Thailand DTV visa guide

The basics

The Thai e-Visa portal, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, describes the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as a visa for workcation and Thai soft power related activities. Entry and the permitted stay are decided by the immigration officer at the border.

Validity

5 years, multiple entries

Stay per entry

Up to 180 days, per Royal Thai Embassy pages

Where you apply

Online, from your country of permanent residence

Fee

Set by each embassy, see Fees and documents by embassy

Who it's for

The official portal lists three categories. Eligibility rules can vary by nationality, and the sources reviewed do not address any specific nationality for the DTV.

• Workcation: digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer.
• Thai soft power related activities, for example Muay Thai, Thai culinary training and medical treatment.
• Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV holders.

How to apply

The official e-Visa portal is the application route the sources describe. Applications can be made only while outside Thailand, and the portal asks for proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply. The embassy or consulate you apply through may ask for its own documents, so check its website.

Applications are subject to approval, and the embassy may request an interview or additional documents. An approval confirmation is sent by email and can be printed for airlines and Thai immigration officials.

• Create an account.
• Fill in the application form.
• Upload supporting documents.
• Pay the visa fee.
• Wait for the visa to be processed.
• Receive the e-Visa confirmation document by email.

Documents

The portal lists the following. Embassies may add items or word them differently, see Fees and documents by embassy below. The first group applies to every category.

• Biodata page of the passport or travel document.
• Photograph taken within the last six months.
• Proof of permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted.
• Financial evidence: bank statements for the last 3 months with a minimum balance of 500,000 THB or equivalent, or sponsorship letters.
• Criminal record clearance certificate from the country of nationality or the country of application.
• Workcation: an employment contract, employment certificate, or a professional portfolio showing workcation status.
• Soft power activities: proof of confirmation to attend the activity, or a letter of appointment from a hospital or medical center, in place of the employment document.
• Dependants: the DTV holder's visa and proof of relationship, such as a marriage, birth or adoption certificate.

Fees and documents by embassy

Each Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate sets its own fee and may word its document list differently. The official e-Visa portal text reviewed does not state a fee. The two examples below are embassy pages the sources reviewed, and the embassy where you apply may differ. Fees are non-refundable according to the official portal.

Fee, Washington D.C.

400 USD

Fee, Helsinki

350 euros

• Washington, D.C. (page updated 10 September 2026): passport valid within 6 months from the travel date, a document indicating current location such as a driving license, bank statement or proof of stay, and funds given as 500,000 THB or 16,000 USD.
• Helsinki (page updated 26 August 2026): evidence of a place of stay reservation of at least 7 days for the initial visit.

Stay and extensions

The Royal Thai Embassies in Helsinki and Tel Aviv state a period of stay of 180 days per entry.

The Helsinki embassy states that an extension for another 180 days is possible at the Thai Immigration Bureau, and that after the maximum 180 plus 180 days, holders must depart and re-enter within the visa validity. The Helsinki and Washington, D.C. embassy pages both advise contacting the Immigration Bureau directly once in Thailand.

The Thai e-Visa portal text reviewed does not state extension terms. The Chiang Mai immigration site notes that staying in the Kingdom over 90 days requires a notification (TM 47).

Recent changes

Embassy pages are updated from time to time: Helsinki shows an update dated 26 August 2026 and Washington, D.C. one dated 10 September 2026. Document lists may change, so check the current version for your embassy.

Separately, the Thai Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system added a notice that the card must be completed no more than 3 days before arrival, according to the official TDAC FAQ. Sources describe it as applying to all foreign travelers and replacing the TM6 form.

Things to confirm

• The exact fee and currency at the embassy or consulate where you apply, since sources differ.
• The full document list for your application location.
• Whether your nationality has specific rules, as the sources reviewed do not address this.
• Extension terms and fee at the Thai Immigration Bureau, since the e-Visa portal text does not state them.
• The TDAC submission process on official Thai immigration channels.
• Whether work-related activity is permitted on your visa category, as sources reviewed do not settle this.

Sources

Every claim above comes from these pages. Higher tiers carry more authority. How we tier sources.