Working remotely in Thailand. Where to begin.
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Where the visa stands
The DTV includes digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers. A five-year visa does not mean five years per stay.
Start with your work plans
Thailand has a Destination Thailand Visa, or DTV, with a Workcation category for remote workers and freelancers. The financial test is money held in an account, not a required monthly salary. Five-year visa validity does not mean five years of uninterrupted residence.
Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Take the first application step
Read the DTV checklist for the Thai mission serving your residence.
The Washington checklist was updated September 10, 2026 and includes criminal record evidence. Use your own consular area’s checklist.
Keep two money questions separate
The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.
This briefing reorganizes the existing visa summary. It does not represent a new source review. The visa section of the guide keeps the original review dates and qualifications.
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