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# 😕2 months payslips + signed contract + strong savings. Enough?

Planning to apply for DTV (Workcation) from Sydney in January. Wanted to get a sanity check from people who've been through it.

My situation:

* Australian passport, applying from Sydney

* Left my job in March (career break)

* Signed consultant agreement starting January 2025 (remote)

* 2 months of freelance income (September and December) via PayPal

* Savings 2-3x above the 500K THB requirement

* 7 years professional background (consulting).

My concern: I see 6 months of payslips listed as a requirement. I don't have that but I have strong savings and a signed contract.

Has anyone been approved with less than 6 months payslips if savings and contract were solid?

Also considering Soft Power (Muay Thai) as a backup but would prefer Workcation as I want to test gyms out when I am actually there. But if that's the better play, I can consider it.

Appreciate any insights.

Cheers.

Hi there, I'm about to apply this month for the DTV Workation from SPAIN (I fulfil the economic and remote work requirements), to relocate before mid-2026.

However, my couple will apply in a couple of months from now, and may struggle a bit more for the economical requirements. I'm totally supporting her and have funds for living both, but not sure if this is considered when she applies later (we're not married). I'm periodically sending money to her in small batches via joint-account to help her meet the criteria. She's self-employed in Spain and runs online shops, but sales are not going so good recently, and her income is not so high these days.

Do you think she may struggle to get accepted for the DTV Workation as having low income now; or source of minimum funds be challenged?

In case she gets denied, should be an option for her to reapply short after but for SOFT POWER instead? The thing is that we would stay for 7-10 months in Thai, but we will live in different places during this period, as want to know different regions. I don't have much knowledge about the DTV soft-power requirements. Any help will be much appreciated 🙇 Thxx!

Hi there,

I am thinking of getting a remote job because my income as a freelance might not be enough. How long do I need to hold that job until I can apply for the visa? Not asking if I need to keep it, that seems obvious 😉

Hello,

can a DTV Softpower route be retroactively converted to the workcation route?

I'm planning to start an LLC soon, but it will take another 1-2 months before I can generate any revenue. I assume that applying with a newly founded company without any existing income I wouldn't have high chances of being granted a workcation route permit. But I do have enough funds on my bank account.

I could imagine going the softpower route first for faster approval, but I'm concerned about whether completing a 6-month course would guarantee me entry for the next 5 years without having to constantly book new courses.

With the current tightening of regulations, I can well imagine that the requirements will be increased and that the DTV permit will only allow re-entry if you can show proof of attending a current course.

DTV'rs.. any advice on scheduling your days around you're home work hours? 9PM to 5 AM Thai time has been a struggle. Love to hear about a successful day plan

So, here's my situation. I'm a remote worker with completely foreign income of around 3600 usd monthly. I work for a family business but it's not incorporated and more importantly I don't have an employment contract. I have 600k in an American account in my name and a great resume as a software engineer. I'm American and have no overstays or issues, although I did once get denied entry for having two active visas. I also stayed 2 years on ED visa and mastered the content. What do you guys think I should do? DTV remote worker or soft power? I want to take Muay Thai anyway and will probably sign up for it one way or the other.

Hanoi - Soft power

When submitting my application under soft power in my financial cover letter i just stated that im currently completing an online english course which will help me support myself a little bit while training, as ive seen loads of people say on here they ask how you will support yourself. Will this be a problem? Can you work online while under soft power?

Hi there,

I’d love to ask for some advice about job options for my husband. He’s on a marriage visa and is trying to decide whether to find a remote job based in the US (most of those won’t allow him to stay in Thailand long-term), or look for work here in Thailand as a foreigner.

He has a master’s degree in biology from one of the UCs (University of California), but doesn’t have a teaching credential beyond TA experience. Would teaching biology at an international school be possible for him? We’re based in Korat.

Any advice or recommendations would be really appreciated! 🙏💛

My Second Question About DTV Workation Eligibility

Hi everyone,

I run a sole proprietorship in my home country, and I sell my own branded products through online marketplaces (similar to Amazon, Lazada, Shopee, etc.). All my income is generated outside Thailand, and I have no Thai clients, no Thai employees, and no business operations inside Thailand.

I would like to apply for the DTV Workation category, but I am not sure if my case fits the requirements.

👉 Does a self-employed online seller, who earns income from foreign customers/platforms, qualify for the DTV Workation visa?

👉 Do they consider this type of e-commerce income as “remote work with foreign income”?

If anyone has experience or official clarification, I would truly appreciate your help.

Thank you!