LyvosThailand DTV (Destination Thailand Visa): Requirements & How to Apply (July 2026)
A 5-year multi-entry visa for remote workers with ฿500,000 in the bank — each entry allows up to 180 days, extendable once.
Income requirementNo monthly income minimum — savings-based
Savings฿500,000 (~$15,000) bank balance, held ~3 months
Fees~10,000 THB (varies by embassy)
Processing time2–4 weeks at most embassies
Length of stay5-year multi-entry; 180 days per entry, extendable once to ~360 days per entry
Requirements
- Bank statement showing ฿500,000+ for the last 3 months
- Evidence of remote work (contracts, portfolio) or a Thai soft-power activity (e.g. Muay Thai, cooking school)
- Salary slips / income proof for the last 6 months for the workcation route
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- 3 months of bank statements ending at ฿500,000+
- Remote work evidence or activity enrollment
- Salary slips (workcation route)
- Photo + application via the eVisa portal
How to apply
- Build the ฿500,000 balance and let it sit — embassies look at the 3-month history
- Apply through Thailand’s eVisa portal to the embassy for your residence country
- Each entry grants 180 days; extend once in-country or reset with a border run
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Build my Thailand plan →Frequently asked questions
Does the Thailand DTV have an income requirement?
No monthly minimum — it is savings-based: a bank balance of ฿500,000 (~$15,000) held for around three months before applying.
How long can I actually stay on the DTV?
The visa lasts 5 years with unlimited entries. Each entry allows 180 days, extendable once — so nearly a year per entry before needing to leave and re-enter.
Can I work for a Thai company on the DTV?
No — the DTV covers remote work for foreign employers/clients and soft-power activities. Working for Thai companies requires a work permit.
Figures current as of July 2026 and compiled from public sources. Visa rules change without notice — always verify with the Royal Thai Embassy eVisa portal for your country before making decisions. This guide is information, not legal or immigration advice.