What are the requirements for working remotely on a DTV in Thailand, including minimum hours and income?

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Nov 14, 2024

a month ago

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DTV as a remote worker - weekly minimum hours required?

Hi All, sorry if this has already been covered elsewhere but I did a search here and couldn't find an answer, also on the Thai Embassy Canberra website this question isn't specifically addressed. 

If applying for a DTV as a remote worker, is there a minimum number of hours you are required to work a week/minimum income required per week? 

I have more than the required savings of 500,000 TBH in my bank account.

Does anyone also know if you haven't got a remote work contract in place at the time of application, it would be recommended to apply through the soft power route, and then try to secure online work while in Thailand (with an Australian company) and swap over the category of the DTV? I would be applying from Australia, and would preferably like to be earning some income via remote work while in Thailand. 

Any advice on this would be very much appreciated! 🙂

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation addresses the requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) as a remote worker in Thailand, specifically regarding minimum working hours and income. It's noted that there are no specific minimum hours of work mandated for the DTV application, but having a remote work contract is beneficial. Once granted, the DTV cannot be changed to a different category. If applying through the soft power route without a remote work contract, one can still pursue securing remote work while in Thailand.

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Wesley ********

Nope nothing on hours of work.

Once the DTV is granted there is no swapping categories . Once it’s granted, it’s granted.

If you have a contract for remote work that should be enough.

a month ago

Susannah ********

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@Wesley *******

Thanks very much 🙏

a month ago

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

@Susannah *******

There is no minimum income requirement or hours of work. Essential is the 500K THB. You cannot swap options once approved. Only if you extend via immigration, it may be a problem as they can request to see evidence of original approval.

a month ago

Susannah ********

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@Andi **********

Thanks so much, this is great to know. Really appreciate it 🙂

a month ago

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

@Susannah *******

You can also apply via portfolio for the Workcation DTV if you not have a present contract.

a month ago

Susannah ********

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