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What is the process and requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
Digital Nomad VisaVisa Application ProcessThailand ImmigrationVisa CostsThai Bank Account RequirementsRemote Work in ThailandDigital Nomad LifeExpat Living in Thailand
Jun 1, 2025
a year ago
Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTERGot my DTV approved 😆 5 years stress free now which feels great after problems with other agencies !
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the approval of a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, celebrating the five-year validity period with a sense of relief after prior struggles with different agencies. Comments raise questions about the visa's requirements, such as the necessity for tax returns and maintaining a Thai bank account. Some users share their experiences of applying for similar visas, highlighting the process duration, agency recommendations, and perspectives on living in Thailand as digital nomads. Overall, the conversation emphasizes both excitement and practical concerns related to residency and financial management as expats in Thailand.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Christian ***************
Congratulations!!!
Zak ********
Did you need 3 months bank statement or just 1 month?
Patenaude *********
Can you share her contact information please? Website?
Felicia ******
Congrats on your Visa! I hope u enjoy ur stay in the Land of Smiles!
Jessica *******
Congratulations Max!
Ian ********
Do you recommend one agency over another?
Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *******
Definitely! Prices vary so much but my lady was very reasonableReply to
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Neal *******
How long did it take from application to approval?
Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Neal ******
Start to finish took around 1 monthNeal *******
@Max ******
thank you I'm coming in September going apply mid July for safety and start my master chef diploma in Thai cooking in OctoberReply to
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Tom *********
Congratulations. I look forward to the feeling you have. My application has been submitted a few days ago.
Memee *******
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@Max ******
, congrats! May I ask how long the entire process took and the total fee you paid to the agency?Dimitri **********
@Memee ******
My DTV was approved a few months ago. It probably took around two weeks, maybe three max. After sending all the documents I was asked, they asked for some extra documents which I was able to provide. It was approved a couple of days later.
I didn’t go through any agency. I think I paid around €350 in total.
Memee *******
@Dimitri *********
Thanks, that’s fast!Reply to
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Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Memee ******
About 1 month it tookMemee *******
@Max ******
Thank you!Reply to
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Assad *******
How much costly?
Alina *******************
Congratulations 🎊 the best life is in Thailand
Lucas **********
No point anymore, baht is shite , bank accounts are getting closed the scams are wild fire now and the price of everything is going up.. ive spent 10 years here in the last 25 years.. its gone downhill big time..
Marc *********
@Lucas *********
agreed, can’t believe i bought an elite, worst money I’ve ever spent, now any dick and harry with 400$ gets the same visa too 🤣 welcome to lie landMarcel ***
@Lucas *********
who need a Thai bank account anyway? Prices going up anywhere in the world, called inflation. Baht is just 200€ more for 100k baht than 1 year ago. Live in Switzerland for same quality is 10-15k Euro and here 3-5k EuroLucas **********
@Marcel **
you must be new if you dont know you need a thai bank account ...Marcel ***
@Lucas *********
never need in the last 2 years, for what you need it?Lucas **********
@Marcel **
life... better exchange, bank account app to pay bills and rent via QR code easily..Marcel ***
@Lucas *********
pay bills like electric and water is possible in 7 eleven with cash, rent I can transfer with wise and CHF is more stable than THB, so better keep it until you need itFloyd *********
@Marcel **
factsLucas **********
@Marcel **
that's the hard way.. but ok.. you do you bro ... only been here 10 years.. wtf do I know..Marcel ***
@Lucas *********
yeah for me it's easier than have a bank account they just freeze when they like itReply to
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Wim *******
I applied for mine and got it in under 48h. Just a question is the digital paper as you show above enough or do we need to go consulate and get a sticker in passport like I have fe. for Vietnam also 5y?
Brandon ************
@Wim ******
there's no such thing as sticker in passport anymore.Wim *******
@Brandon ***********
thx for confirming!Reply to
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James *********
@Wim ******
Digital scan on my phone worked three times - no questions asked.Todd *********
@Wim ******
which consulate?Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wim ******
Around as quick as mine! Paper was enough for meReply to
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Jesper *******
90days report, 180days border run, tax returns, getting a thai bank acct ? Welcome to thailand
Marc *********
@Jesper ******
lol i have an elite visa and still have to do that crap… 98.7% cheaper to get a DTV and same result lolJesper *******
@Marc ********
sorry to hear about that elite visa have been around for quite some time where DTV is only available last July'24 I'm sure you would have chosen DTV over elite if it's available to you cheersReply to
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James *********
@Jesper ******
No need to report if you come in and out before 90 days comes up.Jesper *******
@James ********
yes you are right...but is it feasible to travel in and out instead of doing the 90days report which is freeReply to
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Hans *************
@Jesper ******
You forgot TM30, digital arrival card...Jesper *******
@Hans ************
those are no-brainer hardly any stress lolLucas **********
@Jesper ******
no DTV can get a bank nowJesper *******
@Lucas *********
it's not impossible but it's not easyLucas **********
@Jesper ******
i just spent 2 hours at the bank trying to save my existing account, i provided all statements with proof of income and proof of all my transfers to my thai bank that I've have for 18 months and they said no and cancelled it.. I said that so many people still have there's on a DTV and they said "not for long" ... they wouldn't even give me a cent i have to go back on Thursday to get my cash out..Jesper *******
@Lucas *********
sorry to hear about your situation.....you have been using your acct for 18mths as DTV? As I know DTV only started 1st July 2024....thank youLucas **********
@Jesper ******
no not only dtv, ive had dtv about 6 monthsJesper *******
@Lucas *********
so you are telling me you have a acct for 18mtns and have DTV for 6mths? Pls stop before it get worse thank youLucas **********
@Jesper ******
are you thick?? I had my account before on another visa.. transferred to the DTV because it's longer.. now I've had my account shut because im on a DTV... how dumb are you mr detective...Reply to
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Michelle *****************
Can I ask how much this cost please
Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michelle ****************
A lot less than most of these other agenciesWim *******
@Michelle ****************
mine was 350e, just payed few days ago FYIMichelle *****************
@Wim ******
thanks just seeing what that is in AUDReply to
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Francois ********
Great Max! Happy for you
Enjoy Thailand
Lot of frustration here 😂😂😂😂
Funny to see many negative comments there.
Just be happy for good news to others people it should be simple . I thought it was only in French group this kind of negative thing.. But ….
Hoooo I get it it s probably some good advice 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Enjoy Thailand
Lot of frustration here 😂😂😂😂
Funny to see many negative comments there.
Just be happy for good news to others people it should be simple . I thought it was only in French group this kind of negative thing.. But ….
Hoooo I get it it s probably some good advice 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Dany ********
@Francois *******
negative comments are mostly from agency workers, elite visa holders, grumpy old manMax *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Francois *******
Thank you brother! Yes not sure what the bad comments are about. My process was fairly easyFrancois ********
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Glen ********
What's your status for getting the visa please ???? Interested in looking at this visa 🤔
Mylee ***********
Congratulations on getting your visa approved. How exciting
Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mylee **********
Thank you! 🙏🏽Mylee ***********
@Max ******
I am going through the process now so 🤞🏼mine gets approved as well. Thailand has always felt like home to me since 2017 and I and hoping they welcome me into their kingdomReply to
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Letty ********
You received the message today ???because am also waiting for an approval ....yesterday was still in pending approval....since monday....congratulations
Dany ********
@Letty *******
look at the date. it is from february. fake or whatever this is. maybe an advertisement for an agency or something 🤣🤣Max *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Letty *******
Queen’s birthday so embassy are closed I thinkReply to
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Wannikea *********
3 months ago
Tommy ********
Haha not stress free. They’ll question you at the border if they feel you are only staying in Thailand and not travelling like digital nomads are supposed to do
Dany ********
@Tommy *******
very stressfree and you can literaly spend 5 years in thailand on DTV. no problems at all. and it is not only for digital nomads. a remote worker can surely live allmost constantly in the country. and it is also for those people ;)Yassir ***********
@Tommy *******
bullshit, they dont ask me nothingChris ******
@Tommy *******
it will be a headache going forward this one ,for sure.Michael ********
@Tommy *******
Congrats Stupidiest comment todayGarrett ***********
@To***
What?Reply to
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Mike *******
Have to report money remitted into Thailand and file tax returns?
Roger ********
@Mike ******
Registering for tax purposes, is rather like volunteering to pay tax. Been the law for more than 40 years. Not enforced against ex-pat retirees.Andi ***********
@Mike ******
You are liable to pay tax if you spend more than 180 days a year in Thailand.Todd *********
@Andi **********
you become Thai tax resident at 180 days. Whether or not you become liable to pay tax is up to you, your income streams and the tax agreement of your home nationReply to
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Garrett ***********
@Mike ******
NoRhys ******
@Mike ******
don’t remit into a Thai bank simpleTodd *********
@Rhys *****
lol. That’s not how it works 😂Rhys ******
@Todd ********
this whole place is an administrative shit show, no point at this point. If I get followed up for it sure otherwise why create more work for yourself when part of a dual tax agreement countryTodd *********
@Rhys *****
that’s fair. It doesn’t appear they are well positioned to enforce yet. The challenge may become owing back taxes from 1 Jan 2024 forward. But that point could be years off
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Brandon ***********
@Rhys *****
even a foreign bank account one you live in Thailand more than 6 months you have to pay taxes in ThailandRhys ******
@Brandon **********
I’m paying taxes in Australia, how on earth are the going to track my credit card spending not worth the hassle I’m sure 90% of DTV holders aren’t submitting any tax returns seeing you can’t even open a bank hereMike *******
@Rhys *****
if there's a dual tax agreement, you don't need to pay tax to Thai. But for the DTV if you stay longer than 6 months, I think you need to voluntarily tell them all the income that is brought here. Like you say, difficult to trace and ATM they seem lax with it. However,I think this Visa is a way to tax foreigners in the near future and they probably become stricter and link up better with immigration so tax dept knows who's here longer than 6 months (tax resident).Mike *******
And you also supposed to get taxed on the entire year's remittance if longer than 6 months. I think if they enforce this many expats will leave for a better place.
Rhys ******
@Mike ******
yeah I’ll wait to see if that ever happens, no point filing returns creating more work, I’m sure they have bigger issues to focus on than chase up DTV holders for their tax returns seeing I’m not actually remitting any money into any Thai bankMike *******
@Rhys *****
yeah bro, likely they are overloaded with priorities atm. Just something to keep an eye onReply to
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Yasmin ***********
Congrats! Softpower or digital nomad?
Dirk **************
And no Thai bank account for you
Evan ********
@Dirk *************
ok not every, you are taxed after 150k bath which is 4k€, which is around 300€ per monthDany ********
@Evan *******
double taxation agreements exist. most will pay nothing. most dont care anyway 🙈Reply to
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Evan ********
@Dirk *************
why would you need a bank account when revolut exist, since every penny u bring into a thai account will be taxed? I prefer to pay 5 euros per withdraw, one or 2 in a month and pay by credit card when i can, its easier
Adam *******
@Evan *******
also if your on Veteran disability that is not taxed either.Dirk **************
@Evan *******
“every penny you bring into a Thai account will be taxed.” Wow, you need to learn a lot.Reply to
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Marc *********
@Dirk *************
why not ?เดแคลน ***********
@Marc ********
because it's a tourist visa and you can't open bank accounts under tourist visas or exemptions anymore. You need a longterm visa like non-o/non-bReply to
เดแคลน ***********
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Andi ***********
@Dirk *************
No one applies for the DTV to get a Thai bank account.Elías ********
@Dirk *************
not needed if one is a remote worker. I get paid my monthly salary in my home country bank account. I'm not moving (nor I need to) my money from that local account to Thailand. What for?Reply to
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