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What are the requirements and procedures for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?
Hello!
I’m from the UK and wanting to apply for a DTV at the beginning of 2026. I’ve been doing lots of research online but figured it’s best to ask people who have experienced the application process themselves so I’m 100% sure on what to do.
The DTV stands for 5 years, whilst living in Thailand, do you have to visit the embassy every 6 months or do you have to leave the country every 6 months and then re-enter? Can you also be denied re-entry at any time?
I know you need 500K THB when applying, do you need to keep this balance in your account at all times so they can check you still have this much money when you get re-checked every 6 months?
Any answers/advice to the above questions would be super helpful, thank you so much in advance😊
Also, feel free to DM me, I’m up to have conversations with people about their DTV experience!
I’m from the UK and wanting to apply for a DTV at the beginning of 2026. I’ve been doing lots of research online but figured it’s best to ask people who have experienced the application process themselves so I’m 100% sure on what to do.
The DTV stands for 5 years, whilst living in Thailand, do you have to visit the embassy every 6 months or do you have to leave the country every 6 months and then re-enter? Can you also be denied re-entry at any time?
I know you need 500K THB when applying, do you need to keep this balance in your account at all times so they can check you still have this much money when you get re-checked every 6 months?
Any answers/advice to the above questions would be super helpful, thank you so much in advance😊
Also, feel free to DM me, I’m up to have conversations with people about their DTV experience!
Answer summary
The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) allows for a 5-year stay in Thailand, but there are specific requirements concerning re-entry and financial stability. Applicants are advised to leave Thailand every 180 days and re-enter, as there are no embassy visits required within the country. It is noted that there is no financial check on re-entry, although some challenges exist with opening bank accounts for DTV holders, as it falls under a tourist visa classification. Maintaining a balance of 500K THB during the application process is essential.
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Peter *******
For your information DTV is classed as a tourist visa so it is very difficult to open a bank account.
Graham ******
No finances check on re-entry
Brandon ************
There's no embassy to visit inside of Thailand, that wouldn't make sense.
You can get one extension each entry, in theory. But immigration doesn't want anything to do with the DTV so they purposely make it so difficult you won't want to do it. Just leave and return every 180 days.
You can get one extension each entry, in theory. But immigration doesn't want anything to do with the DTV so they purposely make it so difficult you won't want to do it. Just leave and return every 180 days.
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