What are the total costs and requirements for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Nov 27, 2024

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi,

I just wanted to clarify something with people that already did the DTV.

Is the total cost of the VISA for 5 years (Excluding extensions) 10,000 bath?

Is any other type of VISA like ED mandatory?

I've contacted multiple agencies, and they all try to push their language / cooking / course on top of it.

So again, is another type of VISA like ED mandatory or is enough to pay the DTV and have all the requirements (income/savings/etc.).?

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The total cost for applying for a 5-year DTV visa is approximately 10,000 baht, although this can vary depending on the embassy used. Extensions or border runs would incur additional costs but are not necessary if one meets the requirements to qualify as a remote worker. An ED visa is not mandatory if all documentation for the DTV is provided, although some courses are promoted to qualify under the soft power route.

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Ronnie ***************

If you go the soft power route, you will need to pay for that course or classes also.

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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Thank you all for the reply. It's a bit more clear now, and it looks like the course is just assuming you use the soft power route as mentioned by Jason, but if you can provide all the requested proof as a remote worker outside of Thailand, it's not needed. Thanks!

a month ago

Paul ********

I believe only Laos is 10K. Everywhere else is >

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THB. What do you mean "mandatory"? No idea about the agent questions as I don't use them.

a month ago

Jared *********

Total cost is a one time fee of approximately 10,000 baht ( the actual cost depends on the embassy through which you apply).

If you decide to do any extensions that is an additional cost. But if you do border runs or leave the country occasionally then the one time application fee is the total cost.

a month ago

Ellice ****

No need for an agency, it's a simple process if you follow the requirements. And search on this page for information on the embassy you're applying through as they all have slightly different rules, some mentioned some not and its based on experiences.

Language isn't an option for the DTV.

a month ago

Jason **********

The course are being pushed because you have 2 ways to qualify for dtv. Either have to show you're a remote worker outside of thailand or you can use those courses to apply under soft power.

a month ago

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