Requirements
DTV visa requirements: the full checklist
Who can apply, the documents the official e-Visa portal asks for since 31 August 2026, the money, the criminal record certificate, and where posts add their own lines. In the ministry's own words where it matters.
Checked against official sources on 3 October 2026By Martin Ferret
The visa
What the DTV gives you
The terms published by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the e-Visa portal. They have not changed since the visa opened.
- Validity
- 5 years
- Multiple entry, for the life of the visa.
- Stay per entry
- 180 days
- Each entry, counted from the day you arrive.
- Extension
- +180 days
- Once per entry, through the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. It may be granted; it is not automatic.
- Money
- 500,000 THB
- Or the equivalent, over the last 3 months. Or a sponsorship letter.
“the DTV is a special kind of tourist visa in Thailand, which means that holders are prohibited from obtaining a Thai work permit and working for companies in Thailand or performing freelance work for Thai clients.”Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest
That is one embassy's wording; we found no ministry-level sentence on it. Singapore puts it the same way: “Remote Working is to conduct business for company abroad not in Thailand”
.
“After the maximum stay of 180 days + 180 days, the visa holders need to depart Thailand and re-enter the country with the same DTV visa within the visa's validity date.”Who can apply
The three DTV categories
The e-Visa portal names three purposes. London numbers them DTV1, DTV2 and DTV3. You file under one.
DTV1
Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer)
You work remotely for an employer or clients outside Thailand. The portal spells it workcation; we write workation.
DTV2
Thai soft power-related activities (e.g., Muay Thai, Thai culinary training, and medical treatment)
You come for an activity: a Muay Thai course, cooking classes, sport training, medical treatment, seminars, music festivals. Every official list says
“e.g.”
or“such as”
: none is closed.DTV3
Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders
You join someone who already holds a DTV. Children must be under 20.
Muay Thai, at Los Angeles. The consulate asks for “an official letter of acceptance and support from Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) as well as other documents from a boxing gym which has been certified by SAT”
. Other posts do not say this; ask yours.
Age
No official page we checked states a minimum age for the main applicant. The only age in the official wording is the dependants' limit: children under 20. Some posts set their own rules for minors' documents.
Where you file
Since 31 August 2026, only at the Thai post covering your country of nationality, or a country where you hold permanent residence. A visit to a third country no longer qualifies. Where to apply from.
Document checklist
The DTV document checklist, in the portal's words
Six lines, the same for every category except the fifth. This is the e-Visa portal's list, updated after 31 August 2026.
Retired on 31 August 2026
Document indicating current location
Applications submitted before 31 August 2026 are processed under the previous requirements.
Passport
“Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document”
The portal states no validity period. Washington, Los Angeles, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Paris ask for at least 6 months.
Photograph
“Photograph taken within the last six months”
A recent colour photo. Upload it as the portal asks.
Proof of permanent residenceSince 31 August 2026
“Proof of permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted”
It replaced the document indicating your current location. What counts is set post by post: Washington names a valid U.S. visa or Permanent Resident Card, London the UK indefinite leave to remain or Irish long-term residency, Paris the most recent tax return.
Financial evidence
“Financial evidences: (1) last-3-month bank statement(s) from any bank(s) with a minimum balance of 500,000 THB or equivalent; or (2) sponsorship letter(s)”
How posts convert it is below.
The category document
“Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status”
That is the workation line. Soft power and dependants have their own, below.
Criminal record certificateSince 31 August 2026
“Certificate of criminal record clearance from the country of nationality or the country where the application is submitted”
One certificate, from one of the two countries. Not both.
By category
Documents for each DTV category
The fifth line of the checklist, category by category. The official wording first, then what some posts add.
Workation
e-Visa portal
“Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status”
Posts add
- Washington and Los Angeles, for non-US citizens: a letter of proof of employment, hand-signed by the HR department or a manager. Both write
“we don't accept pay stubs”
. - Self-employed, at the same two posts: a business licence or registration showing your name.
- Singapore: a company letter allowing remote work, three months of payslips and an ACRA business profile.
Soft power
e-Visa portal
“Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center”
Posts add
- Washington and Los Angeles:
“Letter of acceptance from institute or company organizing activities, letter of appointment from hospital/medical center”
. - Los Angeles, for Muay Thai: a letter from the Sports Authority of Thailand and documents from a gym it has certified.
Spouse and children
e-Visa portal
“DTV visa of the DTV holder”
“Proof of relationship to the DTV visa holder (e.g., a copy of marriage certificate/ birth certificate/ certificate of adoption)”
Posts add
- Washington: the holder's government ID, passport biodata page and DTV approval.
- Washington and Los Angeles, for minors under 20: birth certificate, the parents' marriage certificate or a notarised sole-custody court order, the parents' IDs, and a notarised consent letter if the child travels alone.
- Dependants also send the common lines: passport, photo, residence, money and the certificate.
Financial evidence
500,000 THB: how each post reads it
The portal asks for 500,000 THB or the equivalent, on bank statements covering the last 3 months, or a sponsorship letter. Each post converts the figure into its own currency, and some round it up.
500,000 THBor equivalent, over the last 3 months
| Post | Their figure | What they ask | Page date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $16,000 | Ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB or $16,000 for each month, statements in your name. | 10 September 2026 |
| Los Angeles | 500,000 THB only | Ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB over the last 3 months. No dollar figure. | 1 October 2026 |
| London | £12,000 | No less than £12,000 (500,000 THB), for example bank statements. | 8 September 2026 |
| Singapore | ≈ SGD 20,000 | Savings balance for the past 3 months. Singapore and Thai savings accounts only; investment and CPF accounts are not accepted. | 7 September 2026 |
| Paris | €15,000 per month | A minimum balance every month over the last 3 months, on an account that is not blocked. | 28 August 2026 |
| Munich | ≈ €12,500 | The consulate's own conversion of 500,000 THB. | Undated page |
Sponsorship
Every central source accepts a sponsorship letter instead of your own statements. Posts narrow it: Paris accepts a sponsor only for minors and accompanying DTV applicants; Washington and Los Angeles accept a family bank statement with proof of relationship.
Certificate and translations
The criminal record certificate and translations
Every applicant has needed a certificate since 31 August 2026. How recent it must be, and what language it may be in, depends on the post.
One certificate
Issued by your country of nationality or by the country where you file. Not both. It comes from your own authorities, not from us, and it can take weeks: it usually sets your timeline. How to get it.
How recent, post by post
- Washington (FBI certificate)
- 3 months
- Los Angeles (FBI certificate)
- 3 months
- London (ACRO or Irish police certificate)
- 6 months
- Paris
- 3 months
- Frankfurt
- 6 months
- Munich
- 3 months
- Berlin
- Not stated
New York writes “Must be issued by State or FBI”
. Washington lets minors under 16 use the main applicant's FBI certificate. Where no age is stated, one issued within the last three months is the safe choice.
Language and translations
English or Thai
Documents must be in English or Thai. Ho Chi Minh City:
“Official translation issued by certified translation offices is highly recommended.”
Certified and notarised
Washington, Los Angeles and London want documents issued outside Thailand and their own country to come with
“certified English translations and notarized by an Embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs only”
. Tokyo says the same of financial and employment documents. Singapore asks for translations notarised by a notary or a diplomatic mission.No apostille yet
Thailand joined the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026; it applies to Thailand only from 28 February 2027. No post asks for one on the DTV upload.
What posts add
Where posts differ from the portal
Each post publishes its own page, and some have not caught up with the rule. Follow your own post's current checklist, and when it asks for more than the portal, send it.
The US posts still list the old line
Washington (updated 10 September 2026) and Los Angeles (1 October 2026) ask for both a
“Document indicating current location”
and proof of permanent residence. New York (2 September 2026) also still asks for a current-location document. If your post lists both, send both.Singapore's text is partly out of date
Its DTV pages (updated 7 September 2026) still say
“Document indicating current location”
, and show the criminal record certificate only in an image. Singapore grants the DTV only to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.Pages from before the rule
Ottawa, Canberra, Wellington, Sydney and the Kuala Lumpur checklist were last updated before 31 August 2026. Their fees may stand; do not rely on their document lists.
Country guides
Post by post, from the posts' own pages:
- France: the Paris embassy, the B3, €15,000 a month.
- Germany: Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich by state, the Führungszeugnis.
- United Arab Emirates: Dubai or Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Police certificate.
- All country guides
Questions
DTV visa requirements: common questions
What are the requirements for the DTV visa?
Your passport, a photograph taken within the last six months, proof of permanent residence in the country where you file, bank statements for the last 3 months with at least 500,000 THB or the equivalent (or a sponsorship letter), a criminal record certificate, and the document for your category: employment proof, an activity confirmation, or the DTV of the person you join.
How much money do I need in the bank for a DTV?
500,000 THB or the equivalent, on statements covering the last 3 months, or a sponsorship letter. Posts convert it differently: Washington writes $16,000, London £12,000, Singapore about SGD 20,000, Munich about €12,500, and Paris asks for €15,000 every month.
Do I need a criminal record certificate for the DTV?
Yes, since 31 August 2026, every applicant. One certificate, from your country of nationality or from the country where you file. Posts set how recent it must be: 3 months at Washington, Los Angeles, Paris and Munich, 6 months at London and Frankfurt.
Is there a minimum age for the DTV visa?
No official page we checked states a minimum age for the main applicant. The official wording sets one age: dependent children must be under 20. Ask your post if this concerns you.
Can I apply for a DTV from a country I am only visiting?
Not since 31 August 2026. The application is accepted only by the Thai post covering your country of nationality or a country where you hold permanent residence. Applications submitted before that date are processed under the previous requirements.
Can I work in Thailand on a DTV?
Not for Thai employers or Thai clients. The Budapest embassy writes that holders are prohibited from obtaining a Thai work permit and from working for companies in Thailand or doing freelance work for Thai clients. Remote work for an employer or clients abroad is what the workation category covers.
Do my documents need to be translated?
They must be in English or Thai. Several posts, including Washington, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo, want certified English translations, notarised, for documents issued outside Thailand and their own country. Check your post's page.
Sources
Official sources
Every fact on this page comes from these pages. Each shows the date its publisher prints and the date we read it.
- Thai e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th): DTV checklistUpdated 29 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Consular Affairs: DTV announcementPublished 28 August 2026 · Checked 2 October 2026
- Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs: new visa measures, DTV infographicPublished 16 July 2024 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C.: DTV visaUpdated 10 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles: DTV visaUpdated 1 October 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, New York: visa types and requirementsUpdated 2 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, London: Destination Thailand VisaUpdated 8 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore: DTV (workcation)Updated 7 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest: Destination Thailand VisaUpdated 18 August 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Ho Chi Minh City: DTVUndated page · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi: visa feesUpdated 16 September 2026 · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Tokyo: DTVUndated page · Checked 3 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Paris: DTV documentsUpdated 28 August 2026 · Checked 2 October 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy, Berlin: DTV checklist (PDF)Published 28 August 2026 · Checked 2 October 2026
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Frankfurt: Destination Thailand VisaUndated page · Checked 2 October 2026
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Munich: DTVUndated page · Checked 2 October 2026
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