Thailand digital nomad visa
Thailand's DTV changed the game for Asia-based nomads: a five-year, multiple-entry visa with 180 days per stay, no monthly income requirement — just a savings threshold — and a fee that undercuts almost every Western nomad visa. If your life runs through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or the islands, this is the one to get.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) at a glance ✓ Verified 2026
- Visa cost: ~$280
- Length of stay: up to 60 months
- Processing time: 2–4 weeks
- Official source: government site
Requirements
- Savings of at least 500,000 THB (roughly $14,000–15,000) held for the last three months, shown via bank statements
- Proof of remote work for an employer or clients outside Thailand (the 'workcation' track), or enrollment in a Thai soft-power activity (Muay Thai, cooking school, medical treatment)
- Passport valid for at least six months at application
- Application submitted from outside Thailand via the official e-visa portal
- Working for Thai employers or serving Thai customers is not permitted on this visa
How to apply
- Prepare documents: three months of bank statements showing the 500k THB balance, employment or client contracts, passport scan, photo
- Apply online at the official Thai e-visa portal from your country of residence or any country where you hold residency
- Pay the 10,000 THB fee and wait for the embassy's review (typically days to a few weeks)
- Receive the e-visa by email and enter Thailand — each entry grants 180 days
- Extend once per entry for another 180 days at immigration, or reset with a border run; repeat for five years
Moving abroad means more than the visa — sort your travel insurance (many visa applications require proof of coverage), set up borderless banking, and land with data working.
Frequently asked questions
Each time you enter Thailand you get 180 days. You can extend that once at a local immigration office for roughly another 180 days (extension fee applies), or leave and re-enter for a fresh 180. The visa itself stays valid for five years of unlimited entries.
If you spend 180 days or more in Thailand in a calendar year, yes — and Thailand has been tightening rules on taxing foreign income remitted into the country. If you plan near-full-time Thailand living, talk to a tax advisor about what you remit and when.
Yes. Spouses and dependent children under 20 can apply for DTVs as dependents, with their own applications and the same fee. The 500k THB financial proof generally needs to cover the family.
No. The DTV covers remote work for foreign employers and clients only. Working for Thai businesses or serving Thai customers requires a proper work permit under a different visa category.
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Visa rules, income thresholds, and fees change — always confirm the current requirements on the official government source (linked here) before applying. This page is informational, not immigration advice.