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Which visa should I choose: DTV1 or DTV2 for trading in Thailand?
DTV1 or DTV2 ? Have in excess of £11000 funds required in bank, and have been trading the financial markets for 3 years, with registered active broker accounts.. still technically training, no official market training documentation other than evidence of a 2 year course and cintinuous progress.. any guidence very much appreciated , currently in the UK. Hoping to enter thailand in october 2026
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A user from the UK is seeking advice on whether to apply for the DTV1 or DTV2 visa, as they have over £11,000 in funds and have been trading in the financial markets for three years. While they lack official market training documentation, they have completed a two-year course and are still training. The conversation includes comments on the nature of trading as a profession, the necessity of proving a regular income, and the experiences of others who have applied for the DTV visa.
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Mich ***********
If you can prove you are making a regular income? I cant see why it would be any different than if you did freelance work
Andi ***********
Similar applicants have been approved for the DTV and posted about it. You should be able to find their posts in the threads.
Delightfu**********
Trading isn't a job so you need to either have a proper company for workation or do soft power
Nought*******
DelightfulLemur1746 you better let the City know that trading isn't a job.
Delightfu**********
NoughtyBadoof they already know
Andi ***********
DelightfulLemur1746 independent online traders have been approved for the DTV.
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