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What has been the impact of the Destination Thailand Visa in its first six months?

Destination Thailand VisaLong-Stay VisasDigital Nomad VisaVisa Application ProcessThai Visa RegulationsRemote Work in ThailandSoft Power ActivitiesThai Privilege CardLong Stay Residence ProgramVisa Transition Statistics
Jan 21, 2025
6 days ago
Dawid **********
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The "Destination Thailand Visa" (DTV), introduced in July 2024, has seen significant uptake in its first six months. Initially targeting digital nomads, approximately 30,000 visas have been granted to remote workers. Additionally, around 50,000 visas have been issued to individuals engaging in "soft power" activities, such as enrolling in Thai boxing or cooking classes, or seeking medical treatments.

Initially, application processes varied, with some embassies issuing visas swiftly. However, from early 2025, procedures have become more standardized, requiring online applications. Despite this, individual embassies maintain discretion over specific documentation, particularly concerning the mandatory 500,000 baht (approximately US$14,000) bank bond.

The success of the DTV has prompted adjustments in other long-stay visa programs. For instance, the Thai Privilege Card has suspended its 50,000 baht enrollment fee and introduced a more affordable 5-year Elite visa. Similarly, the Board of Investment has lowered income requirements for its digital nomad visa under the 10-year Long Stay Residence program, focusing more on applicants' qualifications and potential contributions.

Overall, the DTV has broadened its appeal, attracting a diverse group of long-stay visitors to Thailand.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The newly introduced Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has seen significant success in its initial six months, targeting digital nomads and other long-stay visitors. Approximately 30,000 DTVs have been issued to remote workers and around 50,000 to individuals participating in 'soft power' activities. While the application process has become more standardized, embassies still exercise discretion over documentation requirements, particularly in relation to a 500,000 baht bank bond. The DTV's popularity has influenced changes in other visa programs, such as the suspension of fees for the Thai Privilege Card and reduced income requirements for the digital nomad visa under the Long Stay Residence program.
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Ray *****
The numbers appear to be totally made up. The only real number we got was the 12,000 in the first 3 months.
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Anonymous ******************
It would be interesting to know the real statistics, specifically the number of people transitioning from another type of visa to the DTV, and how this is affecting applications for other visas. I truly believe this is where the real game is being played, especially considering how stricter and stricter embassies have become and how immigration is showing increased scrutiny upon entry.
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Greg ********
80k is more than I would have estimated. Will soon overtake Retirement Visa numbers
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