Hi, how dangerous (war) and possible (visa) is it right now for an Italian (freelance web developer with no steady income, 46 years old) to move to Samui? What visa would allow me to live in Samui without immigration problems?

Update: DTV approved after interview in Karachi embassy.

The ambassador was very nice, friendly, and shared some pro tips as well. When I entered, he mentioned that the ministry has asked me to check your contracts (I work on Upwork as a full time freelancer). After I showed him my profile live with a few contracts, he stopped me and said, "that's enough, I'm satisfied." I asked him a few questions regarding the visa and then left the embassy.

In 90 mins, I got my visa on email. Alhamd o Lillah

B4 ppl comment yes I’ve searched for these answers in the group.

My question is for those who applied for the DTV from Spain but don’t hold a Spanish passport. I have a Spanish nomad visa and ID for Spain, tax records etc. but my passport is Australian.

My questions are;

1-The criminal record cleanrance I got was date early 2024, so I need to request a new one for 2025 for DTV Thailand?

2-Im freelance but the main company that I have a letter authorizing Iand stating I have permission to work remotely indefiniteley that letter was dated for the Spanish visa in 2024, do I need to get an updated one for 2025?

3-The contract I have with that client was made and dated 2022 which also says there is no end date for this contract. For Thai DTC would I need to get an updated contract dated and signed for 2025? Or would the original contract be suffice?

4-I imagine I need to get my Spanish digital nomad visa approval translated from Spanish to English to give in my Thai application, should I do that through the Australian embassy, or any other easier options that would be suffice?

5-Also I imagine I need to translate my Spanish tax document and receipt from Spanish to English, once again any recommendations who to go through?

6- Do any documents need to be sworn translated by someone if so who in Spain? Or should I do that through the Australian embassy.

7-Anyone have any opinion on whether it would be better putting my application through Thai Embassy Madrid or Thailand Consulate Barcelona? ( I live in Barcelona) but which ever has more approval rate and speedy approval would be best.

8-I saw somewhere an intent letter needs to be written by me, what should I include in this letter?

9- Apart from bank statements, invoices, e-visa, my clients company good standing cert, my portfolio of experience in my industry, my CV, Full passport photos, NIE/TIE, is there anything else I’m forgetting?

10-Do I need to get private health insurance and if so does that need to be done before my application and included in it? If so any insurance recommendations?

11- Do I need to book a flight before I put my application in?

12- Do I need to book accomodation and include that in my application? If so what is the minimum length of accom booking they like to see?

13- Lastly I’ll be bringing my cat with me, she will have her passport, rabies vax and all other vax and paperwork up to date, do I need to mention she will be coming with me in the application?

Thank you for reading this and any advice assistance you can give. 🙏

I’m planning on moving to Thailand later in the year and getting the DTV visa, I’ve got a property rental business in the UK which has been trading for 9 months. Will this be enough evidence to obtain the DTV visa? I’ll always be doing freelance work in the construction industry but not sure how I can evidence this? Any advise would be much appreciated. Thank you!

wholy moly i just noticed something and now i don't know if i should apply for DTV or not ...

i work in IT, have a company and am on B2B contract. I have the same one and only client for past 2 years.

all my invoices to them have a mistake, there's a digit missing in their Tax number on the invoice.

they paid every invoice, that's not the problem and i've only noticed it recently. they apparently haven't noticed it at any point.

i've corrected the mistake and my future invoices will be correct.

but, if i upload past invoices in my visa application, what are the chances they notice this and deny it because of this??

hot giggity dam

well maybe next year

:facepalm

EDIT: Ok thank you all for reassurance, am relieved and will continue with the application.

Thanks again

I applied to and received a DTV visa through the soft power route, since I’m not yet making a lot of money as a freelancer. Now I see that it says on my visa under remarks: ‘employment not allowed’. I was hoping to continue working for non-Thai clients. Can someone please confirm that even soft power visa holders are allowed remote work? I’m also unsure now what to put on my tdac.

Hi Everyone,

Applied via the London Embassy. For DTV Freelance.

I just quit my job and am about to start my Freelance business. I currently have 0 clients and therefore £0 income yet, but I have my own website showcasing my abilities and portfolio of websites I launched as learning projects. I am planning to gain clients while in Thailand. I have already provided 3 months' bank statement of >500K Baht. I did mention in the application that I was of Freelance Status and No Income.

I have been asked to provide:

* Other request documents: - A recently letter confirming employment/contract details from your contractor or client stating your position and work role as remotely worker in Thailand (address to Royal Thai Embassy in London) signed by an authorised person.

* Other request documents: - Self assessment tax return / Statement of accounts / Accountant's letter / Personal tax calculation or computation statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) (Apart form your name, you can conceal any details that you would not want to show.)

* Other request documents: - Please upload your bank statement showing your monthly income transactions for last 3 months. (Please highlight income transactions from work. Screenshots are not accepted).

Would appreciate some help and clarity on the last 2 requests on what documents they are trying to acquire. Do I submit my tax documents from HRMC even though they were from my last employment? Do I create an LTD?

Thank you for your help,

- Free visa ending on 19th of September

- 500k+ in my Kasikorn bank account deposited in the next few days (no 3 month record)

- been freelancing here and there and have some incomes from payment gateways from my country and also international Stripe & Whop

- had ED visa before and multiple tourist visas

- currently in Bangkok

- short personal letter

- no current work or income

What’s my best option? And which consulate?

1. Applying by myself to a Workation freelance DTV right now with what i have

2. Applying by myself with a muay thai gym package and invitation letter

3. Waiting 3 months with the money in the bank and then applying

4. Using an agency to help me apply to either Workation or Soft power

5. Applying for a 1 year work permit visa instead of DTV

Thank you for your help and comments.

French citizen rejected in Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam for soft power with 1 month course in a reputable Muay Thai gym in Phuket. I shown 3 months of >500k bank statements and highly-paid freelance invoices as proof of funds. I don't know what to do more, contacting an agent? I have only 2 weeks left in Vietnam, I can maybe modify my plans to have 2 weeks more.

Sorry if it’s asked a lot but re: freelancers on a DTV visa staying more than 6 months per year ..how hard is it to get a tax ID to start paying tax in Thailand? I’ve heard banks are reluctant to give them to folk on DTV