What are the requirements and process for applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as expatriates?

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Hi everyone! My husband and I are planning to move permanently to Thailand, and we’re looking into the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). We own a company in the UK and work as employees of our own business, getting paid through a payee. We also have enough savings to make the move, so we want to ensure we meet all the financial requirements.

A few questions we’d love some clarity on:
✅ For the 500,000 THB savings requirement, do the six months of bank statements need to show that amount consistently each month, or is it just the total that needs to be available at the time of application?
✅ What specific documents are required for this visa application?
✅ Are there any other financial or general requirements we should be aware of?
✅ Where and how should we submit the application – is it best to do it online, through the Thai Embassy, or another way?
✅ What’s the fastest and easiest way to apply and get approval?
✅ Once the visa is granted, is there a time limit to enter Thailand before it expires?

We’d really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A couple is seeking information on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for their move to Thailand. They have specific questions about the financial requirements (500,000 THB savings), necessary documents, application methods, processing time, and entry timelines post-visa approval. Community responses provide insights on the savings requirement, document needs, and the online application process.

Nick ******* · Answer

I applied in UK just showed balance at time of application. No more. For work I showed contract with company (which stated remote) and payments made by them.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Visa is for 5 years not permanent remember

Calvin ****** · Answer

1 - it depends where you apply from for the 6 months of savings. If you’re going to apply from the UK, normally it’s 3 months minimum, but can sometimes be 1 month. Strange huh.

2 - there are a multitude of documents required, a few things need to be answered first; are you both going to apply separately? Will one apply and then add the other as a dependent?

3 - financial requirements are only that you have the 500K equivalent in a UK bank account. They can (and probably will ask for things like the companies house reg document & potentially evidence of you being paid from the company. You will also probably need a letter (this sounds crazy) written by yourself, to yourself, confirming that you are permitted to work remotely & that you will not be doing anything with Thai clients or anything which goes against the laws of the kingdom.

4- The only way to apply  now is via the online process, it’s now an eVisa application and you can choose where to do it from. If you’re in the UK, you may aswell do it from the UK - just be sure you meet the requirements. The search function works amazing on this group & will give you a lot of details to your questions which have already been asked 100 times in the past.

5 - there is no fastest and easiest way. Some people say that if you apply at certain embassies, that it can be a quicker approval rate. However some people have also got a quick turnaround from applying in UK - it can really depend.

6 - The visa, once approved is valid for 5 years. If you don’t plan to leave for 6 months, I’d advise waiting so as to not lose 6 months of the visa. There is no expiry date (apart from the 5 years of course)

Hope this helps :)

What are the requirements and process for applying for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as expatriates?

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