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What are the requirements to qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Jan 25, 2025
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Derek ***********
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Is there a basic list of things that everyone needs to do in order to get qualified for the DTV?
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To qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, applicants should check the specific requirements of the embassy they intend to apply through, as requirements can vary. Generally, a minimum of 500,000 THB (or its equivalent) must be held in a bank account in the applicant's name. Additionally, documentation proving employment as a remote worker or enrollment in a soft power course is often necessary. It's advisable to review the embassy's requirements meticulously since some may differ on requested documents, such as the duration of bank statements.
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Andi ***********
A lot of successful applicants have detailed what they submitted. Check the threads for applicants where you are applying from for what works there.
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Derek ***********
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@Andi **********
 understand
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 You applying for workcation or Softpower option ?
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@Andi **********
 Actually I have a retirement visa but tons of people are always asking me questions about the DTV so I joined this group to guide them in the right direction which will be to join this group :)
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@Derek **********
 ok, i understand. Yeah, it would be best if they join this group. So many posts of success they can use for their own application. They can also ask questions from those successful at that embassy,
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Derek ***********
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 agree 👍
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Shay **********
Thanks for this
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Derry *********
Wouldn't that be nice

Unfortunately it's all very vague

One embassy ok with 500k in the bank today the next wants a signed letter from the king!!!
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@Junior *****
 I thought Thai language courses counted. Shucks.
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 I know that the Sydney, Australia Consulate recognises Thai language courses under the soft power category, but am not aware of other embassies that do.
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 for DTV? 😳
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@Vlad *****
 Yes - for DTV. This is the Sydney Australia Consulate. They confirmed in an email to me last week. But I know that there are other embassies that don't accept Thai language courses to support DTVs. There may be others besides Sydney who do, it's worth reaching out to check with your local embassy.
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@Susannah *******
 Thank you. I’ll look into the specifics for the US.
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@Shayla *******
 it's for one year ED visa, which can be renewed every year.
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@Vlad *****
 That’s cool. I suppose if I can’t get the DTV visa, I could go for that one. I need to learn the language anyway.
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@Shayla *******
 based on current experience of many people who want to stay in Thailand long-term and ever had ED Visa is that long term Visa's use to be rejected because of previously used ED Visa. So, people who are trying to apply even for one of the most expensive option like Elite visa getting it rejected and are stuck in the never ending circle of every year renewing ED visa.
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@Vlad *****
 That’s fantastic information. You helped me dodge a bullet. So for people who apply for DTV Visa, how would they be able to stay longer than the 5 years? Do you keep reapplying for the DTV Visa? Or would you not be able to convert to a retirement or elite Visa later?
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@Shayla *******
 that is unknown for now, as DTV visa option is available in just a little over 6 months and with Thailand visas rules and options which are changing so often, it's impossible to tell for sure.
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Dennis *********
The embassy gives you the list of requirements

But each embassy can be slightly different on amount of information like 6 months bank statements vs 1. Start with which embassy you apply and get there requirements and then ask questions
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Derek ***********
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@Dennis ********
 very good to know
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ElĂ­as ********
You need to check the specific list on the website of the specific embassy you'll be applying for. The basic is to have at least 500K (or it's equivalent in any currency) in a bank account in your name and to have documents to prove you're either a remote worker or that you're enrolled on a soft power course (if you're going that route).
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 👋🏽 What’s soft power?
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@Shayla *******
 basically muay thai and Thai cuisine curses, although the exact scope of what's allowed varies wildly at each embassy. There's also the option to get it trhu medical treatment.
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@ElĂ­as *******
 Thank you!
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Greg ********
It is difficult to put a single list together due ti different embassies and locations interpretation of the DTV policy. If you state what category ie Workaytion or Soft Power and where you are thinking of applying it woukd help people to give you better advice.
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