Thailand•Asia2–28 days
THB 10,000 THB
Varies by filing options
6 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
5-year multiple-entry visa for digital nomads, remote workers, and soft-power participants; 180 days per entry, THB 500,000 savings required.
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), launched 15 July 2024 by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a 5-year multiple-entry visitor visa created to formalise the status of long-stay remote workers and soft-power participants who had previously fallen between the tourist and work-permit regimes.
The visa is split into three streams (DTV1 workcation, DTV2 soft power, DTV3 dependants), grants 180 days per entry extendable once in-country for another 180 days, and costs THB 10,000. Applicants must show 500,000 THB in savings; remote work for foreign clients is permitted, but DTV holders cannot take up employment with a Thai company.
This visa is ideal for non-Thai remote workers, freelancers, soft-power participants (Muay Thai, Thai culinary, medical tourism), and their spouses or children under 20 who want a flexible long-term base in Thailand without a local sponsor.
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Bank statement for the past 3 months with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB (sponsorship letter accepted as alternative financial evidence)
Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from the travel date
For Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer): employment contract or employment certificate from a foreign company, OR a professional portfolio evidencing freelance/remote-worker status
For Thai soft-power activities (Muay Thai, Thai culinary, sport training, medical treatment, seminars, music festivals): letter of acceptance/appointment from the organising institute, hospital, or medical centre
For spouse/children dependants: dependant must be the spouse or a child under 20 of the DTV holder; proof of relationship and main DTV holder's visa approval required
Document indicating current location/residence (e.g. residence card, utility bill, or e-ticket itinerary)
Applicant must be 20 years of age or older (children of DTV holders may be under 20)
Min. Savings
500,000 EUR
Original passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
Recent photograph taken within the last 6 months
Completed DTV visa application form (online via thaievisa.go.th)
Copy of passport biodata page
Bank statement (last 3 months) with ending balance >= 500,000 THB, or sponsor letter
Document indicating current location/residence
Workcation: foreign employment contract / employment certificate, OR professional portfolio showcasing digital-nomad / remote-worker / foreign-talent / freelancer status
Soft power: letter of acceptance from organising institute, or letter of appointment from hospital/medical centre
Dependants: copy of main DTV holder's visa approval and proof of relationship (marriage/birth/adoption certificate)
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