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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Remote workers employed by or serving clients outside Thailand, participants in soft-power activities such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking and medical treatment, plus accompanying dependants.

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Visa validity

Five years of validity with multiple entries.

Permitted length of stay

Each entry allows up to 180 days, extendable once by up to a further 180 days per entry.

Eligibility and documents

Application process

  1. Pick the qualifying track (workcation or Thai soft power) matching your evidence
  2. File through the e-Visa system from your country of residence
  3. On arrival, check the stamp shows the expected 180 days
  4. To extend, file TM.7 at immigration before the stamp expires

Extension of stay in Thailand

Up to 180 additional days per entry via TM.7, subject to officer discretion.

Common pitfalls

FAQ — Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Who can apply for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?

Remote workers employed by or serving clients outside Thailand, participants in soft-power activities such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking and medical treatment, plus accompanying dependants.

What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?

Five years of validity with multiple entries. — Each entry allows up to 180 days, extendable once by up to a further 180 days per entry.

Which documents are required?

Financial evidence of at least THB 500,000 · Category evidence: remote employment contract or client engagement letter, course enrolment, or medical appointment documents · Relationship documents for dependants such as marriage or birth certificates, usually translated and certified · Passport valid at least 6 months

What is the application process?

Pick the qualifying track (workcation or Thai soft power) matching your evidence → File through the e-Visa system from your country of residence → On arrival, check the stamp shows the expected 180 days → To extend, file TM.7 at immigration before the stamp expires

How do I extend my stay in Thailand?

Up to 180 additional days per entry via TM.7, subject to officer discretion.

What are the most common reasons for refusal?

Believing DTV permits work for Thai companies — it does not; local work needs a work permit · Financial evidence not in the applicant's name or not held long enough · Staying long-term without checking Thai tax residency at 180 days in a tax year · Dependant documents not legalised and translated as required

Which authority decides the application?

Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues the visa; the Immigration Bureau handles extensions. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.

How much does your service cost?

Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.

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Sources: Thai e-Visa (MFA) · Immigration Bureau — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.

Official sources referenced

Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.