What specific questions should I ask about applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?

Questions:

1. What are the requirements for «sports activities»?

2. Does a gym membership count?

3. Would the intent of competing in a sport (bodybuilding) count?

4. How to prove it?

5. Proof of finance - does stock / crypto holdings count, or is it strictly bank balance?

6. Can it be substituted for proof of stable high income?

DO you still have to do 90 day reporting?

@Tommy *******

We planned to get a retirement extension with a non O but this gives us 5 years of living in Thailand. Does it allow you to open a bank account easily so you can get a lease?

Wanting to know if it can be applied for online whilst currently in thailand or can it be done in another country but not your home country. Thanks

@To***

While “sporting activities” have been listed before on media releases will scuba diving courses count as fair reason for the visa?

I know this is all new, but I'm doing an artist in residency for two months with a well known Bangkok gallery starting in Sept - wondering if, with a letter of acceptance from them, I might get a 5 yr DTV on a "soft power" "freelance professional" reasoning. I am a gallery showing artist for 25 + years inside and outside the US. Currently in the States where i can apply for this.

What about tax for income from overseas for remote worker who stay longer than 183 per year inside the country?

What about social security?

Hello, thanks for your initiative. We can renew the DTV for an additional 180 days the first time, then what happen if we want to stay more : do we have to leave Thailand or can we apply again ? If we have to leave how long before coming back ? And for this second entry, can we also renew for a second 180 days without leaving Thailand ? Thanks

When extending do you need another 500,000 baht in savings? And can you extend/reapply after 360 days after leaving? Also when you reach your 360 days how long do you have to leave for before reapplying? Or can you switch to a different visa to stay? We're trying to stay for minimum one year but hopefully more.

Can I use my company's bank account to show the THB500k instead of an individual name? The company is owned by 2 shareholders and funds in it exceeded THB500k

If company banks are not permitted (Only banks statements showing the applicant's name), can we use a Thai bank showing the individual's name?

How long is the approval process from consular? If the application is rejected, are there other chances to reapply again? Or within a specific period?

Thanks a bunch! ❤️

please provide a link to your information if you don't post it here as it may be too lengthy. 🙏🏻

What is the amount to pay for the extension? Thank you.

I’m a Canadian Red Seal Chef looking to take advantage of the DTV under the culinary soft power category. Can you please ask if there will be accredited cooking schools/classes available .. and what duration of time are DTV-visa holders required to attend the culinary sessions?

I’ve always taken advantage of Thai cooking classes when we visit the Kingdom and if I can use this as part of the new DTV then this will def be my choice! 🙏

Can you apply if you have seasonal contracts in tourism? Would a contract for 2024 and maybe a letter of intent for 2025 be enough?

For me the 2 biggest things are can it be renewed later again as in for another dtv Visa 5 years and if so how many times can it be done? And 2nd, does one have to be a digital nomad, show proof of employment, or is money in the bank enough along with an activity like muay Thai or cooking classes and can Thai language school be chosen as well?

If you are reaching out to the Government official I would appreciate if you can get clarity if a Individual managing his private investment (Stocks, Bonds, Crypto) receiving 1099 year end statements from brokerage accounts, qualify as a "Freelancer" under the DVT rules. I received a rather vague response from the Washington D.C. Embassy, so I am not sure they are certain. Thanks

I have a question about required documents No.5( Thai soft power), if I want to attention a sport training, let’s say a tennis class, should I just provide the letter from the school or anything else? As well as cooking class.Thanks 🙏

I would like to have clarification on tax-related implications: How is the tax being handled? Will foreign income be taxable in Thailand (cause I have read articles that they will not while on a DTV, but have not found anything official about that)? Will foreign income be excluded from taxation (like with the royal decree in case of the LTR)? If not, why would people working for foreign companies on a LTR be exempt from tax, while people doing the same on a DTV won't? If foreign income is taxable while on the DTV: How to apply for a tax id in Thailand (as it currently requires a work permit or at least income from within Thailand)?

500k THB earnings per year or savings?

Do I need to prove 500k THB savings only when applying at embassy and doing extension at immigration, or also when entering Thailand (and getting a new 180d stamp)?

If you provide the employment contract, will immigration call or contact the company to verify the contract?

- What does ‘Employment contract or employment certificate in their country’ mean? In my case, I live in the UK but work remotely for a company in the USA. Does this count, or does it have to be a UK company?

- Is the flight number important? What happens if the visa is delayed, and I have to change my flight, ending up on a different flight with a different flight number or different intended entry date?

- How long does the visa take to process approximately?

- Once the visa is approved, can I open a bank account in Thailand?

I'm from india and living in india.

I'm getting error "You are not eligible to apply for a visa through Thai E-Visa system. Please apply for a visa in person at the nearest Thai Embassy.

Do I have to physically to the embassy to apply and submit documents?

Could you please ask them about , what about someone that receives salary in Thailand bank ACC already? Can I use that account and statements to proof my income as well? Or I need to transfer it back to my homeland ACC? I'm not hired by Thai company but it's HK company.

How does a employment contract with a foreign company make me to a digital nomad? That’s what I don’t understand or are there requirements for this employment contract?

1) Some embassies require a “proof of residency” to see if they are the responsible authority to issue the visa. How do true digital nomads proof residency anywhere without an address?

2) If applying for one of the “soft powers”: is it sufficient to book a one day or one week cooking class, or when applying for medical, is it sufficient to book a one day check up at a hospital to be granted the visa for five years? It sounds too good to be true. Will the reason for being granted (e.g. medical) be printed on the visa and do you need to book a cooking class or a medical appointment every entry? Will someone check at the border?

3) if applying for “music festival”, does this mean as a member of the audience who wants to visit and watch or is it for artists who plan to perform at this event? If it applies to musicians, are they allowed to get paid by the festival organizer?

4) can ship crew members apply as “freelancers”, if they work for different cruise lines and their vessels operate and are registered outside Thailand? Crew member could work onboard for 5-9 months and then travel to Thailand for 2-6 months vacation before returning back to sea.

Thanks for your efforts,

@Tommy *******

, I know these questions are very specific but clarification would be much appreciated.

Clarification for what documents are required for Professional Portfolio if self employed

What do you need to provide as evidence of being a remote worker/digital nomad if you're self employed i.e you haven't got an employment contract.

More so, is your business registration document sufficient?

Thanks

@To***

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Is a company annual report (LLC) that states you are the manager and owner of the company enough for proof of employment?

How do you provide proof of location if you are a true nomad and haven't had a permanent address in 3 years.

Can you please ask if we need to provide proof of accommodation for 180 days plus airline tickets that have been issued for arrival and departure are required. Thank you very much!