New Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): What We Know So Far

As part of its tourism stimulus program and efforts to attract long-term visitors, Thailand has announced a new visa — the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). While the full conditions have not yet been officially published, preliminary information is already available.

Who is the DTV visa for?

Digital nomads
Freelancers
Remote employees of foreign companies
Foreigners undergoing medical treatment or studying Muay Thai or Thai cuisine

Key features of the visa

Visa type: multiple-entry
Validity: 5 years
Maximum stay per entry: 180 days
Extension: possible for an additional 180 days
Visa fee: 10,000 THB
Extension fee: 10,000 THB

Family inclusion

Family members may apply together with the main applicant:

spouse
children under 20 years old

Main requirements for applicants

Minimum age: 20 years
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
Photograph
Proof of current residence (e.g., bank statement, driver’s license)
Bank statement showing at least 500,000 THB
Contract with a foreign company or other proof of remote employment

Additional documents may be required, such as:

letter from a Muay Thai school
letter from a Thai cooking school
medical certificate
for family members: marriage and birth certificates

Important

The DTV visa does not allow employment with Thai companies
Only remote work for foreign employers is permitted

Open questions

Several aspects of the visa remain unclear:

Taxation
If a foreigner stays in Thailand for more than 180 days under the DTV, will income from foreign employers be subject to personal income tax?

Financial requirements

Is the 500,000 THB requirement one-time or required for each extension/entry?
Must financial proof also be provided for family members?

Place of work
Can DTV holders work from coworking spaces or offices, or only from home?

Visa runs and travel restrictions
Will it be possible to leave the country briefly every six months to extend stays throughout the 5-year period?

Impact on other visa types

The DTV visa may affect the relevance of other visa categories:

LTR visa for remote workers (which requires high income proof)
Retirement visa
Guardian visa
Education (ED) visa

Compared to these options, the DTV appears simpler:
a contract with a foreign company and 500,000 THB in savings may be sufficient.

Important:
The DTV does not replace the Non-B visa and does not provide eligibility for a Work Permit in Thailand.

What’s next?

The visa launch is expected by the end of the month. Until official conditions are published, changes are still possible. We are closely monitoring developments and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.