Is a monthly income of $3000 sufficient for a Thai DTV visa or are savings needed instead?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Requirements Visa Runs Digital Nomad Visa Financial Requirements for Visas Relocating to Thailand

Dec 29, 2024

8 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I am looking to relocate to thai early next year. Atm if I can prove monthly income of $3000 a month though I may have the 500,000 thb saved up before then but if I don't before I need to leave is the $3000 monthly sufficient ? to get a DTV VISA ? And I researched it's validity is 6 months at a time.  Is visa runs legal ? Let's say I go to Vietnam for a few days and return to restart a new entry ??? Please advice

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is considering relocating to Thailand and questions whether a monthly income of $3000 is sufficient for obtaining a DTV Visa, given they might not meet the savings requirement of 500,000 THB before leaving. They also inquire about the legality of visa runs, such as traveling to Vietnam for a few days to reset their entry. Responses indicate that the primary requirement for the DTV Visa is having 500,000 THB in savings rather than a minimum income, and that visa runs are legal, allowing for a fresh entry stamp each time.

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Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the advise everyone. In this case which visa would y'all recommend to apply for as a digital nomad , to stay in Thailand while working remotely

8 days ago

Dany ********

Anonymer Teilnehmer the DTV… but if its a shorter stay then just come as a tourist in visa exemption. do extensions and a border run and 6 months are done… for 1 year an education visa is also an option. but if you can then just get the DTV.

8 days ago

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Dany ********

Jim ********

You need to prove SAVINGS not INCOME

8 days ago

James ********

For what purpose are you applying for the DTV Visa ? Not everyone gets it. It's NOT 🚫 a sure thing.

Read the posts about getting the DTV visa on this forum and carefully choose the right reasons with supporting documents for your application.

8 days ago

David ********

@James *******

he hasn't a clue really. He needs to do more research first and understand the criteria

James ********

Yep 👍

Miguel *************

exactly. Wanting to be in Thailand long-term without having to do a border run isn't a reason for them to grant it. It would sooner be a reason for them to deny it.

8 days ago

David ********

@Miguel ************

yes they will check entry history before approve and long-term visa

8 days ago

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David ********

Andi ***********

Doing a border run is fine, you get a fresh 180 day stamp every reentry. You must have 500K saved or via a sponsor to apply for the DTV, no minimum income requirement.

8 days ago

Pete *******

The only financial requirement is 500k baht in a bank account in your name.

8 days ago

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Pete *******

Does salary size matter when applying for a DTV visa for Thailand?

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What are the options for applying for a DTV Visa in Thailand, especially when retired and without an income?

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