What Are the Details and Requirements for Thailand's DTV Visa – Medical and Remote Work Categories

The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) is a 5-year multiple-entry visa that lets remote workers and people seeking medical treatment stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit, with the option to renew.

The Specifics

• You must apply in your home country or a country where you hold long-term residency and stay physically present there until approval.
• Processing normally takes 10-15 business days.
• The visa is valid for five years and is classified as a special tourist visa allowing remote work for a foreign employer (no Thai work permit permitted).
• You need at least ฿500,000 in a personal savings or checking account (investment, crypto, stocks or business accounts do not count). The balance must have stayed at or above this level for the last 3 consecutive months; any drop resets the clock.
• For one dependent the main applicant must show a higher balance, typically ฿1,000,000.
• General documents include: passport bio page, last 3 months’ bank statements, criminal background check, national ID, employment verification letter (position, salary, start date), company website, resume, and the completed DTV e-visa form.
• Visa fee is approximately ฿10,000 at the embassy. Our agency service fee is ฿13,500 with a 100% refund of the agency fee if rejected after submission (embassy fee is non-refundable).
• A new passport does not affect an already approved DTV.

Remote Work (Workcation) Category

For employees of foreign companies or freelancers with overseas clients who can work from anywhere. You must supply an employment verification letter, company website, resume and criminal background check. Full details are covered on our remote worker DTV page.

Medical Treatment Category

Available to those with a history of medical treatment in Thailand. You need hospital-issued documents such as a doctor’s note or medical records obtained directly from the facility. The same ฿500,000 financial rule applies. See exact supporting letter requirements on our medical DTV page.

Expert Tips from Thai Kru Visa Agency

Prepare your bank statements early so the 3-month balance history is clean on the submission date. Criminal records and employment letters should be recent. Requirements can vary slightly by embassy, so we check your specific consulate before filing. An optional ฿3,000 consultation covers any extra questions beyond document review. Business owners and soft-power participants (cooking classes, Muay Thai, etc.) follow similar financial rules but need activity-specific proof.

Ready to apply? Our team handles the full DTV process from document checking to submission. Visit our Thailand DTV Visa Service page to get started with a clear, rejection-resistant application.