Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for Highly Skilled Individuals: Digital Nomads, Freelancers, and Remote Workers

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a special residency permit offered by Thailand for highly skilled individuals. This visa is ideal for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers who can perform their professional activities from anywhere. It offers them the opportunity to live and work in Thailand while enjoying the country's cultural and scenic advantages.

Benefits of the Destination Thailand Visa:

• Long-term Stay: Valid for 5 years with the option of multiple entries.
• Flexibility: Each stay can last up to 180 days and can be extended for another 180 days if needed.
• Easy Application: The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) can be applied for online.
• Quality of Life: Thailand offers a high quality of life at comparatively low living costs, along with a rich culture and beautiful nature.

Who is the Destination Thailand Visa for?

• Digital Nomads: Individuals who work location-independently and travel frequently.
• Freelancers: Self-employed individuals offering their services worldwide.
• Remote Workers: Employees who can perform their work entirely online and independent of location.
• Participants in Thai Soft Power Activities: Individuals participating in state-sponsored activities such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking classes, seminars, music festivals, and medical treatments.
• Family Members: Spouses and children under 20 years of age of visa holders.

Apply for the electronic Thailand Visa (ETA) online here

Required Documents:

General Documents:

1. Color copy of passport (main page with photo)
2. Current biometric color passport photo (not older than 6 months)
3. Proof of current residence (e.g., utility bill or driving license)
4. Proof of finance (e.g., payslip, sponsorship letter, or current bank statement showing at least £11,000)

Additional Documents depending on the group:

• Digital Nomads, Freelancers, Remote Workers: Employment contract or certificate, or professional portfolio.
• Thai Soft Power Participants: Confirmation letter for participation in the activity or from the hospital/medical center.
• Spouse and Children: Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption certificate).

Costs:

The cost for the Destination Thailand Visa is £612.00 (including all fees and VAT).

Apply for the electronic Thailand Visa (ETA) online here

Please note: Processing time only includes business days (Monday to Friday) when the respective visa office / embassy is open (i.e., not when closed due to holidays or public holidays).

Submission of Documents:

The required documents can either be uploaded online while filling out the application form or sent subsequently via email to eta@1avisas.co.uk.

Further Information:

For information on other visa types for Thailand, please visit the overview of Thailand Visas.