Answereda year ago

Can the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) be applied for after arriving on a tourist visa, or must it be done beforehand?

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Jimmy ********

asked Oct 24, 2025

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We are wanting to do the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) so we can come and go for about 5 years. Should that be applied for prior to coming to Thailand or can it be applied for after arrival on a tourist visa?

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The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) must be applied for from outside Thailand, specifically through Thai embassies using the e-visa system. Applicants need to qualify for the visa based on specific criteria, such as participating in approved programs (like soft power courses or working remotely), and must provide relevant documentation as part of the application process. Once issued, the DTV requires the applicant to enter Thailand within three months.

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Jimmy ********

Thanks for all the information. I do believe we should be able to qualify as we are remote workers and are in Albania working currently. My understanding too is that you must plan on coming to Thailand within 3 months of it being issued. Is this correct?

a year ago

Graeme ******

You will need to be able to show you qualify through either a soft power course/agreement with an approved supplier i.e. approved muay thai school, dental treatment plan from an approved dentist or that you can work remotely showing documents to prove it. Once you have this the application is straight forward but as others have said you can only apply for a DTV outside of thailand

a year ago

Rob **********

You cannot apply for the DTV inside of Thailand, but you will need to qualify for the visa depending on the reason you are applying for the DTV.

a year ago

Brandon ************

You cannot get a DTV inside of Thailand. It's only available from Thai embassies through the e-visa system.

It's also not as simple as just applying. You need to qualify first, and then provide all the paperwork as part of your application showing that you qualify.

a year ago