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

Dec 27, 2025
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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.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is considering applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while working remotely, with a contract confirming remote employment. They inquire about the minimum work duration required before applying, noting previous experience in Thailand on a Non-B visa. Comments provide insights into application approval difficulties based on location—specifically mentioning Malaysia's strictness and the relative ease of Vietnam. Additionally, there are suggestions about demonstrating self-employment or business activities to improve visa approval chances.
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Anonymous *************
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If I do soft power, will they ask for any employment details or my bank balance is good enough?
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.
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.