Thailand Digital Nomad Visa
Thailand offers a digital nomad visa requiring $0/month minimum income, with a 60 months stay, 2 weeks processing, and a $300 application fee. The program allows dependents.
Quick facts
Income
$0/month
Duration
60 months
Processing
2 weeks
Fee
$300
Tax
Foreign-sourced income is generally not subject to Thai tax if it is not remitted under the applicable rules.
Dependents
Yes
Check if you qualify
Pick your passport nationality to jump straight into a personalized eligibility route for Thailand.
Requirements checklist
Use this as your document prep list before starting the application.
Police clearance may be requested depending on filing post and applicant profile; prepare a recent certificate.
Proof of remote employment, freelance work, or business ownership outside Thailand.
Health insurance covering Thailand for the stay period and meeting any current e-visa or consular requirements.
Passport with at least six months of validity remaining and sufficient blank pages.
Initial accommodation proof in Thailand such as a booking confirmation or residential address.
Evidence of financial capacity, typically a THB 500,000 bank balance even though there is no formal monthly income minimum.
Application steps timeline
A simple step-by-step flow from preparation to arrival.
Prepare DTV evidence
Gather passport copies, financial evidence showing the THB 500,000 benchmark, insurance, and proof of remote work activity.
Create an eVisa application
Use the official Thai eVisa system or the competent embassy workflow to complete the DTV application.
Pay the DTV fee
Pay the visa fee, generally around USD 300 depending on exchange rate and post-specific billing.
Submit online or through the embassy
Upload documents through the eVisa portal or attend the embassy appointment if the local jurisdiction requires in-person handling.
Wait for the approval notice
Processing is often one to two weeks; monitor email and portal messages for any request to clarify finances or purpose of stay.
Enter Thailand and manage each stay
Travel after issuance and remember that each 180-day stay may need an extension or exit-and-return strategy under current DTV rules.
Check eligibility from your nationality
Shortcut links for some of the most relevant nationality-specific routes.
Source and notes
Official source
https://thaievisa.go.th/Additional notes
No formal monthly minimum income is set, but applicants generally show a THB 500,000 bank balance (about USD 14,000). The visa is valid for 5 years with 180-day entries that can be extended once per entry.