Answered2 years ago
What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?
Official updates by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the new visa measures (including the DTV). Looks like it is really happening within the next days.
Original Source:
[members only]
Original Source:
[members only]
Answer summary
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially announced new visa measures, including the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), which will come into effect soon. Users discuss the effectiveness of the provided official link to the updates, with several noting difficulties in accessing it. There are also inquiries about existing visa procedures, such as the 90-day reporting requirement and the implications for taxation under the new regulations. The community anticipates the legislative approval to confirm these changes and their applicability to various nationalities.
48 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Bob *******
@Frank-Steven **********
please check your private messages, I dropped you a line. Thx
Clive ********
Wot about if I've a thai child wot visa can I obtain?
Darrel *********
500k instead of 400k?
Ivan ************
@Dar***
it was always 500k, nothing changed there.Darrel *********
@Ivan ***********
oh for marriage extension its 400kIvan ************
@Dar***
yes and retirement is 800k but this is a different visa. It looks like they just want to see 500k once at visa issuance too, it doesn't seem like there is any ongoing requirement to keep showing it.
Chris *********
Any news on it
Peter *********
@Chris ********
supposed to be today but nothing has happened so far ?
Jody *******
@Juha ******
Welcome to Numptyland! :D ;)
Leslie *******
***************************************************************
*****
0a316Leslie *******
can not open link
Gregory ********
Link cannot be opened
Gregory ********
Not signed off by prime minister or gazetted yet it starts today—15 July🙈🙈🙈
Todd *********
@Gregory *******
anyone seen confirmation that people are being stamped in for 60 todayGregory ********
@Todd ********
nothing yet ToddGregory ********
@Todd ********
not sure never know with these guys🙈🙈Todd *********
@Gregory *******
thx. Seems likely it isn’t happening today then
Tin **********
Wat u do after 60day
Chaminda ********
Couldn't access the mfa link .. pls check
Luc ************
Lets wait until tomorrow and the Royal Gazette.
Christopher *************
Still needtopay tax this year onwards
Michael *******
@Christopher ************
only if you are not paying tax in your home country, or there is no DTA in place .Christopher *************
@Michael ******
the DTA only means you will get a tax credit in Thailand for the tax you payed in your own country that's all. If anyone has real ,legal and factual information about this would be interested to hear it ,Michael *******
Yip got my tax ID last year very straightforward I have done a return for last two years as I earned interest on deposit account which had tax deducted at source - it was refunded as my income fell below threshold , under old rules - new regime next year, unclear at the moment how they will deal with DTA when tax years don’t match - my UK tax year is April-April - all will be revealed in Jan I guess
Christopher *************
@Michael ******
yep , so regardless people still have toget a tax ID and do an annual returnMichael *******
@Christopher ************
that’s correct, effectively income will be taxed here, or in your home country, not much different to other countries I have lived, with exception of Dubai.
Jo **********
@Christopher ************
no, not all
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Christopher ************
Details of that subject are equally unknown, still. But if you want to avoid all taxes for sure, go with the LTR visa which comes with a Royal tax exemption.Christopher *************
@Frank-Steven **********
on earnings yes , but people on the elite visa have been conned
Jia ************
Thanks for sharing
Frank-Steven ***********
OPCouple of still unanswered questions come to mind: 1) what about 90 day reporting - hopefully gonna be waived (or extended to 180 days). 2) will the DTV be available to all nationalities as long as they meet the requirements? We will see.
Michael *******
@Frank-Steven **********
what’s the 90 day reporting got to do with tourist visas ? 90 day reporting is for long term residents 🤔 don’t see any reason for them to waive this
Jim ********
@Michael ******
The DTV isn’t a tourist visa 🤷♂️
Graham ******
@Jim *******
so they'll do 90 day reports just as someone on a Non-OA does who enters with a 12 month stamp
Eliza **********
Mexico es in 2 places: VOA & Visa Exemption
Nongnuch ********
@Eliza *********
that's OK, Mexican citizens just now have both options
Tom ********
Link does not work!
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Tom *******
Thai misconfigured IT. Copy and paste it into a new browser. See my comment above.
Steven *******
Thumbs up 👍
Jim ******
The link doesn't work - I get an error message
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Jim *****
Thai and IT don't always go hand in hand too well. The error occasionally happens because of the way Facebook does links and amaneds its attributes to it. You can try and remove everything after New_Visa_Measures_July_2024.pdf from the URL (including the questionmark). But it is basically just the pdf of what I converted into images here.Jim ******
Maybe they will get round to it this week!
Jim ******
Yeah. I know that only too well from previous visits. Still doesn't seem to be in the Royal Gazette and it is still showing 30 days on ThaiEvisa application page.
****************************
Max *************
Just wait for it to be officially approved.
Frank-Steven ***********
OP@Max ************
For sure. But at this stage that is likely to actually happen. From experience, there is a big difference between a concept published by either the PR or the tourism TAT department - or like now, by the MFA.Max *************
@Frank-Steven **********
Like I said, wait for it to be officially approved.
Wendy *********
@Paul *********
Good newsActivity
28 joined28
people
Related
25Is it normal to experience a 23-day pending approval status for an e-visa application from Beijing?
1k1072mo
What are the new requirements for applying for a visa to Thailand regarding proof of residency?
1.9k10342mo
Why was my DTV application replaced with a METV visa after my interview in Savannakhet, Laos?
7.7k77584mo
What should I know about the DTV visa and its requirements in Thailand?
1.7k524mo
Can I sponsor my adult son with Autism on a Non O Retirement Visa in Thailand?
864685mo
Is there a delay in processing DTV visa applications in Thailand?
2.2k22135mo
Should I stick with the retirement visa or switch to a DTV in Thailand?
6k161566mo
Is it easier to apply for a DTV visa in Vietnam compared to other countries?
1k1026mo
What is the process for extending the DTV visa in Thailand, and why is it considered difficult?
4k41237mo
Can I apply for the DTV visa from the Philippines and what is the processing time?
2.5k20269mo
What are the drawbacks of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) compared to a Retirement Visa in Thailand?
5.2k43501y
What are the key steps and requirements for my 180-day stay in Thailand with a DTV visa?
3.1k25262y
Which city offers the quickest turnaround for obtaining a DTV visa?
1.6k962y
Can I apply for a new Thai driver's license with a DTV visa?
724412y
What is the longest visa available for Muay Thai training in Thailand?
464112y
Can I extend my DTV visa at the immigration office in Koh Samui?
1.5k932y
What are the requirements for extending a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand and are border runs a better option?
9.4k79942y
Is my DTV visa stamp valid for five years despite being an entry stamp for 180 days?
4.3k28552y
What are the details for extending the DTV visa after the initial 180 days?
7.1k47832y
Is moving to Thailand on a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) a realistic decision?
5.8k50502y
Should I apply for a DTV visa now or wait for changes in regulations?
3.3k30182y
Is it possible to avoid the 90-day reporting with a DTV visa in Thailand?
4.3k37322y
What are the implications of quitting a job after arriving in Thailand on a long-term visa?
3.4k28212y
How can I find a trusted agent for applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?
2.5k18182y
What are the implications of the new work permit rules on 90-day reporting for expats in Thailand?
2.1k17168y
Resources
Need help with 90-day reporting?
Trusted service that gets people to a real agent fast