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

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Aug 24, 2025

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

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Good day

Im at the start of preparing my application for the DTV and I have a few things I would like clarifying if anyone can?

1) I understand that the DTV costs 10,000 baht and that is the only fee I pay regarding the visa itself and that is for 5 years (please correct me if Im wrong)

2) I also understand that if I choose to leave the country when my renewal is due, I avoid immigration and the fee that comes with extending the stay? 

If this is the case, is the renewal due every 6 months?

3) If for example, I choose the cooking course, am I required to attend for the first 6 months only? I have a genuine interest in learning cooking anyway so this would be my choice rather than Muay Thai which I have zero interest in 

4) Has anyine completed a cooking course that could advise me the approximate cost of the course and at the same time, possibly recommend a course

The way I am seeing things in my minds eye is that subject to submitting a successful application, I arrive in Thailand stamped with the DTV for 6 months where I attend classes for that duration. Once the 6 months is up, I can leave Thailand and return for a fresh uninterrupted 6 months and continue this for the 5 years WITHOUT the obligation to continue with the classes, as 5 years of cooking would lead me to be a Michelen star chef!! 😁

I am over 50 and qualify for the retirement visa but I dont feel this is the best choice for me right now. I will look at the retirement visa if and when I feel like I am going to put serious roots down

Im currently in the UK and will be applying form here. Is everything done online or will I be asked to attend a Thai consulate here in England

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is preparing to apply for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand and seeks clarification on several key points: the total cost of the visa, the renewal process, the requirements for course attendance, and the potential costs of cooking courses. Feedback from commenters clarifies that the initial fee for the DTV is approximately 10,000 THB (with some variations depending on the embassy), renewals every 6 months can be avoided by leaving the country, and there is no strict requirement to attend a booked course as long as the individual exits and re-enters Thailand. Recommendations for cooking courses and other pertinent details about living in Thailand are also provided.

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1. 10,000 THB for the visa + processing fee which depends on the embassy you use. Belgium was 350,- euro in total which is about 13,000 THB.

2. The renewal is not due every 6 months, but on each entry you are allowed to stay 180 days. So if you would make a trip outside Thailand after 4 months, you get again 180 days when entering Thailand.

And each entry can be extended once for 180 days inside Thailand, at a cost of 1,900 THB, but apparently they don’t make this easy.

3. I’m curious myself how they will deal with this. First DTV’s are now 1 year old so I wonder if we will see more scrutiny on those entering with a “soft power DTV”. In your case, I would start with those 6 months and follow groups like this to see how it evolves.

Extra; don’t forget the 90 day report when you stay in Thailand for 90 consecutive days.

If you intend to live in Thailand for several years, you are +50 and don’t do remote work, then I would consider the “retirement” visa.