Answered2 years ago
What are the current costs and details related to the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand?
Regarding DTV Pricing: Official visa fee is 10k THB. However, since the DTV is only available outside of Thailand, prices set by the Thai consulates in local currency apply - at quite a premium.
Example:
Actual current exchange rate:
10,000 THB = 254 EUR
Price asked by the eVisa system in Germany / Berlin:
350 EUR = 13,768 THB
~38% more expensive.
Even higher premiums in other currency regions!
Still a great deal visa. Just letting y'all know.
Example:
Actual current exchange rate:
10,000 THB = 254 EUR
Price asked by the eVisa system in Germany / Berlin:
350 EUR = 13,768 THB
~38% more expensive.
Even higher premiums in other currency regions!
Still a great deal visa. Just letting y'all know.
Answer summary
The Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand costs an official fee of 10,000 THB (approximately 254 EUR). However, prices may vary significantly when applying through Thai consulates outside of Thailand, often being 30-40% more expensive due to unfavorable exchange rates set by the embassies. The visa is available for 5 years with the requirement to leave Thailand every 180 days, with the option to extend the stay by applying for additional 180-day extensions. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate proof of remote work or engage in 'soft power' activities, such as attending courses or workshops lasting at least six months. Applicants are advised to check specific requirements with their local Thai consulate, as these may vary by country.
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Ivana *******
It’s 395€ when applying from Serbia!
Greg ********
Canada DTV is $650 which is $
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baht, so the premium here is 72%.
Jeff ******
Be thankful in Canada they charging F*cking 650 CAD = ~
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k bhat....so socialist extortion lol
Flukie ******
Alot more than that here in Canada but still a good deal for such visa
Tommy ********
Hey
@Frank-Steven **********
- are you the admin of this group? Or do you specialise in Thailand visa / digital nomadism? Send me a Dm
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy *******
Nope. Not an admin or mod of this group. Though I was considering offering my help to this group in such a role. But yes, I have plenty knowledge of visa, Thai bureaucracy, and digital work. How can I help?Tommy ********
@Frank-Steven **********
I need someone who is an expert at this either in a job or as an owner (or admin). I’m writing a report about the DTVFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy *******
I ran a (specialized) Thai visa group once. During COVID, helping people who were trying to get back to their lives or partners in Thailand. Now I just help out this and other groups as best as I can and have spare time. But feel free to reach out to the admins or mods here.Tommy ********
@Frank-Steven **********
I mean if you had a visa group or were admin, it could enough. And there are plenty of tourism experts who will research and know as much as possible on the visasFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy *******
I doubt there is any real experts on the DTV at this point - given how fresh and new it is. But I dove into both the LTR and this DTV as as deep as I could for now - out of my own needs and interests. If I can assist with anything specific, feel free to drop me a line.
Sabine *********
Yes i am from the Netherlands. Think i get a voa for 60 days . Go on a nice trip outside Thailand and Come back. So 2 visarend goes me 180 days. Good reason to travel
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Sabine ********
If you do that once, you will be fine. But if you try to do that several times in a short amount of time (especially when staying close to the full 60 days each), problens when trying to cross the border can occur.Sabine *********
@Frank-Steven **********
i need it 2 x only
Sanj *******
The retirement visa is $1600 US using the e visa site from the Los Angeles Thai Consulate!! 😳
Rafael *******
Anyone trying the 'soft power' (cooking course, etc.) way?
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Rafael ******
I am sure many will try. But I would wait for the respective consulate near you to publish more details about requirements. I doubt that a one day cooking class will qualify for a 5 year visa. From what I have heard, any course / class of at least 6 months length might.Rafael *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Yeah, I think I'll wait and let others try first, it's good to see what works or doesn't.
Greta *****
DTV - Different Thai Value
Dan ********
What proof of contract are digital nomads here providing?
I run an agency but don’t use contracts as such.
Has anyone just provided simple proof that your business exists? i.e a verifiable business number?
I run an agency but don’t use contracts as such.
Has anyone just provided simple proof that your business exists? i.e a verifiable business number?
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Dan *******
I think a company registration in your name will do.Dan ********
I’m failing to see the joke
@Vlad ******************
. Then again, there’s always some little weasels in this group who hides behind emojis.
Vlad *******************
@Dan *******
I’m laughing that you even let the thought a company registration certificate would suffice Given historically tough Thai immigration
Radost **************************
Good luck to pay and then you do not full fill the requirement. There are no clear info about employer, freelancer, aso.
So you get a 5 year visa if you attend a cooking class, a Muay Thai camp, a seminar or a music festival ? Nobody will believe this. A medical treatment like a date for a breast operation and you get a 5 year visa? Try, pay and you will see the answer.
And I will start to organise Seminars and I become a billionaire
So you get a 5 year visa if you attend a cooking class, a Muay Thai camp, a seminar or a music festival ? Nobody will believe this. A medical treatment like a date for a breast operation and you get a 5 year visa? Try, pay and you will see the answer.
And I will start to organise Seminars and I become a billionaire
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Radost *************************
Or just wait a few more days for your local consulates to clarify what kind of proof they accept. I also believe certain minimums of “soft power” activities will have to be met. But in general, yes: you attend something for a few months but will get a 5 year visa. That is what it is.Radost **************************
@Frank-Steven **********
what seminar take few month it's 2 days, max 1 weekFlorian ************
But this is only for 180days right. Ever 180days is 10.000THB
Frank-Steven ***********
OP
Kaj **********
looks harder then first thought. and what is soft power exactly, I can only see mui thai as option if 6 months, can thai language be soft power?
Florian ************
@Frank-Steven **********
how is it? Only 10K for 5 years?Florian ************
@Frank-Steven **********
I don't know about this Visa. We will see how it worked outFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Florian ***********
Either remote work or “soft power” MANDATORY. And maybe even stricter than it appears now (minimum length enrollment).Florian ************
@Frank-Steven **********
and you get it from the E-Visa page? Does it is mandatory to do a soft Power? Or only optional?Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Florian ***********
Indeed. Amazing Thailand. 😊Florian ************
@Frank-Steven **********
that is amazingFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Florian ***********
Yes.
Usman *******
Do you have to be in your own country to apply for this? Or can be applied from any other country (in case you are already somewhere else for few months)
Kieran *******
@Usman ******
Any country that accepts foreign applications should work. I am heading to the Penang embassy in Malaysia where they are accepting.Kieran *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Thank you. I’m heading to George Town tomorrow but I am not sure when I’ll process the DTV as they are closed over the weekend. If I’m lucky I’ll get my application in Friday.Oh, one more thing they did mention is that they don’t know the processing times for the visa as it’s new. I asked them for a rough time frame but they could not provide one. Hopefully I’m not here too long in hotels 🤷♂️
Usman *******
@Sab ****
yeah, I want to know as well. I am most likely going to apply from Malaysia as well
Sab *****
@Kieran ******
have you gotten the visa yet?Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kieran ******
The processing time for the DTV is really up to them - as it does not require other, centralized institutions or ministries to be involved, as far as I understand it. Sounds to me as if they themselves are also not sure / well enough informed yet about what exactly to accept as proof regarding the requirements. Other consulates mentioned they were informed the same day the public was about the launch. You are in for a bit of an adventure on this one. But somebody is gotta go first. 🙂Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kieran ******
Curious: Do you have a source that Penang is ready to issue the DTV to foreigners?Usman *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Do you have an update ?Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kieran ******
I see. When are you heading there? Keep us updated. Best of luck.Kieran *******
@Frank-Steven **********
No, I am not going for the soft power one as I should be able to go for the workation one. I didn’t get much more info but they did tell me to check the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs for all of the document requirements…Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kieran ******
Ok. Interesting. All I see is that they shared the launch of the new visa measures on their FB page. Did they mention to you what exactly they would require you to present as proof of sufficient funds and to either meet the remote working or the "soft power" requirement? Cause most consulates have not even figured that out.Kieran *******
@Frank-Steven **********
oh, it’s also on their @Royal *********************************
page.Kieran *******
@Frank-Steven **********
I called them this morning. They confirmed it.Kaj **********
did any of you guys went for soft thai power option, and if so, what did you guys get? Cooking? Muay Thai?
Steve *********
@Kaj *********
that is the area that we need more info on. I am unsure what proof you need.Kaj **********
I got of the phone with thai embassy in sweden; they said at least 6 month activity.
Bryant *****
Do you have to pay this more than once?...every 180 days or just once?
Brandon ************
@Bryant ****
If you apply for an extension you pay another 10,000 baht. But if you just leave and return you don't pay.Bryant *****
@Brandon ***********
I don't really understand, I'm sorry... Is an extension after the 5 years or is it after the 180 days?... I'm not sure if I understand what an extension isBryant *****
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Bryant ****
Yes. That is what it looks like for now.Bryant *****
@Frank-Steven **********
okay cool.. Thank you... So I'm understanding correctly as long as you leave every 180 days you can come back in as many times as you want for 5 years without paying anything else?Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Bryant ****
An extension is an additional time allowed in Thailand without having to leave the country and return. You pay for that extension at an immigration office within Thailand and they give you a new stamp in your passport so that you can stay longer. You can do that once for every time you entered Thailand.Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Bryant ****
Only once.Bryant *****
@Frank-Steven **********
thank you
Radek *******
8,000 CZK in Prague / CZ, which is about 12,400 THB. Still a wonderful deal :)
Marketa *************
@Radek ******
did you apply? Any time line or recomandation or tips, please?Marketa *************
@Radek ******
wow, thanks.I applied yesterday so I’m waiting. Last summer they wanted much more papers from me at the end for only 60days visa 🤦🏻♀️Radek *******
@Marketa ************
I did.. Embassy in Prague seems to have a lot of additional questions / required documents. Already about 10 of them. Not sure how it will turn out :)
Tommy *****
Just applied (US) cost was $400 / 14,400B. So just a bit over the
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they claimed 😆. But I'm not complaining. It's still a deal in my eyesSab *****
@Tommy ****
approved yet?Tommy *****
@Sab ****
approved / rcvd this morningGreta *****
@Tommy ****
Good luck. Hope it will go smooth without unreasonable random 'rejections'Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy ****
Good luck. Keep us updated.Tommy *****
@Frank-Steven **********
assuming this is an Evisa? Have you seen anything to confirm this?Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy ****
Yes. In countries participating in the E-Visa system, it will be an E-Visa. In other countries, it will be a paper sticker. But Thailand aims at rolling out E-Visa globally now.
Anthony ***********
The UK is £300 which is just over 14,000
Keiron ********
Does anyone know all full details of this visa yet? I've been told that it's 180 days then extend once for another 180, which means year 2 you can only have 180 days then have to leave is this correct?
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Keiron *******
You can optionally extend once with every entry. But you are also free to leave and immediately return after every 180 days. See my detailed posts from yesterday.
Bart **************
It's then roughly the price of one non-immigrant visa + 5 extensions + 2 single re-entries. Most people would need many more re-entries in five years, so it's still the cheaper option.
Tommy *****
@Bart *************
plus, huge advantage of no 90 day checkins...Brandon ************
@Tommy ****
There are still 90 day reportsTommy *****
@Brandon ***********
yes, from my understanding for many types of visasFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Bart *************
No doubt. Still a great deal and good price. Just an annoying matter of principle.
Steven *********
Have you managed to upload all the documents ok?
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Steven ********
Yes. It started working again now. But I did only a “trial” run. Waiting for some more clarification, first, before I pay and submit.Steven *********
@Frank-Steven **********
I've went for it , got all documents uploaded, I'll see what they come back with , it's tricky at a couple of bits especially the proof you have a contract section as there was a couple of things I could have put in there , I'll find out soon enough and just hope they assist with anything that needs changing.Brandon ************
@Steven ********
Make a new post when you are finished please and just give your experience and the results.
Kerttu *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Best of luck with the application! What is the best document to provide for proof of current location? Thank you for your advice 🙏Kerttu *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Thank you 🙏Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kerttu ******
If you are applying either the embassy in your country, native language should be fine. Gotta ask them.Kerttu *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Can the employment contract be in native language or does it need to be in English?Kerttu *******
@Frank-Steven **********
Thank you! Any idea how many days after application it will take until the visa is approved? 😀🙏Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Kerttu ******
That depends on your location / the requrements of the Thai consulate closest to you. For German citizens for example, the Thai consulates in Germany accept a copy of our national ID card as proof of current location. Other consulates in other countries would also accept electricity bills etc. You need to check with them.
Shannon ********
@Frank-Steven **********
how to document finances. Do u need payslips plus bank account. Or is a bank account sufficient
Henrik *****
You could go to the Thai Embassy website in your country, and see how you document the requirements on other types of visa, i.e. current location: national ID-card, recent bills with adress on them (electricity, water etc.
Shannon ********
@Frank-Steven **********
yea. That would make senseFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Shannon *******
No clue at this point. I will just submit a bank statement far exceeding their required 500k THB.Tommy ********
Honestly it’s better. We don’t want every man and their dog rocking up begging for a visa. It should be for professionals who can prove their worth to living in Thailand. Bank balance, paying fees and requirements. It’s a great visa as you said, but it’s only fair those who are worthy and professional are approved. We’ve all had to do it on other legit visas, so should everyone else.
Making Thailand too much like the west isn’t what anyone wants, but more people who come from the west unfortunately it will may go that way.
Making Thailand too much like the west isn’t what anyone wants, but more people who come from the west unfortunately it will may go that way.
Andy ************
@Tommy *******
I think you'll find a stampede of retirees becoming "content creators" overnight. I'm one of them - ready to sit in a cafe for an hour every day checking emails, nursing one cheap coffee, and uploading a gormless video onto my "digital nomad" YouTube channel!
Bettina **********
@Tommy *******
Real professionals do not go to ThailandTommy ********
@Bettina *********
that’s not true but I think I get why you said thatBettina **********
@Tommy *******
I know many highly successful people who are very serious about their business. And they value their time over everything. They would never live in a country like Thailand where you waste so much time with immigration nonsense.Alsothey would never do business IN without being able to own 100% of their country and the land that their factory is built on.
Add to that the new ridiculous 35% tax and you get the conclusion "Real professionals do not go to Thailand"
You maybe get some guys with their online business for a few years but they all leave if they become really successful
Karol ************
@Tommy *******
we means you and who? I think Thai residents have a right to vote what they want and 38% is a huge difference from this what was agreed.Tommy ********
@Karol ***********
we are talking about people who legitimately live in Thailand. I take it you don’t?
And most Thai people I know are becoming fed up of more more tourists and foreigners. That’s why it’s important those who do ge the DTV are worthy and legit professionals who aren’t going to dupe the system.
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Tommy *******
I partly agree. I am also worried that the DTV might just be too open in rules and requirements as it seems now. It seems quite open to be “abused”. In that case I expect rules and requirements to be tightened up later.
Henrik **********
In Denmark the fee is 2.500 DKK = 13.216 THB.
Jan ******************
DTV Norwegian Thai embassy 3000 nok = €255 Euros = $278 USD = £214 =
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baht.Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Jan *****************
As it should be.
Michael ********
Still a little bit cheaper than an elite
Inigo *********
@Michael *******
Imagine if you'd just forked out the 20k USD or whatever it was they were wanting for an elite visa last year and now thisFrank-Steven ***********
OP@Inigo ********
Cheers to common sense. I nver understood who would pay crazy amounts for Elite for the mere right to be spending more of her / his mones in Thailand, then. Elite never had enough benefits to justify the price. No tax exemption. No work permit. No land ownership. Nothing. Just a golf cart at the airport.Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Ulrik ********
Then all is good. 😊 Everbody can chose. Maybe you had in turn a chance to enjoy Thailand before the masses back then.
Ulrik *********
@Inigo ********
Me. I bought peace of mind, and have never regretted my purchase.Inigo *********
@Frank-Steven **********
yeah agreed. made no sense at all. If you were poor/middle income then that sum of money was unjustifiable (better to bounce out the country / ed / tourist visas); if you were rich then better to go the path of setting up business/corporate visas with shell companies etc. No idea who'd be dumb enough to actually pay itMichael ********
@Inigo ********
Was just thinking exact same thing. Cest La Vie
Nathan *******
@Michael *******
the come in spinner visa 🤑💰Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Michael *******
Slightly 😉Brandon ************
This is one of the things that annoys me a lot about the embassies. I complained to the BOI about the Washington DC embassy charging hundreds of dollars more for the LTR because their exchange rate was pure garbage. They basically just brushed me off and said the embassies set whatever rate they want.
Why even put a price if there's no requirement to stick to it? They probably won't even let you use that same exchange rate when you're proving the 500,000 baht.
Why even put a price if there's no requirement to stick to it? They probably won't even let you use that same exchange rate when you're proving the 500,000 baht.
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Brandon ***********
I hear you. With the LTR the price difference came out to be even more drastic (like 500 EUR more e.g. if issued in Germany). However, at least with the LTR people have a choice, as it is also available to be issued / converted to in Thailand at the official price in THB. People could just come on a visa exemption or a TR visa and then collect their LTR in Bangkok. No such path with the DTV. Wrote you a PM in FB messenger btw ... if you have a moment to check. Cheers.Activity
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