Answered2 years ago

Do you need to be in Thailand to get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

DTV Thai Visa Visa Application E-Visa Thailand Immigration Thai Embassy

Zach *******

asked Apr 17, 2025

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Do you have to be in Thailand to get your DTV? I’m in the US now and want to get it.

Answer summary

You must apply for the Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) from a Thai embassy or consulate outside of Thailand. It cannot be obtained while in Thailand. This application is typically done online through the e-visa system.

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2 years ago

Neil ********

Before you arrive. Get it in the USA

2 years ago

Andrew ********

Outside thailand

2 years ago

Darren *********

Don't listen to these people just show up at the airport and they will give you one. Tell the immigration officer that you want to do their job and ask how to apply. Be sure and speak as many different languages as you know words from. That will really impress them.

Graham ******

What?

Darren *********

it's funny that I put more effort into that reply than the op did before asking his question.

2 years ago

Anna *********

You have to be anywhere but Thailand

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Marcin ******

you are wrong as well 😄😅 The correct wording would be like: "You can apply for a DTV through the E-Visa online system of a Thai embassy or Thai consulate in any country outside of Thailand" . . . . . . . you said, "apply through consulate of any country" and that's oh so wrong, because "consulates of any country" could be consulates of any country - and not necessarily be Thai consulates 😂

2 years ago

Tore *********

@Nongnuch *******

and you are also technically wrong. I got mine in person with a old fashioned sticker in the passport. Not E-visa 🤷🏻‍♂️

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Tore ********

Since January all Thai embassies or consulates use the evisa system. You cannot get a sticker visa anymore (other than Elite).

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Tore ********

No, I am not wrong, but your knowledge is outdated. Your visa sticker? That was before all Thai embassies and consulates worldwide that still allowed physical applications, turned to the online E-Visa system in January 2025. You don't get a sticker any more. You can't even access the buildings any more, except in a few cases where you have to pay the application fee in cash at the embassy or consulate, or in case you are invited for an interview (which can happen to some applicants for the DTV)

2 years ago

David *********

No you get it outside of Thailand

2 years ago

Erin ********

Have you googled this? There’s a website that gives you all the information. I believe you have to apply from your home country.

Anna *********

nope

Tai **********

not necessarily from your home country but yes outside of Thailand.

2 years ago

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

In Thailand is the place you CANNOT get the DTV. You must apply for DTV from a Thai embassy online through the e-visa system. You will use the embassy that serves the area where you physically are.

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2 years ago

Kevin ***********

@Brandon ***********

how do they know where your applying from if your doing everything online

2 years ago

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

@Kevin **********

Because they require proof of your location. If a country that isn't your own, then you must show the entry stamp in your passport, and they often follow-up requesting proof of your hotel reservation, or a letter from the hotel manager, and sometimes they will require you to come in for an interview.

Kevin ***********

ok cheers

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

Don't know, but if they do it then it's fraudulent as it does not meet the requirements. And they are free to cancel the visa application without refund if they find out.

2 years ago

Kevin ***********

@Brandon ***********

ok good answer but how can agents do it from inside thailand

2 years ago