DTV visa · for remote workers and more

DTV visa for 5 years — under the new 2026 rules

The requirements changed on 31 August 2026. We collect and check your documents before you apply, and tell you where and how to file.

Stay up to 180 days per entry on a 5-year visa
We check your bank statements, certificates and proof of residence
We choose your basis: remote work or soft power (Muay Thai, Thai cooking and more)

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What changed on 31 August 2026

31 August 2026

01
New documents.

You now need proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply and a police clearance certificate.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
02
Apply where you are a citizen or resident.

You can no longer apply wherever is convenient, as before. We confirm the right place for your case.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
03
Money in the bank.

You need to show at least 500,000 THB. A mistake in the bank statement is a common reason for refusal.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow

Who can get a DTV

The key conditions under the rules in force since 31 August 2026.

Requirements change. We check them against official sources before every application.

Basis: remote work or soft power

Remote work: an employment contract or employment certificate from your home country, or a professional portfolio as a freelancer or remote worker. Or a soft power programme: Muay Thai or Thai cooking courses, sports training, medical treatment, seminars, music festivals.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
At least 500,000 THB in the bank

Bank statements for the last 3 months from any bank, with a balance of at least 500,000 THB or the equivalent in another currency. We check the statements before you apply.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
Proof of residence

Since 31 August 2026, proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply has replaced the old document showing your current location. Which documents are accepted depends on the consulate — we check this for your case.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
Police clearance certificate

From your country of nationality or the country where you apply. Required for applications submitted in the e-Visa system from 00:00 on 31 August 2026, Thai time. Applications submitted earlier follow the previous requirements.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
Consular fee — 10,000 THB

This is the amount in the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs checklist. Each embassy sets the fee in its own currency: 350 USD in Moscow. The fee is not refunded, even if the visa is refused. It is paid separately from our fee.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand; Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow
Up to 180 days per entry

The visa is multiple-entry and valid for 5 years. You can extend each stay once at immigration, by up to 180 days. After that you leave Thailand and re-enter on the same visa while it is still valid.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Family: spouse and children under 20

The spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder apply as family members. Besides a passport, photo, bank statements and a police clearance certificate, they need the main holder's DTV and proof of relationship: a marriage, birth or adoption certificate.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand

Which basis fits you

01
DTV — remote work (Workcation)

For freelancers and employees of companies abroad.
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02
DTV — Soft Power

Muay Thai, Thai cooking and other programmes.
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03
DTV for family

Spouse and children of the main applicant.
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04
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Documents for the DTV

Personal documents

Passport valid for at least 6 months from your travel date
4×6 cm photo on a light background, taken within the last 6 months
Proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply
Non-Russian citizens applying in Moscow: copy of a residence permit, or of a valid Russian visa and registration
Police clearance certificate from your country of nationality or the country where you apply

Finances

Bank statements for the last 3 months with a balance of at least 500,000 THB or the equivalent
If one statement covers the whole family — proof of relationship

Basis

Remote work: employment contract or employment certificate from your home country, or a freelancer portfolio
Remote work, applying in Moscow: income certificate (form 2-NDFL)
Self-employed: business licence or registration in your name
Soft power: confirmation that you are enrolled in the programme (Muay Thai, Thai cooking and more) or an appointment letter from a hospital or medical centre

Spouse and children

Copy of the main applicant's DTV
Marriage, birth or adoption certificate
Children under 20, applying in Moscow: notarised copy of the birth certificate; if the child travels without a parent or with only one parent, notarised consent to travel from a parent or legal guardian

Based on the checklists of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy in Moscow. When applying in Moscow, documents in Russian or another language must be translated into English and notarised. The consulate may ask for more documents or invite you to an interview. Send us your documents — we check them before you apply and give you a list of corrections.

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DTV prices

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Document check

Our fee

5,000 THB
- Audit of your document package
- List of corrections
Timeline: 2–3 business days
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Full DTV service

Our fee

from 20,000 THB

Government fee (paid separately)

10,000 THB (consular fee)
- Choosing your basis
- Preparing all documents
- Completing the e-Visa application
- Support until the decision
Timeline: 2–5 weeks
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DTV + bank account

Our fee

from 25,000 THB
- Everything in the Full DTV service
- Preparing documents for the bank
- Going with you to the bank branch
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Pay in stages

30% at the start, 70% after the result. Longer projects are paid by contract stages.

Guarantee

If an application is refused because of our mistake, we refund our fee in full. We guarantee the process, not the authority's decision.

20+ years in Thailand
5 years visa validity
180 days stay per entry

We work with

Immigration Bureau
Department of Business Development (DBD)
Revenue Department
Ministry of Labour
Banks

Step 1

Request
Step 2

Eligibility check
Step 3

Collecting documents

Checklist sent to you on Telegram.
Step 4

e-Visa application
Step 5

Decision and entry
Step 6

Reminders for your 180-day extension

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Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay in Thailand on a DTV?

Up to 180 days per entry; the visa is valid for 5 years. You can extend your stay once at immigration.

Can I work for a Thai company on a DTV?

No. The DTV is for remote work for an employer or clients outside Thailand, and for soft power programmes. To work in Thailand you need a Non-B visa and a work permit.

Where do I apply if I already live in Thailand?

Under the new rules, in your country of citizenship or in the country where you hold residence. We will go through your case at a consultation.

How much money do I need in my account?

At least 500,000 THB or the equivalent, shown on a bank statement. We check the statement before you apply.

Will a bank open an account for me on a DTV?

Many banks are cautious with DTV holders right now. We can help with the bank — see our Bank account service.

Do I need to pay tax in Thailand?

If you spend 180 days or more a year in Thailand and bring income into the country, you may have tax obligations. We can advise you.

Which police clearance certificate is accepted?

One from your country of nationality or from the country where you apply. How recent it must be depends on the consulate: the embassy in London, for example, accepts certificates issued within 6 months before you apply. When applying in Moscow, a certificate in Russian must be translated into English and notarised. We confirm your consulate's rules before you apply.

Can my family get a DTV too?

Yes. The spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder can apply as family members. They need the main holder's DTV, a marriage, birth or adoption certificate, bank statements and a police clearance certificate. When applying in Moscow, children also need a notarised copy of the birth certificate and, if they travel without a parent or with only one parent, notarised consent to travel from a parent or legal guardian.

What happens when my 180 days run out?

You can extend each stay once at immigration, by up to 180 days. After that you leave Thailand and re-enter on the same visa while it is still valid. We remind you about the dates in advance.

How much is the consular fee, and is it refunded if I am refused?

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs checklist gives 10,000 THB. Each embassy sets the amount in its own currency: 350 USD in Moscow, £300 in London. The fee is not refunded, even if the visa is refused, which is why we check your documents before you apply.