Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Purpose of visit

1. Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/ foreign talent/freelancer)

2. Thai soft power-related activities (e.g., Muay Thai, Thai culinary training, and medical treatment)

3. Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders

Required Documents

• Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/ foreign talent/freelancer)

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
2. Photograph taken within the last six months
3. Proof of permanent residence
4. Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three  months, sponsor letter)
5. Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status
6. Certificate of criminal record clearance

• Thai soft power-related activities (e.g., Muay Thai, Thai culinary training, and medical treatment)

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
2. Photograph taken within the last six months
3. Proof of permanent residence
4. Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter)
5. Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center
6. Certificate of criminal record clearance

• Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders

1. Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document
2. Photograph taken within the last six months
3. Proof of permanent residence
4. Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter)
5. DTV visa of the DTV holder
6. Proof of relationship to the DTV visa holder (e.g., a copy of marriage certificate/ birth certificate/ certificate of adoption)

Number of entry: Multiple 

Validity of visa: 5 years

Visa fee: 350 EUR multiple entries

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Additional information

1. Supporting Documents for Workcation Applicants

Digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers may submit the following supporting documents, as applicable:

• An employment contract or employment certificate in English specifying that the applicant is permitted to work remotely.
• A company website demonstrating the applicant’s work or business activities.
• A company registration certificate.
• Personal or corporate income tax returns.
• Bank statements showing regular monthly income.
• Other relevant documents demonstrating the nature of the applicant’s work and source of income.

Language requirements: Documents may be submitted in English. Documents originally issued in another language must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by an officially registered sworn translator.

2. Proof of Residence

- Applicants who are Romanian or Bulgarian citizens, or who hold a valid long-term or permanent residence permit in Romania or Bulgaria, may apply for a DTV through the Royal Thai Embassy in Bucharest.

- Applicants who are not Romanian or Bulgarian citizens must submit a valid Romanian or Bulgarian long-term or permanent residence permit as proof of legal residence in the country.

- Proof of long-term or permanent legal residence in Romania or Bulgaria may include a Romanian or Bulgarian identity card, an EU Citizen Registration Certificate, a residence permit, or other relevant official documents issued by the competent Romanian or Bulgarian authorities.

Please note: A temporary protection residence permit does not constitute permanent residence in Romania or Bulgaria for the purposes of this requirement. Foreign nationals holding temporary protection residence permits issued by the Romanian or Bulgarian authorities may apply for other types of Thai visas, such as a Tourist Visa or a Non-Immigrant Visa, subject to the applicable requirements.

3. Financial Evidence

- Applicants are required to provide financial evidence demonstrating funds of at least THB 500,000, or the equivalent amount in another currency.

- The following documents may be submitted:

• Bank statements covering the last three months.
• A sponsorship letter, where applicable.

- Applicants are advised to submit an English-language bank statement issued by a bank in any country. The statement should be issued no more than three months before the date of application and show a closing balance of at least THB 500,000, or the equivalent amount in another currency.

- The bank statement must clearly indicate:

• The account holder’s name.
• The closing balance.
• The date of issuance.

- Applicants may submit statements for multiple bank accounts to demonstrate the required financial amount.

4. Certificate of Criminal Record

- Applicants may submit a certificate of criminal record clearance issued by the competent authority in either their country of nationality or the country in which they submit their visa application.

- The certificate may be issued in any language, provided that it bears the official logo or seal and the signature of the competent authority.

- An English translation certified by an official translator is recommended to facilitate the consideration of the visa application.

5. Processing Time and Additional Requirements

- Please note that DTV applications may take longer than the standard processing period of 5–10 working days. Applicants may also be requested to attend a telephone interview, depending on the individual circumstances of their application.

- Applicants are therefore advised to submit their applications at least one month before their intended date of travel.