DTV · 5-Year Multiple Entry
Work remotely. Stay in Thailand.
The Destination Thailand Visa gives remote workers and freelancers five years of legal stay. Our local team in Chiang Mai handles it end to end.
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DTV Benefits
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Benefits
Live and work remotely in Thailand with the DTV Visa.
Longer stays
Each entry gives you 180 consecutive days, enough for a full year in Thailand on a single round trip.
Remote work-friendly
Work for foreign clients or employers without needing a Thai work permit. Designed for the location-independent professional.
Multiple-entry flexibility
Come and go as often as you like over five years. Each return resets your 180-day stay period.
Easier compliance
No 90-day TM30 reports required mid-stay. One extension at your local immigration office extends a further 180 days.
Lifestyle flexibility
Bring your spouse and children under 20 on dependent DTV visas. The whole family is covered under one application process.
Less immigration friction
Fewer visa runs than the tourist visa track. Five years of coverage means you plan around your life, not a visa deadline.
Learn More About the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
We've broken down eligibility, requirements, process, benefits, and restrictions below.
Who qualifies for the DTV
The DTV has two tracks: remote work for a foreign employer or clients, and approved "soft power" activities. Most applicants qualify under one of the categories below.
The DTV targets remote workers and freelancers with stable foreign income. You need proof of active income (employment contracts, client invoices, or a portfolio of freelance work) plus bank statements showing sufficient personal savings.
Most rejections come from mismatched income evidence. The name on your contracts, bank account, and application must all line up. We review everything before filing.
The DTV is open to most nationalities that can apply at a Thai embassy or via the official e-visa portal. A small number of nationalities face additional scrutiny or documentary requirements.
Contact us before you start. We'll confirm eligibility for your specific passport in your first consultation.
The DTV is designed to be applied for from outside Thailand, at a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country, or a neighbouring country.
In-country conversion is not a standard route. If you are already in Thailand on another visa type, we can advise on the best path forward for your situation.
The DTV's second eligibility track covers approved "soft power" activities: Muay Thai training, Thai cooking courses, medical treatment, wellness retreats, and similar recognised programs.
You do not need remote-work income for this track. Enrolment documentation for an approved activity is the core requirement. We'll confirm which activities qualify before you apply.
Expert Insight
Most rejections we see come from mismatched income evidence: the name on your contracts, bank account, and application must line up. We review all of it before filing.
Documents you'll need
Grouped by category. We assemble, translate, and check every document before submission.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with blank visa pages
- Recent passport-style photograph (white background, taken within 6 months)
- Completed DTV application form
- Proof of current residential address
- Bank statements covering the required period (typically 6 months)
- Proof of remote income: employment contract, client invoices, or freelance portfolio
Minimum Account Balance
This figure moves with current DTV requirements, so we don't print a number that could be outdated by the time you apply. We confirm the exact threshold with you before you start gathering bank statements, not after.
- Employment contract with a foreign company, or client contracts / invoices for freelancers
- Company registration documents if self-employed
- Or enrolment confirmation for an approved soft-power activity (Muay Thai, cooking course, etc.)
- Health insurance valid for the duration of your stay in Thailand
- Minimum coverage: 40,000 THB outpatient and 400,000 THB inpatient
- The policy must be from an insurer recognised by Thai authorities
- We can recommend providers that meet the DTV requirements during your consultation
- Marriage certificate for a spouse (may require legalisation or apostille)
- Birth certificates for children under 20
- Evidence that the primary applicant's income covers the full family
Expert Insight
Document preparation is where most delays happen. We check every file for formatting, naming consistency, and translation before anything reaches the embassy, so your application goes in right the first time.
How to apply
Two routes are available. We handle either on your behalf.
Route A
In-Person Embassy
- Book an appointment at a Thai embassy in your country
- Submit your documents and pay the 10,000 THB government fee
- Attend the appointment (typically 30–60 minutes)
- Collect the visa stamp once approved
Route B
Official Online E-Visa Portal
- Create an account on the Thai government e-visa portal
- Upload your documents and pay the fee online
- Receive your e-visa confirmation by email
- Present the e-visa QR code at the airport on arrival
Processing Time
2–6 weeks typical
Government Fee
10,000 THB
Expert Insight
For applicants already in Southeast Asia, the e-visa portal is usually faster and avoids a long-haul flight. We'll tell you which route fits your timeline and nationality before you start.
Why the DTV
- Five years of coverage from a single application
- Multiple entry: travel in and out freely throughout the visa term
- 180-day stays, extendable once by a further 180 days at local immigration
- Bring your spouse and children under 20 on dependent visas
- No Thai work permit required for foreign clients or employers
- No 90-day reports required during an uninterrupted stay
Government Fee
10,000 THB
Official fee per application. Chat with us on WhatsApp for a full breakdown including our agency service fee.
What you can & can't do
Yes. The DTV is multiple-entry, so you can travel in and out of Thailand as many times as you like within the five-year term. Each re-entry resets your 180-day stay counter.
Often yes, though it varies significantly by bank branch and the documentation you can present. Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank have been accessible for many DTV holders.
We can advise on the right branch and the exact documents to bring based on what other clients have used successfully.
Yes. Foreigners on a valid visa can own and register a vehicle in Thailand. You'll need proof of address (a lease agreement typically works) and your DTV documentation.
Remote work for foreign clients or a foreign employer is permitted under the DTV. That's explicitly what the visa is designed for.
Working locally for a Thai company or employer, operating a business in Thailand, or receiving Thai-sourced income requires a separate work permit. The DTV does not cover local employment.
If you stay in Thailand for more than 90 consecutive days without leaving, you are required to file a 90-day report with immigration. This is straightforward and can be done online, by post, or in person.
If you travel out and re-enter before 90 days, the counter resets and no report is due for that stay.
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