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Thailand Digital Nomad Visa
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Thailand’s DTV, launched in 2024, is a flexible 5-year visa for remote workers, freelancers and “soft power” visitors (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical stays). It’s based on savings rather than monthly income — a big draw.
Income requirement
No monthly income test — instead, proof of about ฿500,000 (~$14,000) in savings, seasoned for ~3 months.
How long it lasts
5 years, multiple-entry, allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry (extendable once by 180 days).
Processing time
Often around 2–6 weeks via the Thai e-visa system, depending on the embassy.
Cost
A government fee of ฿10,000 (about $280).
Almost every nomad visa needs health insurance
Most applications require proof of valid medical cover for your whole stay. Nomad-friendly travel insurance is the simplest way to meet it.
Get nomad travel insuranceThailand digital nomad visa requirements
- Be at least 20 years old
- Proof of ~฿500,000 in savings, held for around 3 months (crypto and investment portfolios not accepted)
- Evidence of remote work, freelancing, or an eligible soft-power/medical activity
- A current home-country address and supporting documents
- Health insurance is strongly recommended
How to get a digital nomad visa in Thailand
- 1Build and season your bank balance to ~฿500,000 for at least 3 months
- 2Prepare proof of remote work or your eligible activity, plus personal documents
- 3Apply through the official Thai e-visa portal for your country
- 4Receive the 5-year DTV and enter for up to 180 days at a time
Cost
A government fee of ฿10,000 (about $280).
Money proof
No monthly income test — instead, proof of about ฿500,000 (~$14,000) in savings, seasoned for ~3 months.
Tax — read before you commit
Spending 180+ days in a Thai tax year can make you a Thai tax resident, and recent rules tax certain foreign income remitted to Thailand. Take local tax advice.
Set up for working remotely in Thailand
Two things every nomad sorts on day one — data the moment you land, and a VPN for café and coworking WiFi.
Apply at the official source: Thailand — official e-Visa (thaievisa.go.th)
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Plan my trip — freeThailand digital nomad visa — FAQs
What are the financial requirements for Thailand’s DTV visa?
You show about ฿500,000 (~$14,000) in savings held for roughly three months — there’s no monthly income test. Crypto and investment portfolios aren’t accepted as proof.
How long can I stay on the Thailand DTV?
The DTV is valid five years and multiple-entry, letting you stay up to 180 days per entry, extendable once in-country by another 180 days.
How much does the Thailand DTV cost?
The government fee is ฿10,000 (about $280), applied for through Thailand’s official e-visa portal.
Do I pay tax in Thailand on the DTV?
If you spend 180+ days in a tax year you may become a Thai tax resident, and recent rules can tax foreign income remitted to Thailand — get local tax advice.
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Last checked June 2026. Visa rules and income thresholds change often — many are tied to local wages and adjust yearly. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice; always confirm the current requirements at the official source above before applying or booking. Some links are affiliate links; Wavvia may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.