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What is the process for obtaining a DTV Visa for digital nomads in Thailand?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Process Digital Nomad Visa Remote Work Visa Visa Application Visa Approval Timeline

Adnan ********

asked Mar 14, 2025

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DTV Visa

Citizen: USA, Naturalized.

Work for multibillion dollar company for more then 17 years and as remote work for more than 9 years and traveled many countries..

Applied at: Thai Embassy in Washington DC

Category: Workcation (Digital nomad/remote worker)

Documents : Passport Biodata page, Photograph, DL License, Bank Account with sufficient fund, Letter from Employer stating (Remote work, work from Home).  

Application Date: 02/28/2025 08:12 PM

Request for Further document: 03/10/2025 1:00 PM

* Other request documents: Upload recent pay slip from the company that must show your full name and company's name and period date.

Submitted last 6 Pay slips:  03/10/2025 1:30 PM (my biweekly paycheck is around 6000$ before Taxes)

Approval Date: 03/12/2025 9:45 AM

already printed out and kept with other countries visa...

Answer summary

The process of obtaining a DTV (Digital Travel Visa) for remote workers from the USA involves applying at the Thai Embassy in Washington DC. The applicant, who has worked remotely for over 9 years, submitted necessary documents including a passport, employer letter, and pay slips. After submitting additional requested documents, the visa was approved within approximately two weeks. Comments from the community suggest alternative visa options and emphasize the importance of keeping the visa printed for travel purposes.

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Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Paul *******

I don't think it matters whether one is a natural born or naturalized citizen of a country. It end result is the same.

2 years ago

AB ***

I appreciate you given the time frame; it's exactly what I was looking for.

Basically about 2 weeks 🤙🏼

2 years ago

Adnan ********

@AB **

as per there email, Washington DC can take upto 15 working Days but they got it done within 10 Working days....

2 years ago

Vitaly ********

Why didn't you do LTR? It's so much better and you fit all the criteria

2 years ago

John ****

@Vitaly *******

It's possible his company isn't publicly listed. It's the same issue I ran into. The company I work for brings in billions a year but its private and there's no way they would give me a financial report lol.

2 years ago

Adnan ********

@Vitaly *******

I already have Tourist Visa, now i don't have to worry about anything for next 5 years unless something change, i can use visa on arrival also but that can change to ETA or something else...Less stress on other stuff is good for my work... in my line of work always have back plans.....

2 years ago

Denny ********

What do you do ? 🙃

2 years ago

Adnan ********

@Denny *******

Manage data centers...

2 years ago

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

Adnan Khairi Does your company have to state you can work from Thailand specifically or just remotely ?

2 years ago

Adnan ********

Anonymous participant 923 No, only "remote work (work from home)"

2 years ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

2 years ago