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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for Remote Workers and Soft Power Activities in Thailand
A five-year multiple-entry visa with 180-day stays for people working for overseas employers or joining soft power activities.
Quick answer
The DTV is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing 180 days per stay, extendable once by another 180 days. It is designed for remote workers employed by overseas companies, freelancers with foreign clients, and soft power participants such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses, or medical treatment. Applicants generally must show at least 500,000 baht in funds, and working for Thai companies is not allowed. Document requirements differ by embassy, so always check your filing mission first. Contact our team for a quotation.
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Who this is for
- Employees of overseas companies working remotely from Thailand
- Freelancers and independent contractors with clients outside Thailand
- Soft power participants: Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical care, seminars, music festivals
- Spouses and children under 20 of a primary DTV holder
What you receive
- Eligibility screen and the right DTV category: remote work or soft power
- Employment or client-contract evidence prepared in the format your embassy accepts
- 500,000 baht funds evidence and bank statements per your mission's rules
- Filing through e-Visa or the embassy with jurisdiction, plus status tracking
- Planning the 180-day extension and entry/exit days so conditions are never breached
Documents to prepare
- Passport with six or more months remaining
- Funds of at least 500,000 baht, evidenced by statements or a bank letter
- An employment contract or letter from a foreign company, or freelance contracts and portfolio
- For soft power: confirmation from the Thai institution or activity organiser
- Accommodation and travel evidence where the mission requests it
How it works
4-step process
- 1
Pick category and mission
The DTV is filed at Thai embassies abroad only, not inside Thailand. Each mission lists different documents and processing speeds; we choose the one that fits your nationality and current residence.
- 2
Prepare funds and work evidence
The 500,000 baht must be shown in the format your mission accepts — some want several months of statements. Work evidence must clearly show income originates outside Thailand.
- 3
File and follow up
File online via e-Visa or in person per the mission, then track to approval. If additional documents are requested, we handle the response.
- 4
Use and extend the stay
Enter Thailand repeatedly over five years, 180 days each time, extendable once by 180 days at immigration, with 90-day reporting during continuous stays.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I work for a Thai company on a DTV?
No. The DTV covers only work performed for overseas employers or clients. Working for a Thai entity requires a work permit and a different visa category.
How does the DTV differ from the LTR?
The DTV is more accessible — 500,000 baht in funds and 180-day stays — while the LTR work-from-Thailand category demands much higher income but grants ten years and certain tax exemptions. We compare both against your actual earnings.
Can my family come along?
Yes. A spouse and children under 20 can apply as dependants, showing relationship evidence and the primary holder's funds.
Can I apply for a DTV from inside Thailand?
As a rule, no. Applications go to Thai embassies or consulates abroad, so anyone already in Thailand usually travels out to file at a mission that accepts their nationality.
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Written by: Thai Law & Accounting Services — attorneys and licensed accountants
Reviewed by: Reviewed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
Last updated: 2026-08
Information as of August 2026. Government fees and processing times change — verify with the relevant agency before acting, or let our team verify for you.