Hello everyone,

My fiancee and I are moving to Thailand in January and I’m hoping someone here can point us in the right direction regarding the DTV visa.

Over the past year my fiancée hasn’t been able to work due to health issues, so I’ve been the only earner. Because of that, we haven’t saved much.

I *can* show over 500,000 THB in income from the last 6 months through invoices, but I don’t currently have that amount liquid because I reinvest a lot back into my online business.

My fiancée has recently started a small freelance gig too, so we’re both digital nomads. Just without the full liquidity right now.

I read on a few websites that a sponsor can be used for the DTV visa. My father is willing to write a sponsorship letter for both of us (so 1M TBH in total), but I’m not sure if that’s actually allowed or accepted in practice, and if this specific case is an option.

Has anyone here used a sponsorship letter for their DTV application?

Any guidance or experience would help us a lot.

Thank you all in advance!

Question about DTV via UK business owner:

Hi everyone, I plan to apply for the DTV via route A (buisness owner, freelancer, foreign talent).

I own a UK company that provides scientific and engineering research consulting, specifically in battery chemistry, materials and electronic engineering.

I have over 500,000 THB in my personal bank account, from consistent salary+dividends (3 years of self-assessments).

However, I do not have any active consulting contracts at the moment, as I’m taking time for buisness strategy planning, professional development and further research.

Will lack of active contracts be a problem for DTV approval? Thanks

Hi, just for clarification.

To the ones already holding a DTV.

A ) Can the 500.000 be in a savings account?

As in, can I show two separate accounts for both- the last six months freelance income and the 500.000 baht deposited somewhere?

Both are in my name.

Or, B ) Does it all need to be the same account?

C ) Has anyone successfully listed a sponsor, or would you not recommend this?

Thank you 🙏

We are uk family of 6 4 kids ages 19-15-9-6 years have a business online & relevant funds my question is when we apply for the dtv do we apply as a family or do we have to apply individual and do each individual person need 500.000 tbh in there own names or is it a different amount for a family im wondering do I have to put £12000 in each of my kids banks for a 3 month period to apply as we don’t plan on moving there until April due to work commitments here so have time before sending in the applications??

Hey! Has anyone been approved for the remote work DTV applying in London while only recently taking a new remote role?

Hi, I will be applying for a 30 day extension on my Non O visa which expires in 3 days time. Just wanted to know if I will have to also show funds in my account again for approval. If so, how much?

Hi,

When I applied vor a Non-O a few years ago from Germany I needed a Bank Statement over 5000€ the last three months and No Proof of any income.

Did that Change?

has anyone been able to obtain a retirement visa using 400,000 baht saving and an annual income of 650,000? my embassy will not confirm my income, my bank account will prove i have had the income for several years

i don't have another 400,00 to achieve the magical 800,000

thanks i advance for serious replies, nothing nice to say don't bother. i want to do it legally

Hey, is anyone able to help me just to make sure I have what’s needed for the DTV. I think I have everything, but just from people’s personal experiences, any tips would be amazing!

I will have (at the time of applying)

- 500,000 baht in my account for 3/4 months

- 6 months of invoices and matching bank statements

- a freelance contract (I freelance for a uk company)

- a letter stating I can work remotely and no Thai connections

- cover letters.

I will also have the usual passport/accomodation/flights etc.

In terms of preparing now, does anyone know if I need anything else? I’ll be applying in London next year.

Thanks for the help!

Hi all,

My wife and I are planning to base ourselves in Thailand for the next 2–3 years and (fingers crossed) start our family there. I’m a remote employee for a U.S. company and my wife freelances. A few questions on the DTV process:

1) For the 500,000 THB financial requirement, will bank statements from investment/brokerage accounts be accepted, or do they need to be from a cash/checking/savings account? We have sufficient funds, but one account dipped below 500k recently due to an investment.

2) I’ve seen people mention an employer letter confirming permission to work remotely from Thailand. Is this actually required, and what wording do they expect?

3) I’ve also read that some consulates ask for recent payslips. My wife’s income varies as a freelancer. Because of Trump's shenanigans, lots of business (her clients) put a pause the last six months so he income has been very low to 0. Things are finally kicking in back into gear and she is signing up a few clients, but they won't likely start right before we apply for the DTV visa. Would this be a problem for her application even though we cover the minimum $ requirement? Would you recommend to have her as a dependent, rather than apply for her separate visa?

4) If we apply for her as a dependent, does that mean I have to first get my DTV visa approved and then apply for her as a dependent? Is there a way to do it simulatenously?