Destination Thailand Visa DTV Visa Thailand 2024
▪ Visa Duration: 5-years
▪ Visa Type: Multiple entry
▪ Length of Stay per Entry: 180 days
▪ Extendable: Yes, once per year
▪ Obtainable From: A Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or online through
Thailand’s official e-visa website
▪ Minimum Age for Primary Visa Holder: 20 years old
▪ Option to Include Family: Yes
Who is Eligible for the Thailand DTV Visa?
To apply for a DTV, you must fall under one of the following three categories:
Workcation (Digital Nomads, Freelancers, Remote Workers)
As mentioned before, the DTV’s target audience consists of digital nomads, freelancers, and
remote workers. This means that if you work remotely for a foreign company or work for
yourself as a freelancer or influencer, this visa is designed for you.
Though the Thai government has pointed out that “not just anyone” can obtain a Thailand
DTV Visa as a digital nomad, they did not, as of this writing, specify the minimum income,
employer, or social media follower requirements. Still, it is unlikely that you will qualify for
the DTV Visa Thailand if the Thai authorities do not consider your foreign employer to be
“legitimate.”
Thai Soft Power Activities
However, if you do not work online but want this visa anyway, you can still qualify for the
Thailand DTV Visa if you plan to engage in “Thai Soft Power” activities. These include:
▪ Muay Thai courses
▪ Thai cooking courses
▪ Sports training
▪ Medical treatment
▪ Seminars
▪ Music festivals
These activities enhance the prestige of Thailand’s culture and improve the country’s
standing in the international community. This is why the government will let you acquire a
DTV Visa Thailand to help spread the word about how great Thailand is.
Unfortunately, the government has yet to release details on which specific activities are
eligible, or which organizations have been approved to conduct activities that qualify for this
visa. So, at this point, the easiest way to qualify for the DTV is to be self-employed or work
remotely for a foreign company.
Dependant of Thailand DTV Holders
One of the more attractive features of the Thailand DTV Visa is that it allows dependants to
join primary DTV holders. There is no limit to the number of dependants you can bring to
Thailand, but they must either be a spouse or a dependant child who is younger than 20
years old. Each dependent must apply separately and pay a separate visa fee.
What are the Requirements for a Thailand DTV Visa?
If you are going to apply for the Thailand DTV Visa, there are just a few requirements you
have to meet, but they will differ depending on your category: workcation, soft power
activity, or dependent. Make sure you have these documents ready before starting your
application.
1. Passport or Travel Document
2. Passport Photograph
3. Document Showing Current Location
4. Evidence of Financial Assets*
▪ Amount of no less than 500,000 THB (differs by embassy)
▪ Bank statements, payslips, or a sponsorship letter can act as
evidence
5. Proof of Purpose of Visit:
▪ Workcation: Employment contract, employment certificate from
your country, or a professional portfolio showing your freelancer
work
▪ Thai Soft Power: Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or a
letter of appointment from a hospital or medical center
▪ Dependent of Primary DTV Holder: Proof of relationship, such
as a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or certificate of adoption
*You must show that you have enough liquid assets to support yourself during your
extended stay in Thailand. The minimum for this is 500,000 THB, but as you must apply for
this visa from outside of Thailand, the embassy or consulate you apply through may
demand to see a higher amount and will have their own set of criteria for how much
evidence is required to demonstrate this.
DTV Visa Extension Costs
The DTV visa allows for a single extension of 180 days per entry. This extension must be
requested at a Thai immigration office, with a fee of ฿1,900. You are eligible to apply for an
extension once for each DTV entry stamp.