Thailand Offers Multiple Entry Visa for Digital Nomads, Granting Five-Year Residency

The Thailand multiple entry visa for digital nomads, known as the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), is a new initiative designed for remote workers and freelancers seeking long-term stays in the Land of Smiles. This visa, valid for five years, allows stays of up to 180 days per entry into Thailand.

To apply, applicants must meet several criteria. They must be at least 20 years old, have a valid passport, work remotely, have at least $13,665 USD or 500,000 Thai Baht in their bank account, have reserved accommodations in Thailand, and have travel reservations to Thailand. The application process involves gathering documents and attending a visa appointment or applying online. Required documents may include a copy of the passport, proof of financial means, address of accommodations, international health insurance policy, travel reservations, and proof of current residence. These documents may be submitted in English.

The application process can be initiated at a Royal Thai Embassy in the applicant's country of residence or, for some nationalities, through the e-visa application platform. It typically takes approximately 15 days to receive approval for the DTV.

Upon arrival in Thailand, applicants must show the email from the Thai immigration authorities that their visa has been approved to border control officers. The visa does not allow digital nomads to apply for a residence permit in Thailand.

Digital nomads using the DTV will not be liable to pay tax in Thailand during their stay, even if they opt to renew their visa to stay for an entire year. However, it's important to note that the visa does not allow digital nomads to live in Thailand for the entirety of the five years, as it is not a residence visa but a tourist visa.

Digital nomads may extend their 180-day stay for an additional 180 days once during the five-year visa term. This visa is not an official digital nomad visa, but there are over 50 options available for digital nomads seeking to live abroad for a year or more.

Thailand has been a popular destination for digital nomads for decades, known for its tropical weather, gorgeous scenery, tasty food, fast wifi, and affordable cost of living. Some of the most frequented cities by digital nomads in Thailand include Phuket, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Krabi, Pai, and Ko Samui.

For those considering applying for digital nomad visas, Nomads Embassy offers Done-for-You Digital Nomad Visa Services, partnering with hand-selected local immigration lawyers to assist with applications from start to finish.

The expected visa fee for the Thailand multiple entry visa for digital nomads is $270 USD or THB 10,000. While the visa does not allow digital nomads to live in Thailand for the entirety of the five years, it offers an attractive option for those seeking a long-term stay in this vibrant and welcoming country.

Thailand Offers Multiple Entry Visa for Digital Nomads, Granting Five-Year Residency