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May 22, 2025
2 days ago
Gab ******
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Hi folks! How are you? I would have a rather specific question for you, please (bottoms up your pina colada before venturing any further would be my suggestion) :

I'm sure it's going to feel as good a breeze of renewal as it feels for me, but hey, I want to work remotely as a digital nomad (self-employed, offering counselling services online, not working for any company) in Thailand.

I have not started my business yet and spent the last many months travelling, so my only asset is savings, a bit of education and a plan. I have the proper education/diploma and realistic funds, above the minimum required to have to apply for DTV in my country.

Did anybody in a similar situation (only having a proper budget, education and business plan to show the Ambassy) apply for DTV among this group?

If so, did you miserably fail or whimsically succeed? Also, may you share any of the following with me, please? Suggestions, fair concerns, comments on what went wrong or could have been done better, gibe, what were the extra admin steps to achieve this goal, murder*us looks, etc., please?

Thanks a whole bunch for reading the words of this lost lamb. May the good vibes of travels chase you whenever, wherever (we're meant to be together) you go. :)
Apr 29, 2025
24 days ago
Charlène *********
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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 😊
Apr 16, 2025
a month ago
Optimistic***********
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When banks ask me about a work permit can saying you’re self employed and don’t sell your product in TH help you? Bc thats 100% true for me.
Apr 12, 2025
a month ago
Mj *******
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How are people who are self employed applying for the DTV? I have proof of income, and i have an accountant. I trade a a sole trader. I am a one man band, so how can i prove this in the evidence? It's all freelance website work. Uk resident .Thanks in advance.
Mar 31, 2025
2 months ago
Morten *************
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Hi all,

The Thai Embassy has returned with a request for more information:

A letter explaining how I will work remotely while in Thailand?

Does this mean I just need to make an "official" letter myself. Explaining I will work out of a co-working space from my laptop? Any more details needed?
Mar 28, 2025
2 months ago
Me and my significant other aim to move to Thailand in a few months. We make music full time which makes around 7k a month gross, though we are considering doing a soft power (we don't officially run a registered business, very DIY). We have always shared funds from my account. Since we are self employed and share funds, what is the best course of action for obtaining a DTV for both of us?

We have the 500k baht each and make a good amount to our (my) main account, so not really a money issue - maybe just in the wrong places. Is there a monthly requirement for how much she should be making a month? What are the exact requirements for a soft power as far as income and documentation? Should we apply in the USA beforehand or try from Vietnam like many have suggested?

I'm mainly just looking for overall advice to our unique situation, and a general best course of action. Any advice is appreciated.
Mar 26, 2025
2 months ago
Hello,

I am preparing my documents for my application & I see that a letter from your registered company is recommended. But what if you are self employed as a sole proprietor?
Mar 12, 2025
2 months ago
Brittni ********
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Does anyone have experience as a “digital nomad” working for themselves (private practice therapist) using the DTV? It looks like one of the requirements is working for a big company which I don’t.
Mar 4, 2025
3 months ago
Hello, I’m looking to apply for the DTV visa (UK passport holder) I’ve only recently gone self employed so don’t have a tax return yet, has anyone had success in this visa without a tax return? Thank you in advance !
Feb 24, 2025
3 months ago
Hi

Would u say this information to prove iam working online in Thailand to qualify me for my dtv visa.?

I have attached my bisness bank statement as well

But the bank statement are in my tattoo limited company bank account

I have attached a letter to give my self permission to work remotely in Thailand

Will this be ok?

Many thanks
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