Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

What is the DTV?

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a 5-year, multiple-entry visa for remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers and people coming to Thailand for “soft power” activities such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking or medical treatment. Each entry allows a stay of up to 180 days, which can be extended once by another 180 days at an immigration office.

Who can apply

Workcation (remote work)

• Remote employees of companies outside Thailand
• Freelancers and digital nomads whose clients are outside Thailand

Thai soft power activities

• Muay Thai training
• Thai cooking courses
• Medical treatment
• Seminars and other activities organised by recognised Thai institutions

Family members

• The spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder

Key conditions

• Main applicant must be at least 20 years old
• Visa valid for 5 years, with multiple entries
• Stay of up to 180 days per entry
• One extension of up to 180 days per entry at Thai Immigration (fee ฿1,900)
• Proof of at least ฿500,000 (or the equivalent) in savings
• Working for a Thai employer is not allowed; you may only work remotely for employers or clients outside Thailand
• 90-day address reporting still applies during long stays
• You must apply from outside Thailand, through the Thai e-Visa system

Required documents

• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Recent passport-size photo
• Bank statements showing at least ฿500,000 (or the equivalent), usually covering the last 6 months
• Proof of your current location, if your embassy asks for it

For the workcation track

• Employment contract or certificate from a company outside Thailand, or a portfolio and client contracts if you are a freelancer
• Employer letter confirming remote work and salary (if employed)

For the soft power track

• Acceptance or enrolment letter from a registered Thai institution (programme, duration, schedule and fee), or a medical appointment letter

For family members

• Marriage or birth certificate, and a copy of the main applicant’s DTV
• A further ฿500,000 in funds for each dependant

Fees

• Visa fee: ฿10,000, charged in local currency (the exact amount varies by embassy)
• Extension of stay at Immigration: ฿1,900

How we help

• Check which DTV track fits you
• Find a recognised Muay Thai camp, cooking school or clinic for the soft power track
• Prepare and review your e-Visa application and documents
• Handle extensions, re-entry permits and 90-day reports once you are in Thailand

Requirements differ between embassies and can change. Contact us for the latest list for your country.