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What visa options do I have as an Italian freelancer wanting to move to Thailand for work?
Visa OptionsFreelancing in ThailandDigital Nomad VisaNON-B VisaMoving to ThailandLiving in ThailandThailand Immigration Rules
May 13, 2025
a year ago
Alessio **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, I am Italian currently in Dominican Republic, web developer, I currently work as a freelancer, no fixed salary, if I find work I earn otherwise no, I would like to move to Thailand, maybe Samui, for a few months, maybe a few years, maybe a lifetime if it is worth it. What options do I have to enter and then stay without running into problems? Which visas can I use? And where do I have to get them?
TLDR : Answer Summary
As an Italian freelancer currently in the Dominican Republic, you have a couple of visa options for moving to Thailand. One option is the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), which allows you to stay for five years with multiple entries, provided you work online for a non-Thai company. Alternatively, you could seek employment with a Thai company that can sponsor you for a NON-B visa (business visa). Ensure to consider these options based on your working situation and long-term plans in Thailand.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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If you can find work online then you can get a DTV which gives you a 5 year multi entry visa, Must work online only for a non- Thai company. Other option find a Thai company to give you a job and sponsor your non B visa.
Alessio **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
my works online last for 20 days...Andi ***********
@Alessio *********
There is no limit to the hours you work online, no minimum income.Reply to
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