I have a situation that may or may not be complex. I work as an independent game developer and I'm moving to Thailand in July. For the past year I've worked on a commercial product which is nearly ready for release. It should be ready for release probably around when I first move to Thailand.

I plan to have sales profits sent directly to my bank account in Thailand. I have absolutely no issue paying taxes on whatever comes in. What I'm concerned about is the fact that I won't have a work permit and I read that any kind of digital work that provides income requires you to have a work permit. However what if 95% or even 100% of that work wasn't done in Thailand? Would I still require the work permit and DTV because the proceeds of that work are heading to a Thai bank account?

For additional context, I'll be on a Non-O Visa.

I've asked this question in other countries I've been an expat in and there are always a group of people that tell me to not send my money to Thailand and send it to my home country instead then wire to Thailand as needed. So let me just address this ahead of schedule. I have zero connection with my home country. No bank account, no family, nothing. I left it over 14 years ago and have no plans to go back.

Hi, does anybody have advice for applying for the DTV visa without a letter specifically confirming permission to work remote from Thailand?

I currently work remote as a software engineer but my employer wants to me to convert to an independent contractor before I move to Thailand. They will not write me a letter giving me permission, although I might be able to get an employment verification letter.

I also have a dormant business registered in the US that I'm the owner of. It used to be the business I did consulting from years back, as well as a startup project.

I'm applying through the New York consulate.

I am an 1099 independent contractor/freelancer in US. I have had only one contract since I did contractor. The monthly income is minimal since I only need to work for them for a few hours each month. My main income source is from property rental. Am I eligible to apply for DTV? I am worried they will question my contractor income is not sufficient.

I am a 1099 independent contractor as a sales agent for one company in the US. It doesn't say anywhere on the contract explicitly that I am a remote worker, but I am 100% remote and never even met any coworker or anyone from the company in person. Is my contract enough or should I get another official letter from the company explicitly stating that I am an independent contractor? I'm likely going to apply from Hanoi. Thanks!