Thailand DTV visa for five years

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) lets remote workers, freelancers and people on “soft power” programmes — Muay Thai, Thai cooking, wellness, medical treatment — stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry over five years.

Validity: 5 years
Stay: 180 days per entry
Extension: +180 days
Consular fee: SEK 3,700

Who it’s for

Remote employees of companies outside Thailand
Freelancers and digital nomads with foreign clients
People on Muay Thai, Thai cooking, wellness, sports or medical treatment programmes
Spouses and children under 20 of DTV holders

Documents you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months
Bank statements for the last 3 months with a balance of at least 500,000 THB (or equivalent), or a sponsorship letter
Employment contract or employer certificate, or a portfolio proving remote-worker or freelancer status
For soft-power activities: confirmation from a Thai school, gym or clinic
Criminal record certificate (in Latvia, a Punishment Register certificate, available online)
Proof of permanent residence in Latvia (ID card or residence permit)
Biometric photo

Good to know

New since 31 August 2026: DTV applicants must show proof of permanent residence in the country where they apply and a criminal record certificate. For residents of Latvia that means applying via the Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm with a Latvian residence document.

Each entry allows up to 180 days; you can extend once per entry by another 180 days at an immigration office. The visa itself is valid for five years.

The DTV does not allow working for a Thai employer or earning income from Thai clients.

Spending 180 days or more in Thailand in a calendar year can make you a Thai tax resident. If that applies to you, talk to a tax adviser.

How we help

1
Free consultation
Tell us your plans — we tell you which visa fits and what it takes.
2
Document check
Send your scans and photo — we check every detail against the embassy’s requirements.
3
Application filed
We complete and submit your e-Visa application and track it until a decision.
4
e-Visa by email
Print it, complete the TDAC before you fly, and you’re set.

FAQ

How much money do I need for a DTV?

At least 500,000 THB (or the equivalent in euros) shown on bank statements for the last three months. In some cases a sponsorship letter can be used instead.

Can self-employed people get a DTV?

Yes — freelancers and the self-employed qualify if they can show contracts, invoices or a portfolio proving work for clients outside Thailand.

Do I need a criminal record certificate?

Yes, for applications from 31 August 2026. Residents of Latvia can get one online from the Punishment Register on latvija.gov.lv.