Thailand digital nomad visa
Thailand has the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), a five-year multiple-entry visa for digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers, and also for activities such as Muay Thai or Thai cooking courses.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), remote work category
- Financial means
- THB 500,000 in the bankIt is the minimum closing balance on your bank statements for the last three months. Some embassies also ask for proof of income for the last six months.
- Length
- The visa is valid for five years. Each entry allows 180 days, which can be extended once by another 180 at the Immigration Bureau. After that you must leave the country and re-enter.
- Fee
- It depends on the embassy. In Washington it is USD 400 and in Helsinki €350.
How to apply depending on your passport
It's your passport's country, so you do not need this visa.As an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen you can live and work in Thailand without this visa.According to our data, your passport cannot enter Thailand.Your passport lets you enter Thailand without a tourist visa. The application is the same for everyone.Your passport needs a visa to visit Thailand as a tourist, although that does not change how you apply for this visa.
You apply to the Thai embassy or consulate that covers the country where you live, and you must show that you reside there. Some nationalities must provide additional documents.
Requirements
- An employment contract or certificate with a foreign company, or a portfolio showing your work as a digital nomad, remote worker or freelancer.
- Proof of where you currently live, such as a residence permit, a driving licence or a bank statement.
- A recent criminal record certificate from the country where you live.
- A passport valid for at least six months from the travel date.
Family
The spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder can apply for their own DTV.
Verified on 2 November 2026. Sources: Royal Thai Embassy in Washington (page updated 10 September 2026) and in Helsinki (3 September 2026), Destination Thailand Visa; Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DTV document checklist. Figures change, especially those tied to a minimum wage: confirm them on the official page before you pay.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.