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!

Ask Thailand · 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.

Tapan ******** · Answer

- 500,000 THB savings doesn't need to be shown as pay stubs. While sometimes a sudden big deposit to meet the conditions is questioned and source of funds is asked for. So, avoid that.

- Duration for which this money has to be seasoned depends on the embassy you will apply at. It could be 1-6 months depending on where you apply.

- If you can show your portfolio with continuous income flows coming in supported by already existing substantial savings, you should be fine. Higher the duration of consistent income flows, easier it gets.

- First 1 person gets the DTV as primary applicant and then others apply as dependents. 500,000 THB savings or sponsorship letter from the main applicant per dependent applicant will be required.

This above explanation is for Workation DTV.

There is another route which is soft power DTV, where rules and requirements are different. There financial stability is more important that regular income/ salary flows.

This is a brief overview to get you started. I will request that you research more regarding successful applicantions on this group.

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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