Hi all!

What happens when you leave the company you worked for remotely while applying for DTV? moving to a new remote job or starting a freelance career?

Thanks!

I just got approved in Cambodia - besides the wait time the whole process has been a total breeze.

I’m from the UK & applied for the workcation (I’ve been freelancing for 5 years).

I submitted my application on the 14th Feb. It changed from pending document check to pending approval on the 17th Feb (after the weekend). It then got approved today (27th Feb) so 9 working days later.

I wasn’t asked for any additional documents so here’s what I submitted in case it helps anyone.

Proof of location:

- Photo of entry stamp into Cambodia

- Hotel booking for 1 week

Proof of finance:

- Cover letter highlighting my closing balance and what that is approximately in Thai baht.

- 6 months of bank statement with a closing balance of over 500k. The previous months did not have that amount.

- 6 months of invoices from my main client + 3 from additional clients.

Proof of work:

- Cover letter explaining what I do for work as a freelancer and why I want to live in Thailand then I highlighted which documents I had included.

- Screenshot of my HMRC account with Unique Taxpayer Number as proof of me being a freelancer.

- Cover letter from my main client stating they have worked with me for 2 years and happy with the work I produce remotely.

- Full contract with my main client, signed 2 years ago.

- Screenshot of about 6 pages of my portfolio.

- Screenshot of 3 pages of my website.

Done & dusted. They asked for nothing else.

If you want a quick turnaround then avoid Cambodia! But if you’re happy to go somewhere new and chill, then Siem Reap really is a beautiful little place and I highly recommend to stay at Vihara City of Temples hotel, it’s $30 per night.

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Hello. Im going to apply for DTV outside of my home country U.S. as freelancer and need guidance on portfolio and other proof of business. I've read mixed reviews in this community about using agencies. Anyone have experience with Baan Thai Immigration Solutions? Recommendation?

Hi all.

I want to move to Thailand for a year or two on a trial basis before applying for the DTV 5 year (if it truly becomes home)

What would be my best options for 1-2 years in Thailand? I would like to freelance and potentially work for and with Thai businesses while I'm living here.

I see a lot of options but I hope you lovely folks can help point me to the best options for my requirements.

Thanks and happy to give more info if needed!

German potatoe on the hunt for information regarding tax situation. 🤞

Hey everybody. I applied for the DTV from Germany and didn’t hear anything back for about 10 days. Then the embassy asked for a picture taken by a photographer and copy (not picture) of the passport. When I submitted these everything went smoothly and quick and my DTV got approved. 💜

Now I’m asking myself - regarding taxes. Anybody from Germany with knowledge in the field?

I get the point that your tax resident if you stay more than 180 days but I’m looking for consultant or lawyer from Germany who can give advice AND people who’ve been through the process and can give information about their experience.

Thank you folks and happy DTV-ing. ☀️

Hello all. I am on a retirement visa, have been here 9 years. If I can show my Amazon page with six published books and plenty of reviews, plus good behavior here for years and an ample Thai bank account, would authoring books (in the US) be considered sufficient proof of remote work? Thanks y'all, good site.

I’m looking to move to Thailand but unsure what Visa to go with. I’m 100% disabled and don’t work. So I’m unsure if I would qualify for DTV. I meet the other requirements. I could start freelancing but idk how long of a work history I need to show.

Hello, I'm actually gathering all the paperwork I need to submit a DTV visa. Is anyone here a freelancer and has their DTV approved? I only find people sharing experiences as remote workers for companies. I have doubts about taxes, bank accounts...ect Thank you in advance!

I've looked in the group and tried to search but have not found an answser for this question and I'm really worried about it. I'm applying for DTV with soft power (muay thai) and I have a job which I can currently do remote (temporarily).

What do I fill in in the 'Employment details' section? I'm worried they will reject my application if I mentioned my job or at best tell me I should apply with remote worker option instead of softpower.

Please can someone who knows who's in the same situation as me tell me what they did and if they got approved?

Just came back to Thailand from Cambodia on my new DTV. Some might be interested as I was on ED visa previously.

I applied as a freelancer. Provided business registration, contract with my main client (translated in english), 6 month of invoices for this client (in english) 6 month of bank statements with highlighted payments from this client, and 6 month of saving accounts statements with the required funds. As a reference, my income is low, few hundred euros per month, but steady.

Also added an export of my linkedin profile in english, a capture of my profesional website, and a letter stating my expertise and current activities.

It took exactly 10 business days for me to get approved, not counting the day I submitted. Went to pending approval on day 2. Got approved on business day 11, late afternoon. No update in the middle whatsoever.

Printed my DTV. Came back the day after through DMK (not BKK). Paid extra for fast pass as some here suggested it might be smoother.

Handed my passport to the (female) officer (some seem to think it makes a difference) with printed DTV.

She did not mention at all my ED visa current extension and related stamp of re-entry permit. She did not try to test my thai language.

Just asked me what I was doing, I said I work online for a company in my country. She asked if I got the money in my country. I said yes.

She checked some kind of unidentified logbook, then proceeded to stamp me in for 6 month.

Finally free from the ED golden cage, at least until immigration starts not liking DTV for some random reason🙏

Any question let me know, and good luck everyone 🤞