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Will a short planned workation and job transition impact my DTV application?

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Will my intended purpose in the cover letter cause issues?

Hey everyone, I'm planning to apply for the DTV. I'm a software engineer with a permanent job. I can work remotely from abroad (after coordinating with my manager and for a limited time). I plan to have my first trip for about 2 months.

I have two main questions:

1. ​Will a 2-month stay look okay for the DTV? I want this visa so I can legally do a short workation (and not via tourist visa) and avoid applying for tourist visas every year as I want to keep visiting Thailand every year (either as workation or just leisure). I’ve read here that some embassies downgrade applicants to a normal tourist visa. Will my initial short planned workation be an issue?

2. ​Will transitioning working arrangements cause trouble later? I plan to slowly transition from my permanent job to fully remote freelance work. Will changing employers or contracts down the road cause issues with re-entry, extensions, or immigration officers at the airport?

Appreciate any insights or experiences!

(posting anonymously because I don't want people from my company know that I'm leaving the company soon 😃)
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The user is inquiring about the implications of their short planned workation (2 months) and a transition from a permanent job to freelance work on their DTV visa application. They express concern regarding the acceptance of their application given their intention to work remotely from Thailand and whether these plans could affect their visa status or lead to challenges with immigration officers.
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If only planning on 2 months get a METV, 60 day validity, extendable for 30 days so up to 3 months on one visit
John **********
John **********
You will need to get a letter from your company giving you explicit permission to work remotely from Thailand and stating that you won't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand

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