I am on a DTV visa as a freelancer. Can I open an online shop, make handmade artwork, sell and ship from Thailand to non-Thai customers, or will this be considered a local business? Any advice?

I would like to apply for the DTV visa. What's the best way to do it in my situation, and which consulate should I use (preferably online)?

* US citizen, currently living in Mexico as a resident. I use a mailbox address in South Dakota for official mail, banking, taxes, driver’s license, etc.

* I have an online business (sole proprietorship) with volatile income which is enough to cover my expenses. I also have investments in stocks and index funds, which I can use to cover expenses if needed. For the business, it’s hard to provide client recommendations, but I have tax returns and 1099s from previous years.

* Planning to slow travel in Thailand and SEA starting early next year. Ideally, I’d like to apply online before arriving but can wait and apply in Vietnam or another SEA country if that’s easier.

Questions:

* Can I apply online at a US consulate or in Mexico, or should I wait until I’m in SEA?

* Can I use my business and income for the DTV, or is it better to go the “soft power” route (e.g., cooking, Muay Thai)? Does it affect using the DTV for 5 years, getting extensions etc, if I’m not pursuing those activities?

Hey, what kind of online business are you guys running? Like this we can also connect to like minded people, exchange knowledge and help each other - [you can add the business you‘re doing, if it’s not listed]

Hi folks! I need the help of people who are in the same position as me.

💻💼 I will apply DTV under Workcation category in Jakarta. I do my job online (working as a fitness trainer, providing training plans for specific goals) and I am director of my own company.

👉🏻 What should I include into my application to minimize the risk of rejection? Below, you can see my plan. If you think it's not enough, can you help me to make it better with your recommendations? Much appreciated! Lots of love ❤️

📃 My Application Plan:

1- Employment Certificate (written by me, to myself)

2- My Company ID

3- Invoices from clients

4- Signed letters from clients proving that I provide them online coaching service

5- Link of my Website

I own my own business and do trading I don't have clients. Should I just write a letter as my company explaining this? The financial part is easy just not sure what documents I should provide since I work for myself. Not sure if anyone that's been approved has used their own online business yet or not. Thanks

Anyone knows, for the new DTV. Does having your own online shop count? Register company in my home country. Since I can work remotely.

Hi Everyone!

I am French currently in Thailand near Hat Yai on a visa exemption. I am intending to leave to Malaysia on the 19th Feb in order to renew my time here.

I was thinking of doing a visa run by going to Padang Besar and coming back right away to get the 45+30 visa exemption pass.

Would it work to just pass the border for a few minutes and come back with a new visa exemption pass?

Another option that I consider is to get a tourist visa or a long-term visa.

What is the longest tourist visa that you can currently get? And what/where/how would I have to do to get it?

Are there long-term visa options? 

I will start my online business sooner or later,  yet I wasn’t planning to register it in Thailand.

Later on I plan to be employed by a Yoga place: I suppose you first need to get the job paperwork before applying for the work visa?

Thank you for your help!

Can a farang living in Thailand...

1. Work online for a self-owned business or an employer based in his home country?

2. Produce and sell a product that it not readily available in Thailand?

Is it possible to stay on a Non O Spousal visa with only foreign income. What are all the docs needed in Thailand i.e proof of income and marital status. I have my own online business.

Hi, just want some extra opinions on a complex issue.

I am an online English teacher who works in England. I plan on visiting my girlfriend for 3-6 months. After the first month, I would like to continue my business. I have the following questions:

1. Do I need a work permit to work online for my own business?

2. Incase I can't get a work permit, because I don't work for a Thai company, can I keep working on my laptop?

3. What visa would you recommend?

4. How long can I stay on the visa