What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

@Greta ****

it shows on the pic. Madrid. Spain.

@Jaime *********

Not a working visa—even though it allows you to work remotely from Thailand, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) does not permit you to work for a Thai company or provide services to Thai clients.

The DTV is designed for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers, and individuals participating in Thai cultural activities. It is not a traditional work visa.

It is valid for 5 years, allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, and can be extended once per entry for another 180 days. No Thai work permit is required as long as you work for foreign entities. However, working with Thai companies or clients is strictly prohibited.

It is suitable for remote workers employed by companies outside Thailand, freelancers with international clients only, and people taking part in cultural programs like Muay Thai training or Thai cooking classes.

Important considerations: you cannot be employed by Thai companies or offer services to local clients. If you stay over 180 days in a calendar year, you may be considered a Thai tax resident, with possible income tax obligations on money brought into Thailand.

The visa application must be submitted from outside Thailand, either through a Thai embassy/consulate or via the official Thai e-visa platform.

Who it's for: remote workers with foreign employers, freelancers serving only international clients, and cultural program participants.

Who it's not for: job seekers in Thailand, freelancers intending to work with Thai clients, or anyone looking to establish a business or gain permanent employment in Thailand.

Bottom line: You can work from Thailand, but not for Thailand. If you intend to work with Thai companies or start a business locally, you’ll need a Non-Immigrant B Visa and a work permit sponsored by a Thai entity.

@Denys *******

Requested Documents:

1. Biodata page of your passport

2. Official bank statement issued directly by your bank (via official website or physical branch).

Must include: your full name as account holder, transaction history, and most updated balance.

Note: Screenshots are not accepted.

3. Proof of current location in Spain. Examples include: electricity bill, municipal registration certificate (padrón), or rental agreement under your name.

4. Proof of last 3 self-employment payments (autónomo). Official receipts or confirmations of your last three freelance/self-employed tax or social security contributions.

5. Concise overview of your professional activities in Thailand. A short explanation of my business or professional engagements during my stay in Thailand.

Include how I will generate income while residing there.

6. Concrete evidence of my job. Documents that demonstrate and verify your professional status (portfolio, client list, contracts, content, etc.).

Documents and Information I Submitted:

A clear scan of the passport biodata page (without glare).

An official bank certificate signed by the branch director confirming that my average balance since I opened my account in 2007 has always been above 13K euros

A document proving current location in Spain (Title of a property I own in Spain of which I am the sole owner)

Proof of the last 3 self-employment payments to social security office in Spain.

A concise explanation of my professional activities in Thailand, including how I plan to generate income.

A PDF summary with links to various platforms where my work is featured:

LinkedIn profile

Podcasts

Google search results

Amazon author page

Other relevant online sources confirming my professional background as an international speaker, writer, and leadership expert.

A professional portfolio in PDF format that included:

Visual proof of my work

List of clients

Overview of services

Testimonials and references

@Raven *******

they want to see, either 13K Euro or more on official statement as average balance for the past 3 months, or annual earnings of 80K, or +40K euros per annum x 2 years in a row. In my case, I asked my bank for a certificate showing my balance has always been above 13K since I opened the account with them in 2007.

@Tommi ******

Thanks.

Totally understand the concern—I’ve seen some of those warnings too.

From what I’ve researched, most DTV visa revocations seem to happen for very specific reasons:

1. Misrepresentation.

If someone claims to be a digital nomad but actually plans to work for a Thai company or locally, that’s a clear violation and grounds for revocation.

2. Breach of terms.

The DTV visa is for remote work only. You can’t take local clients or jobs. If you do, you're breaking the rules, and that puts your visa at risk.

3. Switching visas.

If you apply for a different type of Thai visa later on, the DTV is automatically cancelled. That’s procedural—not a problem with the visa itself.

4. Discrepancies.

If immigration sees a mismatch between what you stated in the application and what you actually do once in Thailand, they can act on it.

So yes—I do believe it’s legit as long as you follow the rules and stay transparent. The key is understanding that this is not a “loopholed” work visa; it’s a remote work visa with strict conditions.

Hope that helps clarify!

@Patrick *******

each embassy may require different docs to proof different circunstances.In my case: recent pic without glasses, official certificate showing 3 past months of self-employed taxes paid, portfolio of services (I sent them a single word doc with a lost of URL to my webs, my books, my podcasts, my online academy, my conferences, interviews, etc.; bank certificate showing my balance has been always above 13K € since I opened my account bank in 2007 (signed by branch director) and proof of fix residence in Spain at the moment I applied. Plus, of course, pic of my passport.

@Angel *******

enhorabuena! A disfrutarla

@Ho *****

many. From financial statements (certificate from my bank saying that I mantain an average balance of X for the past 3 months), to portfolio of services, websites, podcasts, customer references, etc... showing my activity as a keynote speaker and writer... certificate from Spanish ministry of labour my last 3 months of self-employed taxes fully paid, to proof of residence in Spain (property of my own).

@Matthew ********

my case is complex as I got Business in LATAM and Europe, my tax residence for 2025 will continue to be Spain (I did not manage to spend more than 183 days anywhere else this year). My advice: talk to international tax experts

@Jeremy *******

i travel regularly so will not spend more than 180 days in a row in Thailand anyway... I want to make Thailand home and do not have to worry about leaving the country or ask for extensions every 60 days

@Ange *******

resident of Spain when I applied.

@Kev *******

no agent. I applied by myself

Yes. They asked for airline, flight, date, etc... I had my travel arrangments done way before applying. Just one way ticket

@Ralph ******

AXA

@Kommaly *******

visa for digital nomad. You can work remotely in Thailand but cannot work for a thai company or apply to any job with local employers.

@Pornchanida ************

I applied by myself. No agency. Very easy process

@Hugh ********

portfolio of services as freelance, certificate from the bank showing account is on my name and average balance is above 15.000€ for past 3 months, proof of address in Spain.

@Trevor *****

online

@Noie *****

I just paid the 300€ tax. It took 20 days