I’m a spiritual coach based in California self employed. I make a pretty consistent income but payments I receive are usually done through PayPal, sometimes through patreon. I have a community on discord but no individual website.

I meet all the requirements except I haven’t formed an LLC or a EIN. I’ve heard they consider it important so I’ll most likely go through the process making one although I’m not sure how much it will help if I apply for the DTV right after.

I’m curious if anyone in a similar line of work or situation has gotten a DTV and if so can share some tips in regards to showing proof of work.

I was thinking of doing a soft power DTV cooking class for 6 months which would be fun but if there’s going to be issues with re-entry or things like that I’ll have to reconsider

Thanks for the help

My wife and kids are on Digital Nomad DTVs, our 90 day report is coming up in a month, I was wondering if I can do it for all four of us or must we all physically show up? Has anyone ever done this? Thanks!

Hi there, I got a 5 yr DTV (Digital nomad) visa at the start of the year. I was in Thailand from March - June. I have been back in the UK since (about 6 month) but I'm planning on moving back to Thailand in Feb/ March. Is there anything I need to do upon arrival? will there be any issues because i've been out the country for so long?

Hey Everyone!

Just a quick update since I was recently approved for the DTV. We arrived through Bangkok without a hitch. The officer who stamped us seemed nice. Didn’t have to show proof of funds or anything like that. Thanks to everyone who’s shared their stories along the way.

***this was for the digital nomad visa.

Hello Everyone,

I have a DTV visa digital nomad and staying in Thailand right now. I have to apply for Japan visa and I am from India. Is it possible to apply from thailand or do I need to fly back to India and apply?

Has anyone tried applying for visa having DTV?

Thank you

Can I apply for the DTV from my home country if I’m not actually located there?

I am from the US and have been in Thailand for a few months now, planning to apply for the digital nomad DTV. I was going to do it from Laos and use a parent sponsorship but learned that Asian countries don’t take parent sponsorship letters. My parents transferred money into my account but only a few weeks ago.

I’m hearing that the DTV may get cancelled or the requirements may change, so I’d like to apply sooner than later. Can I leave Thailand (go to Hanoi for example) and put my location as my residence in the US and apply from the US embassy in DC?

Additionally, does anyone have a definitive answer on if the Hanoi embassy has a seasoning requirement for the 500,000 baht?

Thank you in advance!

I am considering a DTV but my situation is a little more complicated and I have questions which have not been answered yet, I don't think.

The money in the bank is not an issue. However, as I own businesses in the UK, I don't get a formal salary and I simply draw from a director loan account with over £1m in my favour. I am not trying to explain that to someone at immigration as they will never understand it. I could magic up a contract or whatever but it clearly isn't £xxxxx per month etc. matching deposits into my accounts.

During the application process, it asks when you are arriving and when you are leaving and if you have accommodation for the duration. If I put 180 days and can't show accommodation for 180 days, then what ? Ideally, I don't want to have to arrange any accommodation and I can't arrange it without the surety of obtaining the visa. Same with flight tickets, I can't lose £5k on flights.

Extensions and 90 day reporting. Are they asking for financials everytime or ever ? Has anyone done an extension at 180 days ? My understanding this is available every entry, not just once but that it is available once per entry.

Banking. I have bank accounts at SCB but would prefer to diversify and open others. I read the DTV is not a non immigrant visa so blah blah but is this categorically proven or just half reality, half internet twaddle. It doesn't officially affect me but I could use a non O visa otherwise.

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... :)

I have been invited for an interview. What they will ask and what needs to be prepared?