1. *Application Process*
2. Visa Validity: A DTV visa is typically valid for one year. Visa holders may stay in Thailand for up to one year and may apply for an extension before the visa expires.
3. Visa Fees: The application fee for a DTV visa is typically around 10,000 baht, though the exact amount may vary by country and consulate. Applicants should confirm the most up-to-date fee before submitting their application.
4. Target Audience
The Thai DTV visa offers a flexible and affordable option for digital nomads and other long-term residents, allowing them to enjoy Thailand’s beautiful scenery and culture while maintaining their careers and lifestyles. If you’re interested in living and working in Thailand long-term, this visa is undoubtedly a great option to consider.
The above is a shared online article. For application requirements, please contactThai Trade and Economic Office (Taipei)
Preparing Documents :
A. Purpose of Visit: Documents Required for Working Vacations (Digital Nomads/Remote Workers/Freelancers)：
| *- Formal employment contract letter (for employers residing abroad who have no income in Thailand) – Or an official letter of employment (from an employer registered as a company abroad) – A professional portfolio demonstrating your status as a digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent, or freelancer; or an invitation or acceptance letter for participation in the aforementioned activities |
B. Purpose of Visit: Activities related to Thailand’s soft power, such as Muay Thai, Thai cooking classes, and documents required for medical treatment：
| * Proof of registration for the event or an appointment letter from a hospital or medical center |
C. Purpose of Visit: Spouses and children under the age of 20 of DTV visa holders：
| * (1) Proof of relationship with the DTV visa holder, such as a copy of a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or adoption certificate. (2) Proof of financial resources for DTV visa holders. (3) A photocopy of the visa page for DTV visa holders. |
Number of Entries: multiple times
Visa Validity Period: 5 years
Length of Stay: Up to 180 days per entry
Visa Fees: 11,000 New Taiwan Dollars (cash only)
For essential or emergency work, or for temporary workers, applications must be submitted in person at any international airport or labor office in Thailand. The process takes one business day, and the permit can only be obtained after the applicant has entered Thailand. The work must be completed within 15 days.
https://www.doe.go.th/prd/assets/upload/files/alien_en/63ec303266bc05ff1bf2913e18b22547.pdf
If the applicant or employer is unable to come in person to complete the process, please use the power of attorney form below.
https://www.doe.go.th/prd/assets/upload/files/alien_en/3549eacba6db29fdfe38aa3046a3e5d9.pdf
Note：
– Please note that consular officials reserve the right to request additional documents or conduct an interview if necessary, and have the authority to deny any application without providing a reason.
– Visa fees are non-refundable.
– Nationals of certain countries may only apply for a visa at the Thai embassy or consulate general in their home country or country of residence, or at a designated Thai embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai embassy or consulate general before departure to find out where they can apply for a Thai visa.
– Applicants from the following countries must hold a Taiwan Region Alien Resident Certificate and come in person to this office to complete the application:
From Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, the Central African Republic, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
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