Visa Knowledge Center · Digital nomads & long-stayDTV — Destination Thailand Visa Launched in 2024, the DTV is a 5-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers, freelancers, and people joining Thai soft-power activities (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical stays). Each entry permits up to 180 days, extendable once on the ground.
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Last updated 1 July 2026 · Last reviewed 1 July 2026
Best for Remote workers, freelancers and digital nomads who want years of flexibility.
Duration 5 years, multiple entry · up to 180 days per entry
Cost ~THB 10,000 per application
Renewals Extend each 180-day stay once for another 180 days at Immigration; the visa itself lasts 5 years.
Reporting 90-day address report on long stays; TM30 on arrival at a residence.
01 Who qualifies Remote worker/freelancer with foreign clients or employer, OR enrolled in a qualifying Thai activity (Muay Thai, cooking, medical treatment). Financial proof of roughly THB 500,000 (about US$13,500). Applied for from outside Thailand at a Thai embassy/consulate or via e-Visa. 02 Requirements Proof of remote work / employment contract / portfolio, or activity enrolment. Bank statement showing ~THB 500,000. Passport valid 6+ months. Category-specific supporting documents. 03 Step-by-step Confirm your category (workcation vs soft-power activity). Gather financial proof (~THB 500k) and work/activity evidence. Apply via the Thai e-Visa portal or your local Thai embassy. Enter Thailand and receive up to 180 days. Extend once on the ground for a full ~360 days before exiting/re-entering. 04 Documents you'll need Passport (6+ months validity) Photo Bank statement ~THB 500k Employment/freelance proof or activity enrolment Proof of address 05 Common mistakes to avoid Assuming it's a work permit — the DTV does NOT allow working for Thai companies. Letting the 180-day stamp lapse without extending or exiting. Thin financial proof — keep the ~THB 500k seasoned. 06 FAQ How long can I stay on a DTV? Up to 180 days per entry, extendable once for another 180 days, and the visa is valid 5 years with unlimited entries.
Can I work in Thailand on a DTV? You can do remote work for clients/employers outside Thailand. It does not authorise employment with a Thai company — that needs a work permit.
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General information for 2025/26, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change — confirm with thaievisa.go.th or a licensed visa agent before applying.