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What steps should I take to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand without a remote job?

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Sep 2, 2025

7 days ago

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

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Hello guys, i would like to apply to DTV visa before going to life with my gf at Thailand, I have the 500k but I don’t have any remote job, what can I do before going there, im still in USA and Im planning going on November

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking information on how to apply for a DTV visa while residing in the USA and without having a remote job. Comments suggest various options such as enrolling in cooking or Muay Thai courses, highlighting that remote work isn't necessary for the DTV visa, and stressing the importance of proving financial support while in Thailand.

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Henrik *****

Start by reading the local Thailand Embassy website, and then search the group for that embassy, since many requirements are embassy specific.

6 days ago

Phil ******

@ANONYMOUS MEMBER on this visa you won't get a bank account

6 days ago

Dany ********

Merry her… she is different

6 days ago

Sean *******

Just book a Muay Thai course. A DTV is a DTV it doesn't matter how you got it.

7 days ago

Luit *****************

DTV is not meant to live in Thailand, with a remote job you can do for some time, and when you do 5 years Muay Thai training you also can stay there some time, but I think you also should look for other possibilities.

7 days ago

Cookv******

Cooking class is another option

7 days ago

Roos ****

@Solutions **************

can help you out

7 days ago

Peter ********

You don’t need to have a remote job for DTV visa

7 days ago

जगद्गुरु *****************

@Pe***

, but some embassies require you to provide evidence of regular income, nonetheless.😔

6 days ago

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

Can helpsome help me finding a job there ?

6 days ago

A. ************

Anonymous participant 240 You are not allowed work in Thailand on the DTV visa. You can work for a company that is based outside of Thailand or with people (clients) who are outside of Thailand. From the sounds of it, you don't have what it takes (a way to make money) to move to Thailand right now. I know you've got a girlfriend that you are aching to be with, but it would be better for you to figure that part out first.

6 days ago

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A. ************

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

@Peter *******

one question peter or anyone reading my comment plx answer if u book a cooking class there or muay thai learning i get the visa on that but can i get a job and working there too on that visa ? Bcoz obviously it is difficult for everyone to just come and learn without having stable income

6 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant 240 you CANNOT work in Thailand when you have a DTV Visa. Unless you have a digital nomad workcation DTV visa for conducting business with customers outside of Thailand.

6 days ago

Pete *******

@James *******

you can work remotely on soft power, how you qualify for the DTV is irrelevant.

6 days ago

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Pete *******

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

@Peter *******

this is true. However you can't just have 500k THB in savings either, without any means of future income.

7 days ago

Morgane **********