This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What are the requirements for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand if working remotely?

DTV visa remote work visa application process Thai visa types employment requirements British Passport Non-B visa Thailand visa approval process Malaysia Vietnam

Dec 27, 2025

4 months ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thinking to apply for a DTV based on working remotely. My job is entirely remote and that shall be written on the contract which I’ll use to apply. However, I would only start working in mid January. Is there a minimum time I need to be working for before I can apply for the DTV? I have a British Passport and been working in Thailand on a Non B for the last 4 years before resigning. Would apply from Malaysia or Vietnam.

589

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is considering applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while working remotely but wants to know the minimum work duration required before application. They have a British passport and have previously worked in Thailand on a Non-B visa for four years. Comments suggest that the approval process for the DTV visa can vary depending on the location of the application, with Kuala Lumpur being the strictest and Vietnam being more favorable for approval. Additionally, guidance is given to consider a 'soft power' activity for the DTV application due to the lack of documented proof of existing client contracts or business activity.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted DTV Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Indo-Thai ******************

@Indo-Thai ***************

solutions for every problems.

4 months ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

If I do soft power, will they ask for any employment details or my bank balance is good enough?

4 months ago

James ********

Pardon me....

Do yourself a BIG FAVOR...

Suggest you select a soft power activity for the DTV visa.

You're asking à Thai Embassy or Consulate to grant you a 5 years DTV visa for something you have no documented proof of actively conducting a business with client contracts, income, tax returns, portfolio of services provided clients outside of Thailand....in essence...

A Start-up business to obtain the DTV visa.

4 months ago

Andi ***********

KL Malaysia is the strictest embassy for DTV approval, lots of posts detail why. Penang is easier for approval some say. Vietnam very popular for its' ease of approval and has approved newly employed as some approval posts show.

4 months ago

Reply to

Andi ***********

Can I transition from a work visa to freelancing in Thailand with a DTV visa?

1 comments

5 months ago

What are the requirements for applying for a DTV visa under the workation category in Thailand?

4 comments

5 months ago

Is the application process for the Digital Nomad (DTV) visa in Thailand straightforward for remote workers?

15 comments

6 months ago