Thailand DTV nomad visa

Five-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers, freelancers and digital nomads (Workcation) and for people taking part in Thai soft power activities such as Muay Thai, Thai culinary training or medical treatment, plus their dependants. ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}

What you must show and pay

• Savings of at least THB 500,000 (≈ $14,900) · Ending balance on the last 3 months of statements; applies to Workcation and Thai soft power applicants and to dependants (a family account with relationship proof is accepted). ^{1 2}
• A fee of THB 10,000 (≈ $300) · Visa fee set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Each embassy charges it in its own currency: the embassy in Vientiane charges THB 10,000 (≈ $300) in cash, the embassy in London charges GBP 300 (≈ $400). The fee is not refunded. ^{5 6 2}

Requirements

• Workcation applicants show digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status. ¹
• Soft power applicants show acceptance or appointment evidence from the organiser or hospital. ¹
• Muay Thai applicants need a letter from the Sports Authority of Thailand and documents from an SAT-certified gym. ¹
• The applicant holds permanent residence or lawful status where they apply, such as a green card, valid visa or indefinite leave to remain. ^{1 2}
• A spouse and children under 20 apply as dependants (DTV3) with their own application. ^{1 2}
• Workcation and soft power applicants show an ending balance of at least THB 500,000 (≈ $14,900) in the last 3 months of bank statements. ^{1 2}
• Each dependant also shows THB 500,000 (≈ $14,900); a family account is accepted with proof of relationship. ^{1 2}
• The visa fee is THB 10,000 (≈ $300); each embassy charges it in its own currency, for example GBP 300 (≈ $400) in London. ^{5 6 2}
• Workcation applicants provide an overseas employment contract or certificate, or a professional portfolio. ¹
• A police clearance certificate is required. ^{1 2}
• Dependants provide proof of relationship. ^{1 2}
• Apply through the Thai e-Visa system at the embassy or consulate covering the country of residence. ¹

Stay

• Visa valid 5 years, multiple entry. Each stay is up to 180 days, with one extension of up to 180 days at Immigration; after 180 + 180 days the holder must leave and re-enter within the visa validity.
• Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
• Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

No nationality list is published. The applicant applies at the Thai embassy or consulate covering the country where they live and must show lawful residence there; the London embassy asks for permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or a British Overseas Territory.

Work

Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.

Family

Spouse and children under 20 may apply as DTV3 dependants; each files separately with a THB 500,000 (≈ $14,900) statement and proof of relationship. Your spouse or partner may not work in Thailand on this visa.

Checked 2026-10-12

Official sources

1. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), current Los Angeles consular checklist · Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-10-01
2. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) · Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked 2026-10-10
3. Thai E-Visa official category index · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand · checked 2026-10-10
4. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) · Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · checked 2026-10-12
5. Thailand New Visa Measures: Destination Thailand Visa (visa fee 10,000 baht) · Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2024-05-29
6. Destination Thailand Visa: DTV · Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane · checked 2026-10-12