Everything You Need to Know About Thailand’s New 180-Day Visa
You can extend your stay for up to five years under a multiple-entry scheme.
by Ina Louise Manto | August 02, 2024
Can’t get enough of Thailand? From the bustling city of Bangkok to Chiang Mai’s ancient city walls and Ko Samed’s pristine waters, there are many reasons to keep coming back to one of our Southeast Asian neighbors. In case you’re looking for ways to stay longer in paradise, the new Destination Thailand Visa might be for you. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
What is the Destination Thailand Visa?
Implemented on July 15, 2024, the Destination Thailand Visa is a new visa scheme launched by the government to increase tourism in Thailand. This visa is geared toward remote workers or digital nomads who are interested in staying longer in the country.
Under Thailand’s new visa rules, Filipinos enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand for up to 60 days for tourism. But with the DTV, Pinoys can stay for up to 180 days, on a multiple-entry basis, within five years. This means that you need to exit the country after 180 days and apply for another visa, which resets the period.
Who’s eligible to apply for this visa?
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) may be applied by:
- Remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads
- Students or participants in Thai cooking classes or Muay Thai training
- Individuals extending medical treatments
Destination Thailand Visa Requirements
Workcation
If you’re applying for a workcation (i.e. as a digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent, or freelancer), you need the following documents:
- Biodata page of passport or travel document
- Photograph taken within the last six months
- Document indicating current location
- Financial evidence that you have at least 500,000 baht (approx. PHP820,358) in funds such as bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc.
- Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, foreign talent, remote worker, or freelancer status
Thai soft power-related activities
If you’re applying under Thai soft power-related activities (e.g. cooking classes, Muay Thai training, medical treatment), you need the following documents
- Biodata page of passport or travel document
- Photograph taken within the last six months
- Document indicating current location
- Financial evidence that you have at least 500,000 baht (approx. PHP820,358) in funds such as bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc.
- Proof of confirmation to attend the activity of letter of appointment from medical center/hospital
Spouse and children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders
The spouse and child/children of a DTV visa holder may apply for the visa too. These are the requirements:
- Biodata page of passport or travel document
- Photograph taken within the last six months
- Document indicating current location
- Financial evidence that you have at least 500,000 baht (approx. PHP820,358) in funds such as bank statement, sponsorship letter, etc.
- DTV visa of the DTV holder
- Proof of relationship to the DTV visa holder, such as copy of birth certificate, marriage certificate, or certificate of adoption
How much will it cost to apply for the DTV?
It costs 10,000 baht or approximately PHP16,407 to apply for a Destination Thailand Visa.
