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What are the best countries to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Thailand?

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Oct 5, 2025
2 months ago
Pat *********
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Hey guys, can someone recommend a country or an agency from where it’s easy and cheap to apply for DTV. I live in Thailand already. I was on a working visa before which expired. I have rental contract for 3 years and many Thai bills or contracts on my name.

I’m flexible and can travel to every country (within Asia) where the DTV process goes smoothly.

Any recommendations from people who are also living in Thailand and applied abroad for the DTV?

I’m looking forward for nice ideas and suggestions 🙏

Thanks in advance
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The conversation centers around finding easy and affordable options for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while residing in Thailand. Users share personal experiences recommending countries like Vietnam, known for its straightforward process and quick turnaround times for DTV applications. Some users successfully applied for their DTV in Laos and the Philippines, highlighting the convenience of online applications and short processing durations. It's also noted that specific types of DTV were not clarified, which could affect individual experiences.
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Mark ********
On a side note, just be aware you cannot have a Thai bank account on DTV. If you have one already it will be closed and your money refunded to you
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David ***********
I guess that depends on the bank. I have a Thai bank account and I’m on a DTV.
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@David **********
 Yes, but you are aware banks are closing accounts of DTV holders? It won't happen immediately for everyone, but it will in due course. Banks now won't take risks
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@Mark *******
 , where did you source that information from?
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@David **********
 From the myriad of comments made over the last few weeks from DTV holders who have had their bank accounts closed. Banks are also now publishing information that only non-immigrant visas are eligible for bank accounts. So they're not opening any more, but obviously they have to comb through existing accounts to ascertain those which don't qualify
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Alan ********
NEED INFO..COMING IN NOV...1ST TIME. .WHAT VISA SHOULD I GET..IM FROM CANADA..THANKS A LOT
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Frank **********
@Alan *******
 how about you go to the Thai Embassy in Canada website and see what visa fits your needs. You haven't stated what your intent is. Just a vacation , retirement or marriage, DTV, etc etc
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@Frank *********
 eventually moving there
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Vicky *****************
I used Thai Visa Solutions. It was 50,000 baht
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Graham ******
You haven't stated what DTV you want (workation or soft power) so how can you compare with other's experiences?
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Steve *******
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 TBF, It doesn't make any difference on the reason to apply for the DTV
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Andrew ******
Did mine in Laos. Applied on line. Flew Laos Tuesday gave docs to embassy. Flew back Friday night with visa in passport Easy
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Pat *********
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@Andrew *****
 what kind of documents did you provide or send tobte embassy in advance?

I get different informations, one said you need 500.000 bath for 6 months on your account, someone else said only 3months, then you need a monthly salary of minimum 45.000 bath. What else do they want to see?
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Peter ***************
Vietnam seems to be the most popular.
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Norbert **********
Philippines only 12 days
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Norbert **********
I cannot judge this for other person,for me yes.

I have no passions for the thai style work.
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Norbert **********
With agency this goes for 45.000
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Pat *********
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@Norbert *********
 ok interesting because if you do it alone it cost just 10-12k and agencies charging from 30k up to 60k, I have seen.

Is an Agency necessary?
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@Pat ********
 but you dont have any stress
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Norbert **********
I have Leukemia since 8y.,yes I have stress.

The agency is in Bkk
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@Norbert *********
what kind of documents did you provide or send tobte embassy in advance?

I get different informations, one said you need 500.000 bath for 6 months on your account, someone else said only 3months, then you need a monthly salary of minimum 45.000 bath. What else do they want to see?
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David ***********
I used Hanoi, Vietnam for my DTV in April this year. Very straight forward. Took about 5 days from application submission to receiving DTV via email. I didn’t need to attend the embassy itself.
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@David **********
 what kind of documents did you provide or send tobte embassy in advance?

I get different informations, one said you need 500.000 bath for 6 months on your account, someone else said only 3months, then you need a monthly salary of minimum 45.000 bath. What else do they want to see?
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I guess the documents you need to provide depends on which type of DTV you’re applying for. I applied as a Remote Worker. I didn’t provide any documents in advance I just uploaded them as part of the online application process. I uploaded 3 mths personal bank statements showing 500K THB in a Thai bank.
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@Pat ********
 There is no minimum income requirement, Malaysia required 6 months of 500k THB. Vietnam approves with a final balance of 500K THB and 3-6 months statements. Check the main DTV group on FB, loads of Vietnam application tips there.
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 for how long did you stay in Hanoi?
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David ***********
I stayed in Hanoi for 3 days and then took a trip to Ha Long Bay for a few days before returning to Thailand via Hanoi. About 10 days total in Vietnam.
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Bill *******
Vietnam
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@Bill ******
 and how long you had to wait in Vietnam to receive the DTV? And where in Vietnam please? 🙏
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@Pat ********
 doesn't matter where in Vietnam, as you will have to apply online through the e-visa system of the Hanoi embassy or the HCMC consulate. Best to stay in Hanoi and await the issuance of the visa. You can be asked to the embassy for a personal interview. Waiting is about 1-2 weeks
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