Asia Pacific
Thailand immigration and visa guide
Thailand offers the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) 5-year multiple-entry digital nomad visa, the 10-Year Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, and the SMART Visa.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) & Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
- Processing time
- 5 – 15 business days
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Thailand
Key requirements
- For Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): proof of financial assets of at least 500,000 THB (~$14,000 USD) and remote employment contract or freelance portfolio
- For 10-Year LTR Visa (Remote Professionals): annual income ≥ $80,000 USD and employment with public company or revenue ≥ $50M USD
- Submission via the official Thai E-Visa portal
How to apply for a Thailand visa: step by step
- 1
Thai E-Visa Portal Submission
Submit digital application on official thaievisa.go.th with bank statement proving 500,000 THB and employment letter.
5 - 10 business days
- 2
E-Visa PDF Issuance & Border Entry
Receive digital visa confirmation email; arrive in Thailand with 180-day initial stay stamped at immigration.
Immediate post-approval
- 3
Extension / Multi-Entry Travel
Extend stay for an additional 180 days at local Thai immigration or exit and re-enter freely during 5-year validity.
Same-day at immigration
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What are the stay limits on the Thailand DTV Visa?
The DTV is valid for 5 years with multiple entries. Each entry allows a continuous stay of up to 180 days, which can be extended once per entry at a local Thai immigration office for an additional 180 days for a 1,900 THB fee.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Thailand. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) & Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) & Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) on the official website before applying.