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What are the eligibility requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for a 20-year-old in Thailand?
What are the chances of a 20 year old being eligible for the DTV? I understand that’s the minimum age, but I doubt they are going to accept it? Like how can a typical 20 year old have 500,000 Baht in his personal bank? Even if I do, do they question the source? Or should I just contact an agent or go try the soft power route?
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A 20-year-old can apply for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) if they meet the financial requirement of 500,000 Baht in their personal bank account. While the minimum age for eligibility is indeed 21, the community suggests that many young individuals might have sufficient funds. Concerns about proving the source of funds may arise, but it's generally advised to apply directly rather than through an agent, and to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared.
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Ulv ***********
If you qualify you qualify. If they ask qualifying questions you answer. Should be quite straight forward :)
Brian ****
You think too much.
AllSabai ******
500,000 THB is not an amount to mention
It is less than 15k $
Many who works online or have done mining and earn profit could get that amount ( what equal ) in their account.
It is less than 15k $
Many who works online or have done mining and earn profit could get that amount ( what equal ) in their account.
Wannikea *********
Using what DTV purpose/route? You're overthinking. Plenty of young people have money.
Adrià ********
Minimum age for DTV it's 21 years old I think.
James ********
@Adrià *******
not listedAdrià ********
@James *******
tgats true my fault, it's 20 years old minimum
Lee ***********
Follow the criteria required to apply, if you can't then continue saving, get a remote worker opportunity and away you go, the rules are there to ensure some sort of protection for Thailand as well.
Romain ****
Why making things more complicated than they are ? You have minimum age, you have money, if you have job or portfolio that prove them that your situation is ok for working remotely from Thailand, just apply ?
Jeff **********
This
James ********
@Romain ***
agreed 👍
Henrik *****
No agent needed, better you hand over the documents to Embassy yourself instead of a agent go and hand over the documents.
You need to stay in the country of the Embassy, for the duration of the visa process anyway.
The financial requirements do also apply to soft power option.
You need to stay in the country of the Embassy, for the duration of the visa process anyway.
The financial requirements do also apply to soft power option.
Elías ********
Define typical, 'cause in many countries is not rare for people that age to have that money saved.
Elías ********
@David **********
but to answer your original question, the Embassy won't question the origin of the money, rather it would check or ask you to prove whether you've hold that money in your account for a few months or not (although this depends also on which embassy are you applying trhu).David ***********
@Elías *******
I am not the op but I appreciate the adviceNay *****
OPDefine many countries
David ***********
@Nay ****
there you goDavid ***********
@Nay ****
The term “many countries” is subjective and context-dependent. Generally, it refers to a significant or sizable number of nations in a given context. Here are some interpretations:1. Quantitative Context: “Many” often implies more than a few (3–5) and could range anywhere from 10 to 50 or more, depending on the total number being considered.
• For instance, “many countries” in the context of the world might mean 50+ out of the 195 recognized nations.
2. Proportional Context: If discussing a subset, “many” could refer to a majority or a noticeable proportion of that subset.
• Example: In a discussion about European countries, “many countries” could mean over half of the 44 nations in Europe.
3. General Usage: Sometimes, “many countries” is used vaguely to express that a considerable number is involved.
Mark ********
@David **********
Pedantic🤡Elías ********
@Nay ****
oh, that was certainly an error on my side. Instead of "many", "several" countries would be more accurate. I was referring to Korea and Japan, for instance. Might be similar in Taiwan and Singapore, although I can't give faith of those last two.David ***********
In what country is it typical for a 20 year old to save anything let alone 500,000baht?
Kevin ********
@David **********
my boy left uni with no overdraft and a very healthy bank account, but he worked all the way through uni as well as hammering out as much as he could during the holidays. UK based and paid cash for his 1st brand new car when he left and put deposit down on a house. Wanted to do it all on his own. It is not as rare as you think it is.Elías ********
@David **********
Korea and Japan. People here have a strong saving culture (regardless of age) and teenagers also work and save money during their school breaks. In the specific case of Korea, it's especially commonly among males to take one year or two off after high school graduation to work in non professional jobs and save money before enlisting in the army, because it is mandatory for all males to serve around two years.David ***********
@Mark *******
I agreeMark ********
@David **********
Most young people here don't understand the concept of responsibility and believe everything should be given to them.David ***********
@Elías *******
point taken and I agree that many Asian countries have a very good attitude to money and saving. I’m from UK and generally speaking, most young people here are more likely to have 500,000baht of debt rather than that amount in savings. Myself included at that age unfortunately, fortunately I realised eventually the importance of saving and investing.
Greg ********
I think you will be fine and do not need an agent.
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