Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
The DTV was introduced in mid-2024 to attract remote professionals and participants in Thai 'soft power' activities. It is valid for five years and permits stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once at an immigration office for a further 180 days.
Applications are lodged through the Thai e-Visa system to a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad. Officers have wide latitude to request additional evidence, and outcomes differ noticeably between posts — selecting the right post and presenting coherent financial and activity evidence is where most of our work lies.
What we handle
- Eligibility review: remote work for a non-Thai employer, freelance contracts, or soft-power enrolment (Muay Thai, Thai cuisine, medical treatment, seminars).
- Bank-statement and financial-proof structuring that matches the issuing post's current practice.
- Portfolio and employment evidence preparation for digital nomads and freelancers.
- Guidance on enrolment letters from Thai Muay Thai camps, cooking schools and hospitals.
- Dependant applications for spouse and children under 20.
How the process works
Step 1
Preliminary eligibility review
We confirm which DTV track fits and flag weaknesses in your evidence.
Step 2
Document dossier
Financial proofs, employment or enrolment letters and supporting statements are prepared and reviewed.
Step 3
e-Visa lodgement
We guide you through the online submission to the post with jurisdiction over your residence.
Step 4
Post-approval compliance
Entry, 180-day extension and 90-day reporting obligations explained in writing.
Not sure this route fits you?
Get a Free Preliminary Eligibility Review from our licensed team.
Why are applications refused, and how do we prepare?
| Common refusal reason | How we prepare |
|---|---|
| Bank statement too short or balance dropped before filing | We check the statement period and balance against the issuing post's current practice. |
| Thin evidence of remote work or soft-power activity | We assemble contracts, invoices, portfolios or enrolment letters into one consistent story. |
Counsel's note
The DTV does not authorise work for Thai clients or employers. Remote work for overseas entities is the intended use; any Thai-sourced income requires a separate work permit analysis.
Frequently asked
Can I apply for the DTV from inside Thailand?
Does the DTV allow me to work for a Thai company?
Advice by nationality
Why clients choose us
Six licensed Thai attorneys
Including Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
77 provinces covered
Offices in Bangkok and Khon Kaen with field representatives nationwide.
Your passport stays with you
We work from copies and only handle originals for filings you approve.
Honest assessment first
A Free Preliminary Eligibility Review tells you your options before any engagement.
Sources & references
- Thai e-Visa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai Immigration Bureau (official portal) — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities. See our disclaimer.