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Is it possible to travel around Thailand for a year with a DTV visa and a budget of 29,000 euros?
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)Traveling in ThailandVisa requirementsBudgeting for travelVisa typesDigital nomadRemote work in Thailand
Oct 30, 2025
6 months ago
Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a question, I would like to travel around Thailand for a year, I am 45 years old, I have 29,000 euros, is this possible with a DTV visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, traveling around Thailand for a year on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is possible with a budget of 29,000 euros. The DTV allows for stays of up to 180 days, with the potential for a 180-day extension. With a required savings of at least 500,000 THB (about 13,000 euros), your budget of 29,000 euros is more than sufficient. You should plan on possible border bounces and keep track of immigration reporting requirements, but overall, with smart planning, you can enjoy a year-long adventure in Thailand.
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BenJam **********
Just do border runs đ spend time in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia too đđ
Gustavo *********
@BenJam *********
Best ,,I do that all the timeReply to
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Robert *********
Check multiple entry tourist visa .
Michael ********
Absolutely and keep updating your whereabouts on various site, Arrange meet ups with others staying in the kingdom and they will show you where the bargains can be found and even on occasion offer a room
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Nongnuch ********
Andy Muyshond. . it depends if you can fulfill the requirements needed to apply for a DTV
John **********
You need a reason to apply for the DTV visa, either you are a digital nomad (working remotely from Thailand) or you have to sign up for a minimum of 6 months soft power activity. Its not really designed for someone just to come and truck about
Bobby *********
Easily. Plan your stays in advance with Agoda and Airbnb .. shoot even book in advance. Youâll save plenty by planning.
Eddie *********
@Bobby ********
I used agoda and definitely recommend themReply to
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Josh ********
At 45 you wonât want to bounce much, which the DTV, if you qualify, affords. Though practically speaking, and unless you want to spend 2-weeks with immigration during that time, you should plan on one border bounce at or before the 180-day mark. Make sure you obtain a TM 30 from an accommodation during the first 90 days. Youâll need it along with a TM 47 to report to immigration every 90-days â unrelated to the DTV other than the 90-day clock resetting should you bounce.
Graham ******
@Josh *******
You need your current TM30 issued in the province where the 90 day report is being done not any one obtained during the initial 80 days ;)Pertti *************
@Josh *******
everyone qualifies to dtv who have 30kbaht in pocket. Like all visas heređReply to
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Gary ***********
Yes it's possible a long as you qualify for DTV in some form
Myles *******
Why do u need/want DTV visa? Its a 5 year visa. Just enter on 60 day visa exempt then extend for 30 days then do a couple of border bounces
Maitin *******
@Myles ******
not anymore. IO have been giving some people a really hard time about doing this. Visa is cheap and easyRalph *******
@Myles ******
And get refused entry once they see the pattern.Guy *********
@Ralph ******
Iâm pretty sure they saw the inside of my passport when I passed it over and they look at it to see itâs me? all previous pages filled with stamps were entry and exit stamps with the dates on, just didnât care fella and seemed the normReply to
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Heinz ***********
@Myles ******
they wonât accept 5 year long entries on visa exemption.Myles *******
@Heinz **********
huh? The guy wants to stay for about a year not 5 hence suggesting extension/s and bounce/sHeinz ***********
@Myles ******
opps, I overlooked that. On exemption youâre being questioned on your third consecutive entry theses days (and advised to get a visa).
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Guy *********
@Myles ******
done it twice last was 2023-2024 and before Covid. Plan on doing the exact same in a few monthsDave ********
@Myles ******
The reason he shouldnât do that is at any of the extensions the immigration officer can refuse entry.Todd *********
@Dave *******
they donât refuse entry for tourism. Which he isGuy *********
I always get the standard 30 days get the top ups at immigration then once times up then hop boarders on a bus for next to nothing. Then repeat step 1? I managed a good 9 month trip doing that, never had an issue. #pattlife
Graham ******
@Guy ********
how long ago was that, this year?Dave ********
@Guy ********
Great, good for you, but I think youâll agree that you are still running a risk that one day they may notGuy *********
@Dave *******
the buses are literally marketed as âvisa boarder run busesâ back in 24 hours, but yea if you find someone very pedantic or stuck in the old ways you may have a issue. My bus of 30 tourists all made it back without deportation or fines monkey house or anything palReply to
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Myles *******
@Dave *******
and they wouldnt refuse entry at an extension as would already be in the countryDave ********
@Myles ******
You advised border bounces, Iâve seen it happen loads of times, you run the risk of an IO being in a bad mood and bangâŚdenied entry.Myles *******
@Dave *******
no I advised an extension and then border bounce. U stated that they could get refused entry doing an extension. How if they are already in the country? Of course an IO can refuse entry on a border bounce but as I said very unlikely on someones first bounce.Graham ******
@Dave *******
doing his/her job you meanAlex *******
@Dave *******
there is only a risk if you do border runs by plane. It's easy to live in Thailand long term with land border runs. There used to be a 2 land borders entries per calendar year limit but they took away that limit over a year ago so now it's possible to land border run non stopDave ********
@Alex ******
That is incorrect, and advice like that is unhelpful at best. You cannot just âland border run non stopâReply to
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Myles *******
@Dave *******
true but highly unlikely on his first visits to ThailandDavid ***********************
@Myles ******
bad advice, it literally happened to me... I got the DTV visa after that.Myles *******
@David **********************
u got refused entry on your first border bounce?Graham ******
@Myles ******
not as highly as it used to be ;)Reply to
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Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTERand where do I do the 30 day extension, in Thailand itself?
Myles *******
@Andy *********
yes at local immigration office to where u are at the timeReply to
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Alexander *****
Yes â itâs definitely possible to travel around Thailand for a year with the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) if you plan smartly.
⢠Visa length: Valid 5 years, allows stays up to 180 days + 180-day extension (almost a full year).
⢠Money needed: Must show at least 500,000 THB (~âŹ13K) in savings.
⢠Your budget: âŹ29,000 (~1.1M THB) is plenty for a comfortable year if you spend wisely (about âŹ1,000ââŹ1,200/month).
⢠Work rules: You can freelance or do remote work, but not take local Thai jobs.
⢠Travel tip: You may need to exit and re-enter after your stay to renew your time.
With your budget, the DTV is a solid option for a year-long adventure in Thailand â just keep up with visa rules, insurance, and reporting requirements.
⢠Visa length: Valid 5 years, allows stays up to 180 days + 180-day extension (almost a full year).
⢠Money needed: Must show at least 500,000 THB (~âŹ13K) in savings.
⢠Your budget: âŹ29,000 (~1.1M THB) is plenty for a comfortable year if you spend wisely (about âŹ1,000ââŹ1,200/month).
⢠Work rules: You can freelance or do remote work, but not take local Thai jobs.
⢠Travel tip: You may need to exit and re-enter after your stay to renew your time.
With your budget, the DTV is a solid option for a year-long adventure in Thailand â just keep up with visa rules, insurance, and reporting requirements.
Rick *********
@Alexander ****
your math is terrible âŹ*****
is âŹ2416.6 per month THB 90,453 which is plentyMark ********
@Alexander ****
Just reposting Google AI/chat GPT is not real world dude and copy and paste isn't a skill...Beyond **************
Thank you chatgpt
Colten *******
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great work ChatGPTReply to
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