Complete Guide: Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)
Everything you need to know about Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa for digital nomads
Introduction
Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a long-term stay visa designed for remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads who wish to live and work remotely in Thailand.
Quick Facts
- • Status: ✅ Active and accepting applications (launched July 2024)
- • Type: Long-term stay visa for remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads
- • Validity: 5 years
- • Stay per Entry: 180 days
- • Extension: One-time 180-day extension per entry allowed
- • Multiple Entries: Permitted
- • Application Location: Must apply outside Thailand via Thai embassies, consulates, or the official Thai e-Visa platform
Eligibility Requirements
- • Minimum Age: 20 years
- • Remote Work Proof: Must work remotely for a company or clients outside Thailand
- • For employees: employment contract with a foreign company
- • For freelancers: professional portfolio, business registration, or client contracts
- • Clean Record: No record of immigration violations in Thailand
Financial Requirements
- • No monthly or annual income requirement
- • Instead, applicants must show:
- • 500,000 THB (≈$14,400 USD) in liquid assets (bank balance)
- • Funds must be maintained for at least 3 months prior to application
- • This is not income-based — it's an asset threshold, making this visa accessible for those with savings but irregular income
Family Inclusion
- • Spouses and dependents (under age 20) may apply separately for their own DTV
- • Required documents include marriage and birth certificates
Required Documents
- • Passport (valid at least 6 months)
- • Passport-sized photo
- • Proof of foreign remote work (contract or freelance history)
- • Bank statements showing 500,000 THB minimum over the last 3 months
- • Accommodation booking in Thailand
- • Health insurance valid in Thailand
- • Criminal background check (may be required at the consulate's discretion)
- • Proof of current residence (e.g., utility bill, lease, or ID card)
Fees
- • Visa fee: 10,000 THB (≈$300 USD)
- • Extension fee (optional): 1,900 THB (≈$55 USD) for an additional 180 days
Notes & Considerations
- • No work for Thai companies: Only permitted to work for foreign employers or clients
- • Tax residence: Staying in Thailand for over 180 days in a calendar year may trigger tax residency status
- • No in-country application: Must apply from outside Thailand
- • Visa does not lead to permanent residency
Living in Thailand
Thailand offers an excellent quality of life for digital nomads with:
- • Affordable cost of living
- • Excellent healthcare system
- • Reliable internet connectivity
- • Numerous co-working spaces
- • Rich cultural heritage
- • Beautiful natural landscapes
- • Popular areas include:
- • Bangkok - Modern metropolis with excellent infrastructure
- • Chiang Mai - Cultural hub with lower cost of living
- • Phuket - Beach lifestyle with good amenities
Official Sources
- • Thai e-Visa Platform: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
- • Thai Embassy Visa Info: https://thaiembdc.org/consular-services/dtv