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What are the options for non-working visas in Thailand, especially in relation to the DTV and elite visa?

DTV Visa Elite Visa Non-Working Visa Long-Term Stay in Thailand Music Festival Visa Option Visa Rules in Thailand

Aug 8, 2024

7 months ago

Rayson **************

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So DTV requires some form of working ? Which It sounds like ? How does the music festival option work ?  I won’t be able to work at all 0% is elite visa the only visa for non working ? But semi long term stay aside from DTV

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV visa requires work activities, which raises questions about non-working options in Thailand. The elite visa is highlighted as a potential solution for those who are not working, while also wondering about other semi long-term visa possibilities apart from the DTV. Additionally, there are mentions of activities like Muay Thai and cooking, possibly relating to cultural experiences that don't involve working.

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Seb ********

Muay Thai, Cooking, Medical Treatments.

7 months ago

John *********

@S**

but what about the art and music festivals?

You wrote in another post ongoing medical treatment.

But festivals might be only once per year, so how does it work?

Thanks for clarity.

6 months ago

Rayson **************

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@John ********

@Seb *******

last one under number 2 I assume

6 months ago

Seb ********

@Ray***

there are many things wrong with this graphic/pamphlet including that the visa isn’t 10,000 Baht in most countries. Just like most embassies still ask for a bank statement (some up to 6 months back) with the $500k and won’t accept sponsorship letters despite it being listed too.

6 months ago

John *********

@S**

these things are good to know. I reported what I found.

Is it significantly more than 10,000฿ or is it 10,000฿ done at a poor exchange rate?

How many months of statements is it supposed to be? Would you advise having 6 and submitting 3 unless more are requested?

What places are specifically NOT accepting the sponsorship letter?

6 months ago

Seb ********

@Jo**

it’s a HUGE difference like $650 CAD in Ottawa/Vancouver. That’s almost 17,000 Baht. USA is $400 and most EU countries 350 Euro so 14k. Norway interestingly is cheap, 3000 NOK (9800 Baht).

6 months ago

John *********

Thanks for your help.

6 months ago

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John *********

Seb ********

@John ********

I have not seen “art and music festivals” anywhere on application documents or in official communication except early on in some news reports. The embassies and the eVisa website don’t refer to that anywhere as being accepted.

6 months ago

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Seb ********

Can I work remotely in Thailand with a visa that doesn't allow any type of work?

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5 months ago

Can I work online as a digital nomad on a DTV visa obtained through Muay Thai training in Thailand?

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5 months ago

How can I obtain a DTV visa to spend my time off in Thailand?

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5 months ago