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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Long-stay visa for remote work (workcation) or Thai soft-power activities, with a 5-year validity and multiple entries. Dependent family members may qualify; requirements follow official MFA e-Visa categories.

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Requirements

  • Passport with sufficient validity (confirm with the embassy where you apply)
  • Recent photograph (within six months)
  • Document indicating current location (e.g. valid visa, travel or accommodation proof)
  • Financial evidence: no less than 500,000 THB (e.g. bank statements for the last three months, or a sponsor letter per official guidance)
  • Workcation route: employment contract or employment certificate, or a professional portfolio showing digital nomad / remote worker / freelancer status
  • Thai soft-power route (e.g. Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical): proof of enrolment or appointment from the organiser or hospital
  • Dependents (spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder): proof of relationship and the principal holder’s DTV, plus financial evidence as listed on the official checklist
  • Application fee: 10,000 THB (confirm current fee at submission)
  • Embassies may request extra documents. Always follow the checklist for the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General where you apply

Our Process

  1. 1

    Choose your route

    Workcation (remote work or freelance) and Thai soft-power activities use different supporting documents. Family members of DTV holders follow a separate dependent checklist.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather passport, photo, location evidence, 500,000 THB financial proof, and the contract, portfolio, or activity confirmation that matches your route.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Apply through the Thai e-Visa system or as directed by the embassy or consulate handling your jurisdiction.

  4. 4

    Receive your DTV

    Processing times vary by mission. Your DTV is issued as directed by the consular officer (e.g. sticker in passport or e-visa confirmation).

  5. 5

    Enter Thailand

    The DTV is a multiple-entry visa with 5-year validity; each entry allows a stay of up to 180 days (confirm conditions on your approval).

  6. 6

    Optional: extend your stay

    You may apply for an extension at an immigration office in Thailand where permitted by current Immigration rules.

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) supports people who want to stay in Thailand longer while working remotely from abroad, taking part in eligible Thai cultural or training activities, or joining an approved family member.

Official requirements are published on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) page on the Thailand e-Visa site, including separate document lists for workcation, soft-power activities, and dependents. Missions may add local requirements, so the embassy or consulate where you apply has the final word.

Visa Siam helps you map your situation to the correct category, assemble documents, and submit a complete application the first time.

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Disclaimer

Visa rules and requirements can change and it takes time to update our website.
Please refer to the official sources below:

e-Visa MFA Immigration