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What should I know before applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Aug 4, 2025

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To everyone considering applying for the DTV.

Please set aside a good chunk of time (hours if necessary) just for filling out the application online (apart from document / cover letter prep).

If you're even 10% unsure on any part, make sure to reach out for help or consult the guide/manual material provided. 

10,000 baht is a lot of money to lose for silly mistakes, such as inputting a middle name when your middle name isn't even on your passport.

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Applying for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand can be a meticulous process. It's crucial to dedicate substantial time to the online application itself and to prepare all necessary documents beforehand. Mistakes can be costly, such as incorrect name entries, which may lead to losing the application fee of 10,000 baht. While some users suggest that the application process can be simplified by preparing your documents as PDFs in advance, others caution against potential pitfalls, such as being asked for unnecessary documentation that doesn’t apply to your situation. Seeking help when unsure about any part of the application can be beneficial. Also, considering the use of an agent like Issa Compass is an option, but many recommend handling the application independently to avoid added fees.

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Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
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Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

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Bob *******

While you should spend hours reading the valuable info in this group, you don’t have to spend hours on the actual application website. If you are prepared and have your documents ready and merged into PDFs, the actual process doesn’t take that much time, even if you double/triple check every entry field.

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While I agree with you it shouldn't actually take long to submit the application, it seems people are rushing in some cases and donating 10K baht to Thailand. This is totally needless.

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Wannikea *********

A good hour will do to go through the various tabs and triple check everything.

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Ben *******

I spent 8 hours and to no fault of my own because I applied as a trader they have a section specifically for this and its what I put and they sent an email back 10 days later asking for my employee contract and a letter from my employer. Obviously if im a stock trader I have no employee contract. I sent 3 months of my portfolio as well as 3 months of bank records with SIGNIFICANTLY more money than they require in both accounts. So I just flew back to Thailand and got my things from the condo I had a year contract on and left. They want to play games I dont need it.

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Wannikea *********

there is no specific "trader" section, there is a soft power application and a digital nomad application which is broken into workcation, freelancer and remote worker.

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@Wannikea ********

did you include a professionally written cover letter with a compelling argument for why you're eligible?

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Ben *******

Anonymous participant under digital nomad which is what I applied for there is a place that says trader and yes. I included a very well written letter that describes why im eligible and that im not seeking any Thai employment and that im fully self sufficient. I also included my profitable portfolio and my bank statements which have more in them than 90% of applicants

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Wannikea *********

I think you believe you saw what you want to see.

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@Wannikea ********

if he hallucinated on the application portal it's likely the application wasn't cohesive.

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I saw no such section when I applied 2 weeks ago. I was approved with a somewhat similar situation to you.

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Or just pay and get an agent to do it on your behalf. I highly recommend Issa Compass!!

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Anonymous participant 429 I recommend they do it alone. It's designed to be easy.

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David ************

Lots neither hard or complicated. No doubt a post by an agent who is not getting fees fir nothing

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@David ***********

I had just read a post of someone losing their 10K baht for carelessness with the name inputs. Just a reminder to folks. I recommend not using an agent.

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Ehm you should have all those required documents ready yourself

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Ling *****

They give you an option to manually correct any incorrect inputs. You need to check everything before you go further with your application.

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Greg ********

Good advice - it is these QA checks that are vital. The system is not robust and mistakes are costly.

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