Thailand DTV
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): the long-stay visa for nomads, freelancers, and remote workers.
5-year multiple-entry visa. 180 days per stay (extendable). 500,000 THB liquid funds requirement. One of the most flexible long-stay options in Southeast Asia.
5 yr
Visa duration
180d
Per single stay
500K
THB liquid funds
10
Soft Power categories
Soft Power categories
Activities that qualify you for the DTV. Workation and Freelance / Digital Nomad are the two most-used.
1
Muay Thai training
Long-term training at recognised Thai gyms
2
Thai cooking courses
Multi-week culinary programmes
3
Sports training
Golf, dive, surf, yoga, etc.
4
Medical treatment
Long-stay medical or wellness care
5
Music seminars
Traditional or contemporary
6
Art / film
Workshops, residencies
7
Festivals
Cultural festivals + retreats
8
Workation
Remote work for an overseas employer
9
Freelance / digital nomad
Online business / freelancing
10
Spouse / dependents
Family members of DTV holder
Top Thai cities for DTV holders
Where DTV nomads tend to base themselves, by community + infrastructure.
Application path (high level)
- Pick your Soft Power category (Workation or Freelance/Digital Nomad cover most remote workers)
- Gather 500,000 THB liquid-funds proof + supporting docs (employer letter, freelance contracts, portfolio)
- Apply at your nearest Thai embassy / consulate or via the official e-visa portal
- Pay the visa fee, receive your 5-year multiple-entry stamp
- Each entry: 180 days, extendable once for 180 more inside Thailand
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