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What steps should I take to apply for a DTV visa in Thailand without a remote job?
Sep 2, 2025
8 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello 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
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.
Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS MEMBER on this visa you won't get a bank account
Dany ********
Merry her… she is different
Sean *******
Just book a Muay Thai course. A DTV is a DTV it doesn't matter how you got it.
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.
Cookv******
Cooking class is another option
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can help you outPeter ********
You don’t need to have a remote job for DTV visa
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@Pe***
, but some embassies require you to provide evidence of regular income, nonetheless.😔Anonymous ******************
Can helpsome help me finding a job there ?
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.
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@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 incomeJames ********
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.
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you can work remotely on soft power, how you qualify for the DTV is irrelevant.Reply to
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@Peter *******
this is true. However you can't just have 500k THB in savings either, without any means of future income.Morgane **********
Anonymous participant 497yes you can, i dont have a job and got the dtv. You need to book cooking or muay thai classes
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Morgane *********
about cooking, because I had an accident and I cannot do muay Thai, how. Inch could be a course and how that works? CReply to
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John **********
Sign up to a minimum of 6 months with an approved soft power activity and also be prepared to show how you will support yourself while in Thailand
Pete *******
Book a cooking course.
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