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What challenges might a new remote worker face when applying for a DTV in Thailand after holding an Ed visa?

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

asked Nov 10, 2024

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Hi, does anyone have experience with applying for DTV being a new remote worker? 

Situation is person has been on Ed visa for almost a year. They are now about to start remote work and apply for a DTV.  

The work is legitimate remote online work with overseas company with contract. Can get letters, company registration etc if needed. Has required money in savings. Has lease already in place from time as student. Planning to apply in Hanoi. 

Just concerned there’s no history of work with any employer previously. Has anyone else had issues applying with a new job?

Thanks !

Answer summary

A user seeks advice on applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as a new remote worker, having previously held an Ed visa for a year. They are concerned about their lack of work history with a previous employer, despite having legitimate remote work lined up with an overseas company, sufficient savings, and a lease in place. Comments from the community suggest that as long as they have a work contract and supporting documentation, their lack of past employer history should not pose an issue.

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Scott *********

any real posts here ?? >>> "Anonymous participant"

2 years ago

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

Scott Edwards not sure what you mean Scott. Concern with the person I’m helping is that some consulates seem to be looking for evidence behind the documents rather than taking them at face value. And new gig may not look convincing but person has had no right to work previously so don’t have much choice. Immigration has told her no more short visas.

2 years ago

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

Anonymous participant Hi John, the person arrived on visa exempt, chose language school, applied for Ed visa, did visa run for tourist visa to allow time for that to be processed. That visa lasted

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months. You are not allowed to work with that visa, so no history of payslips, etc possible. School advised could apply for new 6 month Ed visa. Process is that old Ed visa is cancelled, put in new application, do visa run to obtain new visa exempt while Ed visa is being processed. Arriving back into Bangkok she was questioned by immigration and told no more tourist or visa exempt entries. Told to apply for DTV if wants to stay longer.

I guess essentially the problem is that she’ll be applying with a letter offering employment and a contract that hasn’t started yet (which might not look very rock solid). If she starts remote work before the DTV is approved, that will mean she’s been working and her Ed/tourist/visa exempt conditions don’t allow that.

2 years ago

John *******

Anonymous participant it is hard to tell. If the consulate has any concerns with the documents, they will request more. Maybe bring additional documents related to the organization she works for. Any thing to show it is legit company. Has she received any pay yet? Again, these are not “required” but might be asked if they have concern/questions. Now a few points in your post don’t make sense - you said she was told she can’t come in on any more short visas but you just said she was on a 1 year visa, which isn’t short. What do you mean when you say she didn’t have right to work? Why not?

2 years ago

Scott *********

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2 years ago

Scott *********

2 years ago

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

Similar applicants have posted, they will be in the threads. Lack of work experience not an issue with a contract in place and the other documentation you mentioned. Vietnam is a good place to apply.

2 years ago

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

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

thanks. I’ve read through dozens of posts. Friend is in a difficult situation so looking to minimise risk.

2 years ago

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

Anonymous participant thanks. The posts have been really helpful for putting the application together.

2 years ago

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

Anonymous participant Understood, as long as they submit the paperwork needed it is fine. A lot of posts in the threads detail what was submitted for successful applications.

2 years ago

Michael *********

As long as have contract and letter from employer there shouldn’t be any issues

2 years ago

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

@Michael ********

Thanks. Hope so!

2 years ago