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What are the experiences of expats obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand, specifically for remote work in construction?

Digital Nomad Visa Thailand Visa Rules Remote Work in Thailand Construction Industry Professionals Expat Experiences in Thailand

Neil ******

asked Sep 11, 2024

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Just received my DTV, issued from London. It took 7 days but that was because they wanted better images of my passport and photo.  When I resent them it was issued in 2 days and cost £300.  I’m a construction project manager in England which means some of my work can be done remotely

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The original poster shared their experience of obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from London, highlighting the processing time of 7 days which was extended due to requests for better document images. After resending the required images, the visa was issued within 2 days at a cost of £300. Several commenters discussed their thoughts on remote work in the construction sector, expressing interest in the feasibility of conducting such work from Thailand and noting the benefits of the DTV for remote workers.

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Roberto *********

It's great to see more people taking advantage of this new visa. It's opened many doors for remote workers.

2 years ago

Scott ***********

That’s good to hear

@Neil *****

as I’m a QS for a construction company so can work remotely a lot of the time and was wondering weather I would get the visa being a QS so this has pleased me 😎

2 years ago

Tommy ********

A construction manager in the U.K. coming to Thailand? That’s a first I’ve heard in terms of a “digital nomads” role overseas. Wouldn’t you have to be on site? Isn’t Thailand a bit far away?

2 years ago

David *******

@Tommy *******

...no, they often don't have to be , especially during the pre-planning stages👍🏻 anyways, pleased Neil has got it and can enjoy the extra time here. 😊

2 years ago

David *******

Pull your head out the sand Tommy!

2 years ago

Tommy ********

@David ******

construction managers often have to be on site. Hence my question. It’s odd seeing that profession living 12 hours away in a different country.

Pull your head out of the dust David, many people would question the same.

2 years ago

Neil ******

@Tommy *******

yes mate, a lot of the work is done before the ‘ground is broken’ . design, teams meetings etc. I spend around 6 months a year in thailand but not in one block, a lot of travelling but this means I don’t have to worry about visa’s and border runs

2 years ago