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What type of visa should I apply for if I own properties in Thailand and freelance in my home country?

Thai Visa Digital Nomad Visa Long-Term Visa (DTV)Non-Immigrant B Visa Smart Visa Freelancing in Thailand Immigration Options Property Ownership and Visa Eligibility

Dec 5, 2025

5 months ago

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

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Hi, i own some properties in my country and 2 in Thailand. What visa should i apply? Working? Do i need some “working” document? Or can just apply and wait for result? I am freelance in my country so i have just some contracts with other companies but not really working a lot.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The best visa options for someone who owns properties in Thailand but freelances from their home country include the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), Long-Term Visa, or a Smart Visa. Since you are not employed by a local company, you do not require a work permit. If you possess sufficient funds (e.g., over 500,000 in a bank account), this can support your visa application. You can apply for these visas and wait for the outcome without needing a Thai work permit, provided your chosen visa allows for remote freelancing.

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

If you’re not planning to work in Thailand for a local company, a work permit isn’t needed. For your situation, a Digital Nomad or Long-Term Visa like the DTV could fit, since you freelance and have income abroad. You can apply and wait for the result without a Thai work permit, but make sure your visa type allows freelancing remotely.

5 months ago

Fa**

Workcation is best but Softpower is cheaper and less documents required.

5 months ago

Robert *******

You work or you do not work, there is not visa for a little bit work.

Optioons:

LTR visa

Smart Visa

DTV

Non Immigrant B

5 months ago

Jesper *******

Owning properties doesn't guarantee you visas....freelance means no permanent job.....if you have more than 500k(equivalent) in bank acct then yes apply softpower

5 months ago

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Jesper *******

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