Thailand DTV visa requirements (2026): documents, money and where to apply
To apply for a DTV you upload your passport, a photo taken in the last six months, proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply, financial evidence of at least 500,000 baht, a police clearance certificate and proof of your purpose (remote work, a soft power activity such as Muay Thai, or your family link to a DTV holder), according to the Royal Thai Embassy in London (page updated 8 September 2026) and the other official pages we read on 9 November 2026.
Documents for a remote-work DTV (London): 6
Sources: Royal Thai Embassy, London: Destination Thailand Visa (updated 8 September 2026); Royal Thai Embassy, London: Visa General Information (updated 4 November 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Not legal or immigration advice. This page reports what the official pages of the Thai embassies and consulates said on the date we read them. Each mission decides on its own applications and can ask for more documents or an interview; paying the fee does not mean the visa will be granted, and the fee is not refunded. Check the official page of the mission and the Thai e-Visa website before you apply.
DTV documents by purpose
The list of the Royal Thai Embassy in London, in its own words. Other missions ask for the same documents with small differences (below). "Yes" means the London page lists the document for that purpose.
| Document | Official wording (London) | Remote work | Soft power | Spouse or child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | “Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document” | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Photo | “Photograph taken within the last six months” | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proof of permanent residence where you apply | “Proof of permanent residence in the UK, Ireland, or the British Overseas Territories” | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Money (financial evidence) | “Financial evidence: amount of no less than £12,000 (500,000 THB) (e.g., bank statements)” | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proof of remote work or freelance status | “Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status” | Yes | – | – |
| Proof you will attend the activity or treatment | “Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center” | – | Yes | – |
| Police clearance certificate | “Police clearance certificate issued within 6 months from the date of submission” | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The DTV of the main holder | “DTV visa of the DTV holder” | – | – | Yes |
| Proof of your relationship to the DTV holder | “Proof of relationship to the DTV visa holder (e.g., a copy of marriage certificate, birth certificate, or certificate of adoption)” | – | – | Yes |
All documents issued outside Thailand and the UK “must be accompanied by certified English translations”. Missions can ask for more documents or an interview.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, London: Destination Thailand Visa (updated 8 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
How missions differ
- Police certificate: London asks for a “Police clearance certificate issued within 6 months from the date of submission”; Washington for a “Certificate of criminal record clearance (i.e. FBI certificate issued within 3 months)”.
- Passport: Washington asks for a “Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)”.
- Bank statements: Washington wants “Recent saving or checking bank statements for the last three months with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB or ($16,000 USD) for each month that shows the applicant's name and date”. Singapore: “Accept only Singapore and Thailand bank saving account”. More in DTV proof of funds.
- Residence: Singapore writes “DTV Visa will only be granted by the Royal Thai Embassy Singapore to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents”; Ho Chi Minh City writes “For foreigners: Only a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) or Permanent Residence Card (PRC) is accepted”. Every mission's rule is in the table of all embassies.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, DC: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated 10 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore, official website: DTV Visa Workcation (updated by the embassy on 7 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Source: Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, official website: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | Thị thực Điểm đến Thái Lan (updated by the consulate on 18 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
The rule since 31 August 2026
Since 31 August 2026 DTV applicants must submit proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where they apply and a criminal record certificate (Department of Consular Affairs, announcement of 28 August 2026). Applications submitted before that date follow the old rules. What changed.
Sources: announcement of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, dated 28 August 2026 (in Thai), as reported by the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka (pages read on 9 November 2026).
Is there an income requirement?
The DTV pages we read ask for money in the bank, not for a minimum monthly income: usually at least 500,000 baht, shown with bank statements. London writes “Financial evidence: amount of no less than £12,000 (500,000 THB) (e.g., bank statements)”. Remote workers also show an employment contract or a portfolio (“Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status”). See DTV proof of funds for the amount each mission writes.
Requirements by nationality: where you apply
Where you live decides the mission: since 31 August 2026 you apply at the Thai embassy or consulate for the country where you have permanent residence. Non-citizens of that country must add proof of their immigration status: London writes “For non-UK citizens, please provide additional documents”, namely “A copy of BRP card or letter from UKVI (UK visa) settlement status” and “A letter confirming employment details from an employer in the UK or Ireland”; Washington asks non-US citizens for “A copy of the permanent resident alien card or a copy of a valid US visa (at least 6 months validity)”. The table shows, for the nationalities people search for most, the Thai missions in their home country and what their DTV page says. If you live permanently in another country, apply there.
| Nationality | If you live in | Thai missions there and their DTV page | 30-day visa exemption for tourism |
|---|---|---|---|
| US citizens | the United States | Washington, DC: fee US$400 Chicago: fee US$400 Los Angeles: fee US$400 New York: fee US$400 | Yes: the Embassy in Washington lists the United States among the 60 countries and territories with 30 days visa-free for tourism (list published as an image) |
| Indians | India | New Delhi: fee ₹30,000 Chennai: no DTV page found on its website Kolkata: no DTV page found on its website Mumbai: no DTV page found on its website | Yes: 30 days for Indian ordinary passport holders, for tourism (Embassy in New Delhi) |
| Bangladeshis | Bangladesh | Dhaka: DTV page read, fee not written in its text | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Pakistanis | Pakistan | Islamabad: no DTV page found on its website Karachi: no DTV page found on its website | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Filipinos | the Philippines | Manila: no DTV page found on its website | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Canadians | Canada | Ottawa: no DTV page found on its website Vancouver: no DTV page found on its website | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Chinese citizens | China | Beijing: no DTV page found on its website Chengdu: DTV page read, fee not written in its text Guangzhou: no DTV page found on its website Hong Kong: DTV page read, fee not written in its text Kunming: no DTV page found on its website Nanning: DTV page read, fee not written in its text Qingdao: fee 2,300 yuan (CNY) Shanghai: no DTV page found on its website Xiamen: no DTV page found on its website Xian: no DTV page found on its website | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Myanmar citizens | Myanmar | Yangon: fee US$400 | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Vietnamese citizens | Vietnam | Hanoi: DTV page read, fee not written in its text Ho Chi Minh City: fee US$340 | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| Australians | Australia | Canberra: DTV page read, fee not written in its text Sydney: no DTV page found on its website | Not checked on this site: ask the Thai embassy |
| People living in the UK | the United Kingdom | London: fee £300 | British and Irish passports: 30 days for tourism (Embassy in London) |
Sources: list of Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), the DTV pages of London and Washington for non-citizens, and the DTV pages linked in the table of all embassies; visa exemption: pages of the Embassies in London, Washington and New Delhi. Read on 9 November 2026.
How long it takes
- London: “The current processing time is approximately 15 working days” (“At the earliest, applicants can apply for a visa 90 days before their intended arrival date”).
- Kuala Lumpur: “The processing time for DTV may take approximately 1 month or more”.
Sources: Royal Thai Embassy, London: Visa General Information (updated 4 November 2026); Royal Thai Embassy, Kuala Lumpur: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated 7 September 2026). Read on 9 November 2026.
Health cover for a long stay
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Questions people ask
What are the requirements for the Thailand DTV visa?
A passport, a recent photo, proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply, financial evidence of at least 500,000 baht, a police clearance certificate, and proof of your purpose: an employment contract or portfolio for remote work, a confirmation from the school, gym or hospital for soft power activities, or the DTV of your spouse or parent and proof of the relationship (Royal Thai Embassy in London).
Do I need a criminal record certificate for the DTV?
Yes, since 31 August 2026 for all DTV applicants. London asks for a police clearance certificate issued within 6 months from the date of submission; Washington asks for an FBI certificate issued within 3 months.
Is there an income requirement for the DTV?
No monthly income threshold is written on the pages we read. They ask for financial evidence, usually a bank balance of at least 500,000 baht over the last 3 months.
Can US citizens apply for the DTV?
Yes. Since 31 August 2026 you apply at the Thai mission for the country where you live permanently; in the United States the Embassy in Washington lists the fee as US$400. For tourist trips of up to 30 days, US passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa.
Can Indians apply for the DTV?
Yes. Residents of India apply through the Thai missions in India; the Embassy in New Delhi lists the fee as ₹30,000. For tourism, Indian ordinary passport holders can stay up to 30 days without a visa, as the Embassy in New Delhi writes.
Can Bangladeshi citizens get the DTV?
None of the pages we read excludes a nationality; you apply where you live permanently, and if you are not a citizen of that country you add proof of your immigration status there. The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka has a DTV page, but it does not write the fee or the rules in its text, so check with the embassy.
Can Pakistani citizens get the DTV?
None of the pages we read excludes a nationality; you apply at the Thai mission for the country where you live permanently. We did not find a DTV page on the websites of the Thai missions in Islamabad and Karachi, so check with them or on the e-Visa website.
How long does the DTV take?
The Embassy in London writes that "The current processing time is approximately 15 working days", and Kuala Lumpur that "The processing time for DTV may take approximately 1 month or more". Requests for more documents or an interview add time.
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