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Will my end of contract affect my DTV application if I don’t have an extension in writing?

Aug 9, 2025
2 days ago
Jesse *******
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Hey folks, I'm working on getting my DTV. I'm visiting Thailand Sep 15-30, so I'm using that trip as the basis for my visa application.

I have a remote work contract that ends Sep 19. They've told me verbally that they will extend it another six months, but I don't have that in writing (yet). I've asked them for it in writing, but if it takes them a while, do you think that will be a problem for my DTV application — i.e., that the Thai authorities will worry that I'll be looking for a job inside Thailand, because my contract has ended?

Thanks in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while visiting Thailand, but is concerned about the status of their remote work contract that ends soon. They seek advice on whether having only a verbal extension agreement will impact their visa application, particularly in the context of concerns about job-seeking in Thailand.
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Anonymous ******************
I’d write an open ended non binding agreement for employment and show it to your bosses , if they like you I’m sure they will agree to it.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 915 you just need to remove the time frame element from the job.
Jesse *******
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Hm, they're pretty strict about contracts so I think that'd be a no-go, unfortunately 🙁
Anonymous ******************
I had a similar issue and successfully obtained my DTV by not including the contract that had just ended, but including a letter from the head of the company stating that I was authorized to work remotely in Thailand. That was more important in the long run.
Jesse *******
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Ah OK, thank you! That's super helpful.