What are the requirements and considerations for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand as a freelancer?

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I'm looking to move to Thailand by the end of this year, and would like to apply for the DTV using the professional portfolio / freelancer approach.

I'm currently a contract Software Engineer in London. Previous roles allowed remote working, although the current one requires hybrid attendance on site. The umbrella company that handles the admin side said they would be happy to provide a reference saying that the nature of my work is remote-capable, and that I have had remote-capable roles in the past.

I have the required funds split between my current account and an instant access digital regular saver.

I'd be looking to apply in a month or two, which would then be a couple of months before my current role ends. The intention would be to provide software/consultancy services remotely to non-Thai clients, rather than relying purely on my current contract.

Can anyone see any flaws in this plan? Thanks in advance, and thanks for all the other helpful posts and replies in this group - it's a really great resource!

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A user plans to move to Thailand and apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) using their freelance skills as a software engineer. They seek advice on their application strategy, emphasizing the importance of showing their work can be done remotely and confirming that they will not work for Thai clients. Commenters suggest making the employer's permission explicit regarding remote work from Thailand and ensuring all funding requirements are met. They also recommend avoiding speculative future work projections and focusing on solidifying the current work situation.

John ********** · Answer

Any letter needs to give you explicit permission to work remotely from Thailand, just remote work is not enough. It all needs to state that you won't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand

Robert ******* · Answer

It works much better to make a plan according the requirements of the visa.

Spend some time to read and learn than make your plan.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Male it clear that none of the clients are in Thailand. Even if the salary source is UK you cannot be doing any work for people or businesses in Thailand.

And put all 500k into one account. For 3 months.

Danza ******* · Answer

Your application is pretty much the same as mine / same embassy, my contract showed a year. They want you already locked into a long term work arrangement, I would avoid including any projections of future work, rather make your current situation appear more solid.

Steve ******* · Answer

The letter should also say your company has no business interests in Thailand to help so there is no risk, in reality its very simple..dont over think it and London embassy is very helpful. If genuine like you seem to be it will be very straight forward.

choose******* · Answer

I think your employer need to be very explicit here. Your work can be done remotely and your employer allows you to work remotely from Thailand.

What are the requirements and considerations for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand as a freelancer?

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