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What are the differences between the DTV, Non-O, and Non-B visas for working remotely in Thailand?

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Nov 18, 2025

5 months ago

Roy ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

An I ask the group, is the 5 year visa x5 of 180 day periods? And would you prefer it to non-o / non-b? I need to support working remotely as a network security engineer / cybersecurity engineer

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the suitability of the 5-year Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) compared to Non-O and Non-B visas for working remotely in Thailand, specifically for a cybersecurity engineer. Key insights reveal the DTV allows flexibility without strict entry/exit periods, whereas Non-O and Non-B visas are tied to work permits requiring employment by Thai companies. Additionally, some comments suggest that while DTV offers a straightforward option for remote work, it has different entry and stay parameters compared to traditional work-related visas.

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5 months ago

Gero *************

Yes. 5x 180 days is 5-years

5 months ago

Roy ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

What I'm reading is some people aren't leaning thailand for 180 days, but instantly reforming to extend their visa.

5 months ago

Phil ******

@Roy *******

yes allowed sotypicallt 9 180 day periods

5 months ago

Roy ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'd normally think family visa would be the way.. But nothing comes close to the DTV for a foreigner. I'm going to go with that I think

5 months ago

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Roy ********

Elías ********

There aren't periods for the DTV. You enter and exit as you wish within the visa validity. Which means you can make it 5 years + 180 days

5 months ago

John **********

There's really only 2 visa options that allow you to legally work remotely for a non Thai company outside of Thailand. The DTV is the easiest one to get, the LTR Remote Worker one has very high requirements for both the applicant and the company they work for

5 months ago

Roy ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

That's what I was thinking.. As limited the DTV is to a non-o, it suits my needs and covers me for fully remote roles outside of thailand.

As daft as it might sound I'm leaning toward the DTV

5 months ago

Josh ********

@Roy *******

I’m a remote worker living in Thailand on DTV. I’ve met a number of people here on DTV visas, including a security principal engineer from Iran here in Phuket. We’re everywhere.

5 months ago

John **********

@Roy *******

really you have no choice. A Non-O doesn't support working remotely for a company outside of Thailand

5 months ago

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John **********

Greg ********

To get a Non-B with WP you need to be employed by Thai Company. For O and WP is same, Thai company. The LTR is available if you earn enough and the company is large enough. That is a better option.

5 months ago

Robert *******

DTV is valid for 5 years and during this validity you get 180 days of stay when you enter Thailand

a Non Immigrant O visa gives once 90 days on entry, you are allowed to work with this visa in combination with the work permit, which can only applied for by a Thai company.

a Non Immigrant B visa only gives once 90 days on entry and can only be obtained in combination with a work permit, which can only applied for by a Thai company.

If you need to work on-line for a company outside Thailand, the DTV is the best option

5 months ago

Roy ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I appreciate the input. An option might be for the wife to have a consultancy company which recruits me.

After 180 days for dtv, you can leave and re-enter same day.. Is that correct? Are you limited to how many entries do you know during the 5 years?

5 months ago

Andrew *********

@Roy *******

The company would need to employ 2 Thais for you to get a WP and subsequently a years extension. You'd also need business premises which immigration will inspect. Be aware theres is a huge crackdown on companies skirted the rules now and the last 2 years. You are correct about the 180 days and so far there is no limit to the amount of entries.

5 months ago

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Andrew *********

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