Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
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Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), launched in 2024, is a 5-year multiple-entry visa granting 180-day stays per entry, designed for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term tourists. At approximately $282 for 5 years, it is one of the most affordable long-term visa options in Southeast Asia.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $282
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse and dependent children may apply for accompanying DTV visas
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Each entry permits a 180-day stay (extendable once by 180 days). The 5-year visa allows multiple entries. No minimum annual presence requirement.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Spending 180+ days per tax year in Thailand may trigger Thai tax residency; foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand is potentially taxable under 2024 Revenue Department rules
No formal minimum income requirement, but applicants must show proof of funds of at least 500,000 THB (~$14,000 USD) in a bank account
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of bank funds of at least 500,000 THB (~$14,000 USD)
- ✓Proof of remote work, freelance contracts, or digital nomad activity (or valid reason for long-stay tourism)
- ✓Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- ✓Health insurance or proof of financial coverage for medical expenses
- ✓Application at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad
- ✓Visa fee: 10,000 THB (~$282 USD)
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