How do you apply for the DTV Visa in Thailand?

This DTV is a kind of tourist visa in Thailand. This means you cannot get a work permit to work for a Thai company, and you are prohibited from doing other things that require non-tourist visas such as domestically adopting a child in Thailand or working toward permanent residency in Thailand.

However, the DTV still offers a long-term, flexible stay in Thailand and the freedom to engage in most other pursuits. Let's take a look at the basic facts:

• Visa Duration: 5-years

• Visa Type: Multiple entry

• Length of Stay per Entry: 180 days

• Extendable: Yes, once per entry

• Obtainable From: A Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or online through Thailand’s official e-visa website (must still be outside Thailand)

• Option to Include Family: Yes

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The DTV Visa is designed for:

• Remote workers working for a foreign company

• Freelancers with foreign clients

• Online business owners or entrepreneurs

• Digital nomads who want to stay in Thailand up to 5 years

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All applicants must meet basic criteria to be considered for this visa;

• You must be at least 20 years old.

• You must not have a history of long visa overstays on record with Thai Immigration.

• You must have at least 500,000 THB (or international equivalent) in liquid assets to prove that you can support yourself while in Thailand.

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For dependents of DTV Visa holders:

• You must be a legal spouse of the DTV holder OR

• You must be a legally recognized dependent child of the DTV holder, younger than 20 years old, and unmarried.

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Required Documents for DTV Visa Thailand

1. Passport and Photo:

• A valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity from your intended stay in Thailand.

• A recent, passport-sized photo taken within the last 6 months. 

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2. Application Form:

• A completed visa application form. You can usually download this from the Royal Thai Embassy's website. 

3. Financial Proof:

• Bank statements or other financial documents showing you have at least 500,000 THB or equivalent in your account. 

 

4. Purpose of Visit Documentation:

• Workcation (Digital Nomad/Remote Worker):
  You'll need an employment contract or certificate from your employer outside of Thailand, or a professional portfolio showcasing your digital nomad or remote work status. 

• Thai Soft Power Activities:
  You'll need documentation related to your participation in activities like Muay Thai, Thai culinary training, or medical treatment. 

• Spouse or Child of a DTV Holder:
  You'll need proof of your relationship to the main DTV applicant, along with copies of their passport and DTV visa. 

 

5. Other Potential Documents:

• Residence Permit (if applicable):
  If you are applying from a country where you have a residence permit, you may need to provide a copy of it. 

NOTE: There are no set standards or requirements for how these documents need to be prepared or presented. Acceptance is solely at the discretion of the Thai embassy officers.