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What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Aug 14, 2024
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Stephen *****
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Got my new 5 years DTV visa !! Very excited !!

Just posting my application experience as reference, takes around 2 weeks, all documents are sent online.

Apply to Washington DC Thai embassy

Cost: 400USD

Timeline:

7/28: sent applications,

8/6 requesting for more supporting documents

8/9 supporting document sent

8/13 Visa issued

My supporting documents:

1. Bank statement ( US, equivalent >500k baht)

2. Photograph

3. Copy of US driver license and passport

4. My CV and initial work contract

Embassy further requesting for :

1. Last year US tax return

2. Employer letter stating my remote work position

3. Last paystub.

During the application questionnaire, they also ask for the date/flight information arrive in Thailand. However they are not requesting for a proof for flight booking.

From what I understand, DTV can be only applied outside or Thailand. If you apply it in Thailand will be an automatic denial.

Looking forward to live in Thailand ( especially Pattaya) !
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The post shares a user's successful experience applying for a 5-year Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) at the Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. It took about two weeks, involved an online application, and required specific documentation such as a bank statement, photograph, and a copy of their driver’s license and passport. The visa costs $400 and can only be applied for outside Thailand. They highlight the importance of providing the necessary supporting documents, including a recent tax return, employer letter, and pay stub. The comments dive into discussions about the ease of the process compared to other visas, the differences in application requirements at various embassies, and other expats' interests in moving to Thailand.
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Kenny *******
If you have a DVT visa, you can only be in Thailand 6 months per year. For the other 6 months, can you stay in Thailand by exiting and coming back on entry stamps?
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Ruel *******
Watch this video of a vlogger interviewing an official from the Department of Consular Affairs Thailand
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Stephen *****
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@Kenny ******
 you can extend your stay for another 6 months, only have to pay 1900 baht at the local immigration office, without leaving Thailand.

After 12 months is up, you can go out of Thailand and come back again and the clock reset, you can have a six-month entry stamp again. There’s no limitation on how many times you can do this in a single year so in another word, you can stay in Thailand the whole year if you want.

So it is pretty much like multi entry tourist visa, except for longer validity and entry time
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@Stephen ****
 so 5 years straight? That's amazing
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Randy ******
Do they contact your employer for verification?
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Stephen *****
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@Randy *****
 no
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John ********
So your off to Sin City, good luck with that.
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Stephen *****
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@John *******
 Yeah sin city, sex city. Whatever you like to call it.
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@Stephen ****
 Shit hole I call it 😂😂😂
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Stephen *****
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@John *******
 thank you for the word of confidence. Love your positive energy.
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Alan *******
Did you apply as the owner of your own company, the one you do contract work under? Or as contracted staff for your client?

Just curious as they seem to only ask for tax returns if you own the company you’re working for, but they also asked for a paystub which is something given to W2/salaried employees.

Normally you wouldn’t have both unless you issued yourself a paystub.
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@Alan ******
 I am hired by a business to do contract work, which I am able to do it remotely. (independent contractor ) Of course I have other line of work, but I do not have to tell them to complicate the situation.

As a independent contractor, I do not receive W2. Instead, I showed them the 1099 and Schedule C I filed the last two years from this job. I haven’t filed my 1040 for tax year due to extension, but they are happy just to see the 1099. (I feel like there’s no need to send them the whole tax return anyway)

Fortunately, this work income is quite steady without fluctuation so I have a paystub from ADP related to this job to show them the income each month. To be honest, I feel like they are assuming that I am an “employee” from the company, So to generate letter from an “employer “ is challenging as well however I did it anyway.
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@Stephen ****
 Interring, thanks. Yes it seems like an odd request like they’re mixing up being a business owner and employee of another business.

If it was a new business and you hadn’t yet filed a tax return I wonder what they’d ask for there.

Well, glad you got it sorted out.
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@Alan ******
 in this case they are asking for Copy of registration of company (outside of Thailand) , they’re just asking for some kind of portfolio of your work to demonstrate the business is legitimate
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Cyndie ********
Much easier than retirement visa!
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@Cyndie *******
 but don’t work like a yearly extension
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Johnny ****
Congrats!!! Was everything done through email, or did you have to physically mail or receive something?
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@Johnny ***
 eVisa all supporting documents was upload on the website, very easy.
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Rob *************
Thank you for the info! Congrats.
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Bob **********
Have you figured out your Thai taxes yet??
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@Bob *********
 first of all I do not plan to I stay > 180 days so tax is not even an issue.
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Ayoub *********
Especially Pattaya 🤣🤣🤣🤣… Thailand is way bigger and better than crazy Pattaya
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@Ayoub ********
 Pattaya is home 🙂 other places can be visited. Lived there 5 years
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@Stephen ****
 I agree, Pattaya is one of the best options for expat living.
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Stephen *****
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It is home because I have my belongings and condo there. Its not like I havent been to other part of Thailand. What is your better option for expat?
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@Stephen ****
 I wonder why Pattaya is home ☺️😉😂😂 try living else where and I can bet you will find better and cheaper options
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Terary **********
Thank you for posting this. I will be applying for a visa in a few months.

"If you apply it in Thailand will be an automatic denial. " Do you *know* this? Did you hear this somewhere? I have applied for several visa, while in Thailand. I never tell them where I am and always provide travel into/out-of Thailand, I usually provide an explanation that I travel a lot.... Hasn't been a problem yet.
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Very detailed information:

You can apply in person at your local Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate. It's important to note that for the DTV, you must apply from the country where your employment is based.

Another option is to apply through the Thailand e-Visa website. The eVisa application must be completed from the country where you can establish your presence.
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Andi ***********
Stephen Lin Some countries do not allow applications where your employment is based. I work in Tokyo but DTV applications only accepted by Japanese citizens or foreigners with permanent residency. I have to apply via London (P.O.B) or another country accepting non residents.
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@Andi **********
 wow I look at the requirement in the Thai consulate Fukuoka, requirement is way stringent! guess this is a Japanese spirit.
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@Stephen ****
 Yeah, very strict but I'd thought they would allow all residents the chance to apply. You are based in Fukuoka?
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@Andi **********
 No, even I like Japan and have been there for many time I do not live or work there
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@Stephen ****
 ok .
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@Terary *********
 Directed from the mouth of Deputy Counselor affair. DTV can only be applied outside Thailand. For me that is $400, I would not risk it .

You may like to see the whole interview its very informative. Your question is answered at 11:01

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@Terary *********
 that’s not true you just need to have enough time to do ot
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Jim ********
Best visa in the history of Thailand visas! Within a year, all retirees, marrieds, students and volunteers will be on this one!
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Graham ******
@Jim *******
 I'll take that bet
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Zoe ******
@Jim *******
 let’s see if it actually last 5 years, and if it’s renewable after 5 years. The Thai government loves to change rules…🧐
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@Zoe *****
 That is why I want to get DTV as soon as possible before Thailand government changes their mind ! Lol
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@Stephen ****
 These visas are flying off the shelf. Thai government won't be changing their mind anytime soon!
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Stephen *****
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@Jim *******
 like I said to many , if there is a system, then there will be abuser for the system who goes to the loophole, and then it ruined the whole good purpose. I hope this is not going to be the case, but we will see.
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@Jim *******
 The $1900 10-year visa is appealing to me. Do you think this is better? Why?
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@Terary *********
 because it has 5 year validity without yearly renewal like retirement visa and student visa
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Rogerio ******
@Stephen ****
 you do have to pop in and out of the country to reset the 180 day, so there's that...
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@Terary *********
 Nah. DTV trumps everything. I agree best visa ever.
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@Terary *********
 I don't know that one! 😂😆😂
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Elías ********
Congratulations. And wow, I didn't know the cost was different in each country? If I'm not wrong, at my country it costs around US$180 (in the local currency).
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@Elías *******
 Every Embassy/Consulate has their own price in local currency which invariably will not be equivalent to the
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B announced by the MFA. It happens with all Visas, just look at the RTE New Zealand prices.
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@Graham *****
 yes most country is 350 Euro or 400 USD, but New zealand triple the price
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Janine *************
Yay! Mine just came through as well. Great info, and enjoy Thailand!
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@Janine ************
 congratulation
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@Stephen ****
 sooo happy! I’m gonna do a video about it on my insta, so I might pop a post in here too, I know how confusing it’s been for people!
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@Janine ************
 the more the merrier
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Todd *********
Good share! Enjoy!!!!!
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Jean-Maurice ********
so just the one bank statement then? hmmm… good to know 🙂 thanks

edit: i’m also applying to the dc embassy.
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Andi ***********
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 Depends on the embassy. Some ask for 3-6 mths of statements.
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@Andi **********
 yeah i’m applying to the washington dc embassy also. hoping they aren’t like that. opened my primary nomading account only 2 months ago. haven’t really had 16,000K in any one account recently enough but maybe two statements will be enough either way. plus a l bank transfer slip of the 500K baht to my thai bank account.
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@Jean-Maurice *******
 You should be OK then with what you mentioned doing it in Washington.
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@Andi **********
 could you answer one more thing for me if you’re aware. for people who want to share as much info as possible in their documentation, is the common practice to string all the documents together in a merged pdf. like page 1 cover letter, page 2 bank statement (1), page 3 bank statement (2)… and so on?
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Stephen *****
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 yes, I do include the cover letter so it is much more formal and organize, and yes, they do have a upload limit (like 5mb something like that, I forget), so you choose the file that can best represent yourself
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@Stephen ****
 but it initially was just one bank statement and they never asked for more than one?
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Stephen *****
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@Jean-Maurice *******
 I showed one bank statement, which have equivalent of way more than 500k baht. I’m not sure about the answer if you have two accounts , but each of them less than 500k. One of my friends are actually having the same problem when applying for renewal of retirement visa, and was told have to combine two account into one, to meet the requirement
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@Stephen ****
 it’s all in one account but I would be fucked if they ask for more than 1 or 2 statements cause I only recently put it all together. but if you presented just one statement, I could be in the clear
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@Jean-Maurice *******
 oh I understand, they only asking for one, they are not requesting for the last three months. You should be completely fine!!
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@Jean-Maurice *******
 I have seen postings by successful applicants who did that. Also, success postings without the cover letter. The main thing is to give what is asked for. There is a limit on the size of uploads which needs to be taken into account.
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Rachel ****
That’s great! Thank you for sharing 👍
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Greta *****
And you choose Pattaya out of all places? 🤔
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 I already made that decision 5 years ago. I live at south side of Pattaya ( Practumak- Jomtien) area so relatively quiet and close to the beach. I walk 2 mins to night market and 5 mins to beach. Transportation is easy and cheap ( Bolt, baht bus) .There is big shopping mall ( Central, terminal 21) , vibrant night life, and people from all over the world. For me its the best place
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Gordon *******
Good informative post,

Prepared to answer questions etc unlike many other posts.

Very well explained and detailed.

Thanks
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@Stephen ****
 Agree Pattaya great place to live
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Andy *******
Disregard, was thinking LTR, 10 year.
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@Andy ******
 no problem, this thing is new and confusing to many
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That's great..what is your work there?
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 independent contractor for a certain business. Working solely online
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