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Beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, and an incredible food scene.
Thailand has been attracting both travelers and digital nomads for decades.
Now, there’s good news for digital nomads hoping to set up a long-term base in Thailand: The country is introducing its long-awaited digital nomad visa.
The Thai Government has unveiled the 5 requirements digital nomads need to meet to be eligible.
Here’s everything you need to know:
What Is The New Destination Thailand Visa?
Thailand has introduced a new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) which has been titled a workcation visa.
This visa is designed for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers.
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is valid for 5 years and allows multiple entries to and from Thailand during this validity period, which makes it perfect for digital nomads looking for a home base whilst traveling and exploring wider Asia.
The cost of the DTV has been set at 10,000 THB ($275).
It’s worth noting that this visa type allows a stay of up to 180 days in Thailand. However, the stay can be extended for an additional 10,000 THB ($275).
The 5 Requirements Of The Destination Thailand Visa
You’ll need to meet these 5 requirements if you want to apply for the Destination Thailand Visa:
- A full empty biodata page in your passport or travel document (this is a practical requirement so there’s somewhere to put your visa! Worth noting because if you travel as much as we do, empty passport pages are hard to find)
- A current photograph that has been taken in the past 6 months.
- Documentation indicating your current location. This could be a rental agreement, hotel invoice, or contract of employment, for example.
- Financial evidence that you can support yourself during your time in Thailand. You’ll need access to an amount no less than 500,000 THB ($13,790) and you can demonstrate this with either a bank statement or sponsorship letter.
- Hold a contract of employment or an employment certificate from your home country (or any country outside of Thailand) or a professional portfolio that will showcase your status as a digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent, or freelancer.
It’s worth noting that the Destination Thailand Visa is only available to digital nomads and remote workers who are over 20 years old.
However, if you’re travelling with a spouse or with children, there is a separate new visa specifically for the spouse and children of a DTV visa holder.
This is a huge attraction of this visa for some digital nomads, because it is so family-friendly. You can find more information about that here.
Why Thailand?
Thailand has long been a popular hot spot for digital nomads, and for the same reason that so many destinations attract them: the price is right!
Thailand is an affordable spot for travelers on a budget, and the fact that the financial requirements of their digital nomad visa are so low when compared to other nations is a key indicator of this.
And digital nomads are welcomed warmly here – Thailand isn’t called the Land of Smiles for nothing!
Thailand has a booming digital nomad community, making it easy to network and meet like-minded people as you travel.
From a practical point of view, the internet is reliable almost countrywide, and the internet speed is good, too.
Away from the practicalities, the best word I would use to describe Thailand is beautiful. And that beauty comes in many different forms.
From world-class beaches to ancient temples and the verdant green countryside, no matter how you define beauty, you’ll find it here.
And there’s a spot in Thailand for every type of digital nomad too. Bustling Bangkok is a great choice if you want the amenities of a huge city and a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Chiang Mai is well known for its affordable digital nomad accommodations.
And if you want to live by the beach, Ko Lanta is currently the most affordable island for digital nomads.
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