Destination Thailand Visa

Is it for you?

• You work remotely for a US company or US clients
• You're a freelancer with clients abroad
• You're coming to train Muay Thai, take a Thai cooking course or get medical treatment

What you need to know

What it is

A 5-year multiple-entry visa built for remote workers and 'soft power' activities such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking and medical treatment.

Stay

Up to 180 days each time you enter. You can extend once per entry at an immigration office, for another 180 days, for ฿1,900.

Money

Proof of ฿500,000 in savings. A US bank statement is accepted. Many embassies expect the balance to have been there for about three months, not deposited the week before.

Family

Your spouse and unmarried children under 20 can come as dependants. Each pays the ฿10,000 fee.

Where to apply

Only from outside Thailand, online through the official Thai e-visa portal. Paper applications ended in January 2025.

Watch out

Thai language schools no longer count as a qualifying activity, and the DTV can't be renewed after 5 years: you apply again from scratch.

How we handle it

1. We confirm you qualify and pick the right category (remote work or soft power)
2. You gather proof of employment or enrolment, plus 3 months of bank statements
3. We review everything, then file through the e-visa portal from the US
4. Decision usually within a few weeks; you fly in on a 180-day stay