Hello - I’m looking at applying for DTV under workation but not sure if I apply as a freelancer or employee.

Im a full stack software engineer and am CEO and director of a start up in Canada, we design proprietary software and do not do business in Thailand.

We received around 500k in funding and I’ve been drawing a salary of 5k per month for the past 8 months. There is only one other full time employee. Do I apply as a freelancer or employee of a company? If I apply as an employee of a company are there additional documents I should add?

Im applying in HCMC

Asking this question specifically to Canadians that are not freelancers but are employed by a company in Canada that allows you to work remotely and that have applied for DTV via HCMC. What documents did you provide and or were you asked for additional documents.

Let me be very clear; I am looking to see actual answers that are helpful. I am not asking for speculation. I am requesting information based on actual experience from Canadians and Canadians only.

Thank you in advance.

For digital nomad visa:

Do they care if I recently got hired with a fully remote company? Asking because I need to provide the work contract and I’m wondering if the recent hire date would cause any doubt or further questioning.

Thank you!

Hi there,

I just discovered this group and I feel a little lost regarding all the information I found.

My wife, my daughter and I will move in Thailand in February, she will have her own Visa (non Immigrant B) and we will be related as "Non Immigrant O".

I quit my job and I was thinking to open a 'micro entreprise' (don't know how to translate it from french) so I can build websites and SaaS to french customers, from Thailand. I will create the company in few days, after Christmas break. I was working with disabled people in France. I know it's complicated to work in the same field in Thailand, so my company will not be related. I never had nether a diploma or training in coding, but I'm strong enough to build good products as a freelance (did it few years ago).

From what I understand, working in Thailand with my visa (non immigrant O) is not allowed, even if I'm not working with Thai people : I just can't work in Thailand.

... I will be crazy in few months, doing nothing but swimming pool in our new brand condo 🤷🏻‍♂️🥲

I just heard about DTV : is it possible to apply from Thailand (can't quit my family) explaining that I am creating my society ? I have proof of money (more than 20000€ are not moving in my bank account) and my family will already be in Thailand.

Any help appreciated... :)

Hi guys, I need some advice regarding the DTV visa 🙏

I work as a freelancer (service-based work). My contracts are not tied to any specific location — it doesn’t matter where I perform the work.

The consulate has now requested confirmation from 3 of my clients — basically supporting letters stating that they are okay with me working remotely.

My questions are:

1️⃣ Is it enough to prove that I am a freelancer by providing contracts, invoices, and a description of my activity?

2️⃣ Or are client letters actually mandatory?

3️⃣ If letters are required — what format is usually accepted?

• free-form letter?

• company letterhead?

• signature / stamp required?

I’d really appreciate any real-life experience 🙌

Especially from those who applied for DTV as freelancers.

Hi Everyone, I'm in Austin Texas, USA and have already have flight booked from DFW to CNX on January 11th, 2026. I can cleanly show bank statements, a portfolio of clients and sales of IP assets.

Can you recommend a school or agent who can help me get a 5-year DTV Soft Power Visa in Chiang Mai?

I sent a formal inquiry letter to New Stamford Language School and followed up through Facebook, WhatsApp and LinkedIn but never heard back.

If i have a DTV because of my employment, and then loose the employment. Can i loose my DTV? If the immigration founds out?

Thinking to apply for a DTV based on working remotely. My job is entirely remote and that shall be written on the contract which I’ll use to apply. However, I would only start working in mid January. Is there a minimum time I need to be working for before I can apply for the DTV? I have a British Passport and been working in Thailand on a Non B for the last 4 years before resigning. Would apply from Malaysia or Vietnam.

DTV Visa Approved with London Embassy for a Landlord

I own 2 properties in the UK which I rent out, both owned in my personal name (not a limited company). When researching, I found there were some limited company landlords that had success with writing a letter signed on behalf of the limited company confirming ability to work remotely but obviously I could not do this. However, I use a letting agent to manage the properties and asked them to provide a letter explaining that I was able to carry out all of my duties as a landlord remotely (as I have done in the past). I also supplied a copy of the management contract between me and the letting agent, the tenancy agreements, 3 months rental statements from the letting agent and 3 months bank statements showing the rent coming in, along with all of the other standard application requirements.

This group has been a great help to me, thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences. I hope this helps someone else in a similar position!

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm planning to apply for the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) from Vietnam and have a couple of questions for anyone who's done it there recently.

I know they ask for 6 months of bank statements and 500,000 THB in savings, but:

1. Does the money need to be "seasoned"? By this I mean — does the 500k THB have to have been sitting in your account for a certain period of time (e.g. 3 months), or can it be a recent deposit as long as you can show the balance?

2. What documents did you upload to prove remote work? I'm a freelancer/run my own company so curious what actually worked for people — employment contract, invoices, company registration, portfolio, etc.?

Would really appreciate any recent experiences! 🙏