*Iv'e been flagged before, I just booked a return flight on the spot & showed funds on my phone to the senior agent I was taken to.
They are beginning to scrutinise more, they will consider previous years history & visa's in Thailand when deciding. The boyfriend in this case is less likely to be flagged, but they may just ask to see a return flight.
Just think of something medical, you can do in Thailand.
It can be anything that a beauty or health clinic offers, or book multiple dental appointments for dental cleaning.
1. Contact Clinic (Clinic must have a Doctor at the premises)
2. Book appointments.
3. Ask if they can write you a letter or write the letter yourself to give to the clinic to sign, stamp & return to you.
4. Clinic provides the letter which must include their medical registration licence certificate. (You may likely receive 2 documents, so you then need to convert into a single pdf file)
What to say on the letter.
Option 1:
"Insert Name" is a patient of our clinic, they began their first consultation on "date"
they hold a package with our clinic for treatment which can take up to 2 years to complete.
Option 2:
"Insert Name" is a patient of our clinic, they began their first consultation on "date"
they will be coming in for the purpose of "treatment" & they have appointments scheduled for the following dates.
5th of June 2025
15 July 2025
10th of September 2025
Aim for 3-6 appointments over an 18-24 month period or have the letter state how you need to come in monthly for treatment.
- The consultation date, is the first date you reached out to the clinic to discuss.
- Treatment "package" people often bulk purchase IV drips, Botox, all kinds of various treatments.
Search:
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To get a feel of what services may suit you.
- As the treatment is medical related, you have the right to be vague as it's for health - purposes, however you also need to provide enough detail to fill at least half a page.
- Kindly ask the clinic if they can write the letter, or sign & return your letter, informing the clinic, I need the letter for visa purposes as I will be coming & going from Thailand multiple times & your letter will support me when explaining to immigration why I may frequently be exiting & returning to Thailand.
- I deposited the funds into an account I don't use, for the purpose of the visa.
(Unfortunately I didn't remove the funds & got carried away spending it 😅😂)
*The source of my funds was clear enough & I didn't have to elaborate further as it was for soft power.
Some DTV applications were rejected when using a Thai bank account.
You could contest the decision, but it raises questions about how the money entered the account & whether you have previously been working legally/illegally in Thailand.
Using a local bank account could simply prompt further scrutiny from the officer reviewing your paperwork. (Perhaps you were previously working legally, but now intend to obtain a DTV and continue working illegally.)
I made a deposit into a TransferWise (Wise) account to show funds.
I advise visiting Siam Legal in the Nana/Asoke area.
Many Thai international law firms which specialise in immigration offer free consultations.
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When you visit, explain your situation clearly. For example:
"I was denied a DTV twice. I presume Immigration perceived my freelance consulting work & website as posing a risk to local jobs and income.
How can I set up as a consultant in Thailand in a way that immigration would approve?
What are my options for obtaining a visa here?
Usually, you won’t have to wait long to speak with an associate lawyer.
If they are busy, they can schedule an appointment for you.
Personally... I don’t see the logic behind applying for a "Workation" visa. It involves providing more information than necessary.
Alternative: Soft-Activity Via Medical Appointments.
1. Visit a Dental or Medical Clinic:
Pay for one dental or medical appointment and arrange for follow-up appointments every three months.
2.) Prepare a Supporting Letter:
Write a simple letter yourself to give to the clinic, just to ensure they have it worded enough to cover the DTV.
The letter should:
Be issued from a business that has a registered, licensed doctor.
State that you are an ongoing patient and list the dates of your follow-up appointments.
There is no need to disclose personal medical details, only that you are under routine care. (So try expand upon the letter while being as vague when possible as it's medical personal reasons)
3.)
The clinic needs to stamp and sign the letter.
They should also provide their medical registration certificate.
Combine the signed letter and certificate into one PDF document.
How to choose a medical soft activity:
If you’re unsure what medical or health-related activity to choose, visit
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This site allows you to search for thousands of deals and promos in Thailand for health and beauty treatments.
For the purpose of DTV, opt for a clinic with a licensed doctor, as it lends more credibility to your documentation.
"How to Escape the Rat Race and Move Abroad to Thailand 🇹ðŸ‡"
"Learn how to land a fully remote job and apply for the right visa to work remotely from Thailand."
This implies that you are offering consultation services, either free of charge or for a fee. Conducting such activities without the proper visa and business setup is illegal in Thailand and is considered as taking jobs from locals.
**** Legal Requirements for Offering Consulting Services in Thailand ****
To legally offer consulting services in Thailand, you must meet the following requirements:
1.) Company Registration:
You must establish a company and obtain a Non-B (Business) Visa.
Your company must employ a minimum of four Thai nationals, each earning at least 10,000 THB per month.
2.) Office Space:
You are required to maintain a physical office, even if it is merely for show (e.g., a desk and chairs).
A photograph of you and your staff must be taken at the office and submitted to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
**** DTV (Digital Nomad) Workation Option ****
The DTV (Digital Nomad) Visa is designed for individuals who work remotely for a company or clients outside of Thailand. It allows long-term stays as a tourist, provided that the work conducted is entirely unrelated to Thailand and does not generate any profit from local sources. Essentially, DTV visa holders are treated as long-term tourists rather than business operators.
If it is discovered that you have been offering consulting services without the appropriate visa and company setup, you maybe...
1.) Blacklisting from Thailand
2. ) Current Visa cancellation
3.) Potential legal action with police coming after you if your in Thailand.
(Police used to round up english teachers in the past, who taught english online in Thailand, but their students were in somewhere like China) - As they didn't have the "right to work in thailand visa"
You can obtain a 1-year Non-B Visa through an agent for approximately 100,000 - 60,000 THB.
This visa allows you to legally advertise consulting services in Thailand, whether for a fee or free of charge. Subsequent renewals typically cost about 25-50k annually.