What are the requirements and process for applying for the DTV Visa in Thailand with less than 6 months of income documentation?

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Hi all, quick question for those of you who were approved for the DTV Visa. Posting anonymously as family isn’t aware that we are making this plan to move this year.

I read it’s required to have 500,000 THB in your bank account and that it should be shown as 6 months of pay stubs?

I’m wondering if you can get approved if you have that amount already deposited from savings and less then 6 months of decently high income (I was monetized for YouTube content creation in December and previous to that was making $200-300 online from another online product I was selling from August last year).

December my income went up with being monetized and will continue too onwards (now closer to 3K-4K per month all together)I’m wondering when I can apply for DTV if the goal is to move in June of this year.

Do I need to wait 6 months for official regular income to apply or can I apply if I was making very little last year, and more this year. Can I apply in March as an example so 3 months of regular consistent income and get approved or do I need to essentially wait until I can show 6 months worth of paystubs that equal 500,000 THB?

Also do you need an immigration lawyer for this or is it a pretty easy process? I’m in Canada for reference and will be bringing myself, my husband and our two children with me so anyone who has personal experience from Canada would be lovely.

Thank you!

Anonymous ************* · Accepted Answer

The user inquires about the DTV Visa requirements, specifically regarding having 500,000 THB in savings and income verification. They question if a large deposit from savings can replace the need for 6 months of pay stubs, as they have recently started earning a higher income from YouTube. A commenter clarifies that the 500,000 THB does not have to be shown as pay stubs and that documentation requirements vary by embassy. They advise that consistent income streams will help the application but caution about sudden large deposits. They also mention nuances between different types of DTV visas and the potential advantage of having substantial savings.