I'm looking at getting the Thai DTV and have some questions about the information that must be provided. Also, I'm not sure if my situation is a bit complicated so I'll detail it here as best I can.

I currently have a remote job and I have everything required to apply for the DTV as a digital nomad at the moment (a job contract and the equivalent of 500k baht). However, I keep reading that I will need to provide 3-6 months worth of bank statements with the application, which I can do. However, I haven't had the equivalent of 500k baht in my bank account prior to this month and only met this financial target at the end of February. Do applicants need to have held this amount for at least 3-6 months before applying, or do you just need to show that you have it at the time of application?

I'm also reading that different embassies are selective about this, and the information I'm getting online is very varied. I'm currently in SEA at the moment (Malaysia right now and I will likely go to Vietnam next).

Knowing this is important because I am in the midst of wanting to leave my job and start my own business, which I'm in the process of currently. I know I can also apply for the DTV with a registered business, which I'm hoping I'd be able to do later this year if I don't do it while still holding my current job. I suppose I figured that while I do still have my job, it'd be good to get the visa before I make the transition (since I currently do have a valid employment contract). It isn't my plan to stay in the job for another 3-6 months, as I am already speaking with potential clients.

Basically what I want to know is do I need to wait until I've held 500k baht in my account for at least 3-6 months, or would I be able to apply sooner? Also, I'm from Canada (if anyone is wondering about my nationality).

DTV Visa Approved in Hanoi in 3 business days!!

Heyyy Digital Nomads!

Holy Moly!! 😱

I applied for my DTV Visa here in Hanoi on Tuesday, 2/10, and was approved today, Friday, 2/13...

Is 3 days a record or something? I am over the moon.

I am still shocked by how quick the turnaround was...I was not expecting a response until next Friday, 2/20.

Jay

What’s your plan for 2025 taxes?

Now that 2025 has come to an end, anyone with a DTV that stayed more than 180 days in Thailand has to file taxes. I tried informing myself about this topic but I’ve received a lot of conflicting information (the revenue department telling DTVs don’t pay taxes, etc). Can anyone recommend a highly qualified tax accountant and what is everyone else doing here?

Denied dtv visa.I thought business owners would be able to this visa?Very strange.The business is not in Thailand.

To all DTV holders:

Is anyone else unable to open or even keep a normal Thai bank account? (Well, don’t all answer at once!)

My Bangkok Bank account (opened legally in 2022) is currently frozen due to a SIM update issue, and I was informed that after standard KYC it may be permanently closed solely because I hold a DTV visa without a work permit.

Before anyone suggests Wise, Revolut or other workarounds – that is not the point!

I am not looking for hacks. I want to function as a NORMAL person with a local Thai bank account in the country where I legally live and spend my own money!

Forcing legal long-stay residents into cash-only or fintech-only solutions contradicts AML goals and personal safety.

I have filed a complaint with the Bank of Thailand.

If you experience the same issue, please comment or submit your complaint too – nothing changes unless enough of us speak up.

EDIT: The only thing that has any real effect is filing formal complaints, not arguing online.

For anyone interested, here are the official contacts:

Bank of Thailand – Consumer Protection:

contact@bot.or.th

Tourism Authority of Thailand

tatcontact@tat.or.th

You can add your embassy in copy.

You submit your complaint directly there, attach a brief explanation of the issue. Public pressure only works when combined with official action — individual silence or arguing online changes nothing.

How much income are people showing as freelancers or digital nomads in order to get approved? I can show 60k/month.

# Sharing my success with the dtv:

15/10 - I applied in Hanoi at night for a workcation visa (paid after midnight so application date is 15/10 and payment date is 16/10).

## I gave them the following documents:

* photo - took a fresh selfie photo according the visa requirements ( [members only]/ ), edited it so it has a white background and cropped it.

* official bank summary up to date with my current balance and securities that exceeded the 500,000 THB

* I added also an official summary of a stock portfolio that I had, to give extra reassurance that I have more money if ever needed, although I know they don't count it. I don't know if it gave them more security.

* Official letter from my accountant stating that I am an Authorized dealer and paying taxes in my country

* a contract with one of my clients to give them example of my work scope and salary

* a personal letter explaining why i want the dtv, my financial status and my authorized dealer status

## 17/10 - I was requested additional documents

* Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 500,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter): Submit bank statement of the last 3 months.

* Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Business registration of company you're currently working with.

## 18/10 09:00 - submitted all requested additional documents

I assume that handing them with my accountant letter and the contract together confused them whether i am a business or an employee.

I added again the same official letter from my accountant, together with a personal letter explaining it, and added a screenshot from the government tax website showing that i exist there.

I also sent them the last 3 months (the 500,000 THB were not there all along, it didn't matter)

## 20/10 - status went to “pending approval”

This took a while in my case and someone else that applied on the same date also for a dtv in hanoi.

I waited and checked regularly for the visa status.

## 28/10 19:00 - I have sent them an email

While I really tried not to hassle them, after 8 days after the pending approval, and 2 weeks after I have applied, I did want to remind them nicely.

I sent them an email, sharing the times of my application, and asked politely for the status of it and if there is anything i can help with.

## 29/10 10:00 - I called the embassy

the person that answered told me that I need to wait another week, and this is just how it is.

It didn't feel like he has any information regarding my application, and that he just gave an automated answer.

## 29/10 12:30 - visa approved

My guess is that the email went to the right people, and they changed the status of my visa to approved.

## 30/10 - I entered Thailand with my DTV

I told immigration that I have a DTV, after taking my passport and my fingerprints, they asked to see it, showed them my DTV on my phone and got stamped for 6 months

so dtv is made for Digital nomad tourists, not for married or mothers/fathers of thai children? true?

Hello. I've been traveling to Thailand for 6 weeks at a time (I work abroad, 6 on, 6 off) and have just come across the 180 day tax requirement. But I have some questions... I do not have and do not want or need a Thai bank account. I pay US taxes but will be qualified to have my income covered by the foreign income tax credit this year, so I shouldn't owe anything other than the SS / medicaid. Given these factors, do I still need to pay taxes or file anything in Thailand since I'm arguably not bringing money into a Thai account? I'm interested in applying for the DTV so it'll make my leave breaks easier but I'm not sure if I can as an independent contractor or if this would complicate tax issues..

I just want to make sure I'm doing everything legally but also don't end up paying Thai taxes if I don't even need to pay US taxes.

Any good UK tax/bookkeepers for digital nomads? Appreciate the recommendations