What are the requirements and procedures for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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DTV Visa Questions

Dear friends, I have been living in Thailand since 2016 on non immigrant OA visa. I had a look at the DTV and it seems that it may be a better option for the next time when I renew. I looked at the requirements for it but I still have a few questions, perhaps I missed. Maybe I can get some clarification here with friends who have had their visa.
1. I have to be outside Thailand to apply, I am a UK passport holder and I have to show 500.000 Baht in my bank account. Will this be a UK bank or Thai bank when I apply for my DTV in the UK? 
2. The visa is for 5 years and after 180 days in Thailand I can apply for another 180 days. After the second 180 days, do I have to leave Thailand and re-enter again? or can I apply for another 180 days extension in Thailand?
3. When I apply for the 180 days extension in Thailand, will the financial requirement of 500K be from a Thai bank or UK bank?
4. When I apply for the extension do I need to submit the same paperwork and prove I am still a freelancer?

I hope it makes sense! Thank you.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion focuses on inquiries surrounding the DTV visa, particularly relating to financial requirements, the application process for extensions, and the necessity of leaving Thailand after a specific period. Key clarifications include that the 500,000 Baht requirement can be demonstrated through a UK bank account, and after an initial 180-day extension, applicants will need to exit Thailand before applying for another extension. Procedures for demonstrating ongoing financial stability and freelance status also need to be determined.

Sylvia ******** · Answer

There is a special group DTV Visa forum on Facebook set up to answer your questions

Kirsten ********* · Answer

Nobody knows for sure about the extension as it hasn’t been tested yet. I do know people who’ve shifted from a retirement extension to the DTV but they did it by leaving for a period of time and applying with a contract signed within that period so no questions could be asked about working virtually while on retirement. I don’t know how that might work as a freelancer. And I know people who’ve applied via Vietnam while there on a tourist visa, returned to the Kingdom while the visa was under review and left the kingdom again to activate the visa on their return!

Chris ******* · Answer

It’s not as simple as having money in the bank, you have to fill one of the criteria too, like a remote worker and I would believe the money would need to be in your countries account not Thailand. You have to prove you have an address in the uk too. And if you go for remote working a copy of the contract from your company. As you have been retired already in Thailand for 8 years you might find it difficult to then justify that you are working. Good luck 🤞

John ******** · Answer

The 500,00 THB equivalent can be in your UK bank account, doesn't have to be in a Thai bank account. After one 180 day extension you have to leave/cross a border out of Thailand. Whether there is any stipulation as to whether you can leave and re-enter the same day is not known at the moment. What I'd do is go to the immigration office where you get your first 180 day extension and ask them whether you can re-enter the same day. It's Upto the IO., at the end of the day.

Chris ******* · Answer

Money in any bank for embassy approval.

1 extension of 180 - cost unclear as of yet. Have heard 1900b or as Much as 10k.

Exact financial and other qualifications are not set yet.

It is expected you will have to prove the money again worldwide BUT unclear of what will qualify as proof. AND possibly have to prove reason again, work etc.

This will be clearer as we approach the first extension.

Still too new.

They are pushing for exits and reentry rather than incountry extensions to keep in line as a tourist visa.

What are the requirements and procedures for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?

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