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What is the best work visa option for online workers planning to stay in Chiang Mai for 6 months?

Feb 16, 2025
7 days ago
Lesley ********
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I have a question regarding work visas for Thailand please.

My husband and I are hoping to come and stay in Chiang mail for 6 months and we can both work online.

Just wondering which visa would be best for this situation and length of time. If he likes it there we may want to extend our time.

Thank you for any info
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The best visa option for a couple wishing to work online in Thailand for six months would be the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This visa allows remote work for companies based outside Thailand. The LTR Remote Worker visa is also a possibility but has specific and difficult requirements. The DTV offers the advantage of enabling multiple entries over a five-year period, making it more flexible for extended stays.
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Lesley ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you all for the information.
John **********
There are only 2 visas that allow for your situation. The LTR Remote Worker or the DTV. The LTR one is very specific and difficult to satisfy the requirements, so I'd go for the DTV
Lesley ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@John *********
thanks John
Robert *******
Only visa that allows working on-line for a company outside Thailand is the

Destination Thailand Visa.
Lloyd ********
A DTV would be your best bet
Lesley ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Lloyd *******
I wondered if that would be best. That allows us to enter multiple times over 5 years?
James ********
Lloyd ********
If you want to work here, then that is really your only option
Lloyd ********
correct
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