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What should I consider when leaving my remote job while applying for a DTV in Thailand?

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Mar 1, 2025

9 days ago

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

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Hi all!

What happens when you leave the company you worked for remotely while applying for DTV? moving to a new remote job or starting a freelance career? 

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When leaving a company while applying for a DTV visa, it is generally permissible to start a new job or freelance work. However, you must provide proof of employment or evidence of similar approved activities when extending your stay at an immigration office.

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9 days ago

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

It is ok, if you extend your stay at an immigration office you would need to show your new contract of employment/evidence of similar approved activity.

9 days ago

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

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

Thank you! Will probably be the same if I leave Thailand and come back after several months? Probably will need to show docs to the immigration officer

9 days ago

Dany ********

Anonymer Teilnehmer not at the moment. there is no check… no one knows for the future so

9 days ago

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

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@Dany *******

sure, I mean, I have DTV, and same employer so far, but in case I change workplace in coming months or a year…

9 days ago

Dany ********

Anonymer Teilnehmer they would have to announce that. otherwise no one will have an up to date proof in their pocket. i would not worry with the workcation category. they are more likely to go after those with soft power activities

8 days ago

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

@Dany *******

True the soft power applicants are targeted the most as scam agents use that option the most.

8 days ago

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

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@Dany *******

thank you! 😊

8 days ago

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Anonymous participant Thank you so much! 😊

9 days ago

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

Anonymous participant Much easier via a border run and very unlikely have to show anything on arrival. I have been asked once on entry, what do you do? that's it, other times nothing. Having a copy on your smartphone just in case is not a bad idea though. They have the right to ask for evidence of activity on arrival. You do not need to go to an immigration office after you enter and get stamped in at the airport.

9 days ago

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

Do I need to provide proof of employment every year while on a DTV in Thailand, and what happens if I get laid off?

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16 days ago

What happens to a DTV visa if a second visa type like the LTR is approved?

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16 days ago

Can you apply for the DTV visa in Thailand without an existing job for a workcation?

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a month ago