I have a DTV visa. (Digital nomad). My work is around the world. I understand with this visa that means I cannot be an employee of any Thai companies. However, If undertaking my own work am I permitted to provide my services to a Thai client and bill them from my home country? Is that acceptable with this kind of visa? Typically consulting assignments are short term.

Hi everyone,

I'm from Germany and I've been looking for a way to get the DTV visa for Thailand for quite a while now. Unfortunately, it's pretty difficult to find remote jobs here in Germany that meet the visa requirements or allow working in Thailand legally.

I'm really curious:

What kind of jobs do you have that qualified you for the DTV visa?

Does anyone know of any German companies that offer remote work in Thailand for the DTV visa?

# I would give anything to get this visa. If anyone needs an employee, I'm here.

#

I’d really appreciate any tips or insights.

Thanks a lot and greetings from Germany! 🙏

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to apply for a DTV workation in Hanoï in the next few days.

Here is the rationale: I have spent the last 9 months in Thailand doing pretty much nothing, travelling and diving, and catching up with my friends (I used to work in Bkk for 3 years with work permit).

I do have a french company that I have opened last year but never used it.

I want to start my activities now online but have no history.

For all I read, you all had a legitimate business before requesting DTV, so I'm a bit concerned.

All advices will be much appreciated 🙂

Thank you 🙏

DTV approved in Hanoi, Vietnam – My Process, Documents & Tips

Hi everyone!

I wanted to give back to the group by sharing my detailed process.

🔁 Timeline:

* Submitted in Hanoi, Vietnam: Monday, May 5 at 21:30

* Pending approval: Tuesday, May 7 in the evening

* Approved and received visa: Sunday, May 11 at 21:30

📄 My Application Process & Documents

I’m a part-time employee and approached the application with great care and attention to detail. I did not need a notary stamp. Instead, I submitted a well-written cover letter explaining the purpose of each document and how it supports my case.

For translations, I used google translate and for editing I used Sejda PDF

Here’s everything I included:

* ✅ Bank account confirmation—signed and stamped on official bank letterhead

* ✅ 6 months of bank statements, with 3 most recent salary payments clearly highlighted + exchange rate

* ✅ 3 payslips – original + translated

* ✅ Employment contract – original + translated

* ✅ Company certificate of incorporation

* ✅ Employer letter confirming my employment, job title, remote work approval, salary, and identifying details

* ✅ Personal letter explaining why I want to work from Thailand and confirming my commitment to visa compliance

* ✅ Vietnam entry stamp

* ✅ Hotel reservation (5 nights)

* ✅ SIM card receipt

* ✅ Boarding pass

* ✅ Screenshot of my LinkedIn profile

* ✅ Screenshots from my company’s official website, including a photo of me and my role description

* ✅ Screenshot from the official government companies’ registry, showing that my company is active, and explaining how to verify it

🟡 Pro Tips

* Treat your application as if you're building a professional case – make it easy to follow, organized, and clear.

* Highlight important details (e.g., salary deposits, job title, remote status, Name, Bank Account) in color to guide the reviewer.

* If you're not someone who enjoys this kind of detailed work – honestly, it's a lot – I highly recommend getting help from a professional or someone experienced. It will save you time and frustration.

Thanks again to this amazing community—your advice helped me a lot.

Wishing everyone smooth approvals and safe travels! 🌍✈️

Hello, has anyone had experience applying for a visa through the Thai E-visa system? I’m applying for a Non-B visa to work as a teacher, and right now I have a tourist visa (TR). Do I need to fill out the application while I’m in Thailand, or do I have to go to a Thai consulate in another country? And how many days does it usually take to get the visa?

I'm doing a home office work for international company with office in Bangkok, under BOI. But I live in another province. In the beginning, from work had asked me to register in a Bangkok address, so I did.

As I have to change my registered address and get new TM30, can I put my real address, which is in another province than where my official work office is located?

Seeking advice please. Does your employment contract need to state ‘remote’ work for a DTV visa or would ‘home based’ suffice?

[My Experience Getting the DTV in Paris – April 15 to May 7, 2025]

Hi everyone!

I’d like to share my full experience applying for and receiving the Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) via the Royal Thai Embassy in Paris. I hope this helps those of you who are preparing your applications. Please read my posts carefully before asking the questions.

1. Application Submission:

I submitted my application online on April 15, 2025, via the official Thai e-visa portal. Paris is the only processing option, since I’m currently based in France. I am holding an Asian passport (so I am a foreigner). I am using Workstation type.

2. Initial Review & Document Upload:

Shortly after submitting, I received confirmation that my application was under review. A few days later, I was contacted by the embassy via email and asked to submit an additional document. I uploaded the revised document promptly via the same portal. So, to sum up, I uploaded what the embassy is asking for:

* Document indicating current location (Residence permit)

* Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (bank statements), using only 1 account

* Latest payslip

* Employment certificate

* My activities explanation

3. Processing Time:

From submission to final approval, the whole process took 22 days.

* Application submitted: April 15

* Additional document requested & submitted: April 22

* Status changed to “Pending Approval”: May 5

* Visa approved and issued: May 7

I’m really excited to have received my visa and to begin this next chapter in Thailand.

Hope this helps, and good luck to everyone applying!

Hello 👋

I searched on my problem but found nothing.

I'm going to try DTV as a self employed person. I am a mental health therapist and my clients are mainly in France. But during my trip here (3 months), I had several requests for consultations from French and other nationalities, expatriates and travelers. So my question is: does the DTV allow me to work with clients of any nationality except Thai? Or am I not allowed to work with anyone within Thailand?

Thanks for your answers 😊

Hi, anyone knows if working online in Thailand triggers personal income tax? Anyone has any experience or knowledge about it?