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What are the requirements for applying for a remote worker DTV in Thailand as a sole proprietor of a foreign company?

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Oct 1, 2025

3 days ago

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

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As every embassy or consulate has slightly different requirements / paperwork for a DTV, I wanted to run this scenario by all of you so that you can point out any pitfalls I might encounter.

I want to apply for a remote workers DTV in a few months.

Recently I set up a Sole Proprietorship company in another country (  Indonesia  ) where I would be acting as the sole shareholder/ director of the company but not as an employee.

The company specializes in Business Consultancy and this is the seasonal work I would be doing while inside Thailand for six months a year. 

None of my client base is inside Thailand, all Europe.

The problem is, like Thailand it is a PITA to sort out work permits and business visas for Indonesia but I do NOT need any special visa to be an UNPAID director or shareholder of a company registered there.

The only future income I will be earning will be when I will be remotely working while in Thailand.

So, taking into consideration that I am not an employee but a  documented business owner / majority shareholder of a non Thai company  with no proof of income YET , will this pass the application process and can it be explained away ?

I can show 500.000 thb in a Thai bank account for over 3 months.

Still undecided as to where I will apply.

Suggestions, comments and advice how to address this issue appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand while being a sole proprietor of a business in Indonesia. They express concerns about proving income, as they will not have any tangible income from their business at the time of application and will only show funds in a Thai bank account. The comments suggest that the user might face challenges due to the lack of proof of income and propose alternative methods such as providing a work contract or exploring other visa options.

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John **********

You would need to write yourself a contract with the company that gave you permission to work remotely from Thailand and charge through the company. You sure seem to have gone about this in the hardest way possible, why not just be a freelancer? Show your contracts with the companies you work for, show income, show the 500k and you should be good to go. The alternative is Soft Power but they can still ask for evidence of how you will support yourself for the 5 year period of the visa