, for those on Soft power activity, as long as they don’t have incomes remitted to Thailand, no tax (might be one of the reasons why most of the banks won’t open bank account for DTVer) Coming back to Thailand the same day also works, but just to be safe, some stay at least a night outside Thailand, I am aware there is no rule for that ✌️
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