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What are the new requirements for applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

Tod *********
asked Aug 31, 2026
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ATTN; People wanting to apply for DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)

The eVisa online website is updated for the DTV and now has proof of permanent residence in the country whose consulate you are applying thru AND criminal background check listed as requirements

That means most everyone goes back to the country their passport is from to apply for DTV's now...

here's an example of the soft power category
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The updated eVisa website outlines new requirements for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), which now includes proof of permanent residence from the applicant's home country and a criminal background check. This change means applicants may need to return to their country of citizenship to apply. Concerns were raised regarding the definition of permanent residency, how this policy affects those without a Thai embassy in their country, and the documentation needed for residency verification. Additional discussions touched on specifics regarding various categories of DTV applications.
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Pete *****
Pete *****
This is for the soft power dtv. Unsure if the same applies to the freelancer/digi nomad dtv application.
Spinmaster *******
Spinmaster *******
Is a rental agreement sufficient for proof of residency?
Lolo *********
Lolo *********
Richard ********
Richard ********
sounds like phillipines could be a route, 59 days to get some type of residency there.
Clint *********
Clint *********
Damn!!!! Glad I got it done a year ago
Paul *******
Paul *******
Thanks for sharing
Amy *******
Amy *******
Is there any info yet on how it would work for people without a Thai embassy in their home country?
Gordon_B********
Gordon_B********
Tod, where are required docs listed on the e-visa site please, I can't find it.
Allan ********
Allan ********
Be interesting to see what they are thinking by saying Permanent resident and someone just being a Resident.

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