What are the requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand regarding financial proof and dependent applications?

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Hi all,
My wife and I are planning to base ourselves in Thailand for the next 2–3 years and (fingers crossed) start our family there. I’m a remote employee for a U.S. company and my wife freelances. A few questions on the DTV process:

1) For the 500,000 THB financial requirement, will bank statements from investment/brokerage accounts be accepted, or do they need to be from a cash/checking/savings account? We have sufficient funds, but one account dipped below 500k recently due to an investment.

2) I’ve seen people mention an employer letter confirming permission to work remotely from Thailand. Is this actually required, and what wording do they expect?

3) I’ve also read that some consulates ask for recent payslips. My wife’s income varies as a freelancer. Because of Trump's shenanigans, lots of business (her clients) put a pause the last six months so he income has been very low to 0. Things are finally kicking in back into gear and she is signing up a few clients, but they won't likely start right before we apply for the DTV visa. Would this be a problem for her application even though we cover the minimum $ requirement? Would you recommend to have her as a dependent, rather than apply for her separate visa? 
4) If we apply for her as a dependent, does that mean I have to first get my DTV visa approved and then apply for her as a dependent? Is there a way to do it simulatenously?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user seeks guidance on various aspects of the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application process for relocating to Thailand with their spouse. Key questions include acceptance of investment account statements for the financial requirement, necessity for an employer letter confirming remote work permissions, implications of low freelance income, and the process for applying as a dependent.

Lane ******** · Answer

Consider having your wife apply and you be the dependant.

Assuming she has an LLC in place and can prove it is an established business she will have no problems.

You will be raising red flags with your employer left and right.

John ********** · Answer

1. You need to show money in a standard bank account

2. Yes its required. It needs to give you permission to work remotely from Thailand and state you won't work with any Thai entities or clients

3. Assuming you are actually married its probably easier to leave her as a dependant

4. You get yours first then she applies as your dependant, she needs to refer to your visa in her application

What are the requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand regarding financial proof and dependent applications?

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