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2026 · Checked 1 Oct 2026
Thailand DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a 5-year visa for remote workers, freelancers and soft-power activities, allowing up to 180 days per entry. It carries a much lower financial bar than the LTR. Check your mission for any insurance requirement.
Independent guide, not legal advice.
Who it's for
Remote workers and freelancers working for non-Thai clients, and people pursuing a soft-power activity such as Muay Thai, cooking or cultural courses, who hold at least ฿500,000 in liquid savings and are aged 20 or over.
Requirements
- Applicant must be 20 or older.
- A qualifying purpose: remote work/freelance for non-Thai clients, or a soft-power activity (Muay Thai, cooking, courses).
- At least ฿500,000 in liquid funds.
- A clean immigration record (a prior overstay or refusal can affect approval).
- Funds should be seasoned: keep ฿500k in the account ~3 months before applying (some embassies want 3–6 months of statements).
Document checklist
- Passport (valid 6+ months) + photo
- Bank statement showing ฿500k held ~3 months
- Proof of purpose (remote-work / employment letter, or soft-power enrollment)
- Proof of accommodation (some missions ask for a reservation of at least 7 nights; confirm with yours)
- Proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply
- Certificate of criminal record clearance, issued by your country of nationality or permanent residence (ask your mission about age limit and translation)
- DTV application form
- Visa fee: set by each mission, confirm with your embassy
How & where to apply
From 31 August 2026, apply at the Thai embassy or consulate for the country where you hold nationality or permanent residence, and show proof of permanent residence there; applying through a mission in a neighbouring country is no longer the route. Mission pages are updated at different times, so check your own mission before you book. (Source: Royal Thai Embassy announcements, 28 August 2026; last checked 1 October 2026.)
Common blockers
- Funds not yet seasoned — keep ฿500k held for ~3 months before applying.
- Savings below ฿500k.
- Purpose does not qualify (needs remote work for non-Thai clients or a soft-power activity).
- A prior overstay or refusal — get a specialist review first.
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Fees, bank-statement seasoning and any insurance requirement are set or applied by each mission and are not stated in the announcements above, so confirm them with your mission. Mission pages are updated at different times.