Getting a visa is the first and most important part of working remotely in Thailand.
As long as you’re qualified, it’s not difficult to do.
This guide will show you the main visa options that let you stay in Thailand long-term and work remotely.
Key Takeaways
- The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is the visa built for remote workers with overseas employers or clients.
- For a DTV you need THB500,000 in the bank and proof of your remote work.
- No portfolio yet? A soft-power activity such as a Muay Thai course can still get you a DTV.
- If you earn well and work for a large overseas company, the 10-year LTR visa is worth a look.
- A non-immigrant B visa and work permit always need a Thai company behind you, whether that’s an employer, a host company, or your own.
- Your own Thai company is the hardest route, but BOI promotion can mean full foreign ownership and years of corporate tax exemption.
- Tourist and education visas let you stay, not work.
First Things First
The visas listed here aren’t all the visas available in Thailand. We’ve only chosen the visa options that are commonly available to remote workers.
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