What steps should I take to prove my salary and handle tax inquiries while transitioning from a student visa to a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Jan 25, 2025

2 days ago

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

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Hello everyone, and thank you in advance for your help. I’m currently on a student visa and planning to apply for a DTV visa in July. I understand that I’m not allowed to work on a student visa, but I’ve recently been offered a remote job from abroad. I would like to switch to a DTV visa to ensure that I’m fully compliant with the laws in Thailand.

My questions are:

1. How can I show proof of my salary (which will be paid through SWIFT to my Thai bank account) given that I’m not currently allowed to work on a student visa?

2. Over the past three years, I haven’t paid any taxes because I was on a student visa. I’ve been living off savings from my previous job. If they ask for proof of tax payments, how should I handle this situation?

I’d greatly appreciate any advice, suggestions, or alternative approaches. Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is on a student visa in Thailand and plans to apply for a DTV visa. They seek advice on demonstrating proof of salary from a remote job and how to address potential tax documentation issues given they have not paid taxes due to their student status.

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Calvin ******

Just another thing to note, do you have the 500k holding balance they require?

2 days ago

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

Which embassy are you going to apply from? You are ending your student visa before applying for the DTV? If you are asked about a tax return then you tell them you were a student and not working previously for 3 years. Proof of salary can be shown via a contract/certificate of employment or letter from employer

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