Thailand digital nomad visa
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (Destination Thailand Visa) · Asia-Pacific
Thailand offers the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is No income floor; THB 500,000 bank balance (~USD 13,700), the visa is valid for 5-year visa; 180 days per entry, extendable once by 180 days; multiple-entry (5-year multiple-entry visa; each entry resets the 180-day stay (not a renew model)), and the government fee is THB 10,000 per person (varies by embassy). No special DTV regime. 180+ days in a calendar year = tax resident; foreign income taxed only when remitted in a resident year. Progressive 0-35%. Yes (legal spouse + children under 20 as dependents); each pays the visa fee; no separate per-dependent income. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Royal Thai e-Visa (thaievisa.go.th). Data as of June 2026.
Thailand nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | No income floor; THB 500,000 bank balance (~USD 13,700) |
| Visa duration | 5-year visa; 180 days per entry, extendable once by 180 days; multiple-entry |
| Renewable | 5-year multiple-entry visa; each entry resets the 180-day stay (not a renew model) |
| Government fee | THB 10,000 per person (varies by embassy) |
| Tax for nomads | No special DTV regime. 180+ days in a calendar year = tax resident; foreign income taxed only when remitted in a resident year. Progressive 0-35%. |
| Processing time | Varies by embassy; commonly ~2-4 weeks |
| Family / dependents | Yes (legal spouse + children under 20 as dependents); each pays the visa fee; no separate per-dependent income |
Source: Royal Thai e-Visa (thaievisa.go.th). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
No income floor; THB 500,000 bank balance (~USD 13,700). Financial proof is a THB 500,000 bank balance, typically seasoned ~3 months. No monthly income floor.
Requirements & eligibility
Qualify under Workcation (remote work for foreign employers/clients), Thai Soft Power activities, or as a dependent. Cannot work for Thai companies. THB 500,000 proof + supporting docs.
Tax for digital nomads in Thailand
No special DTV regime. 180+ days in a calendar year = tax resident; foreign income taxed only when remitted in a resident year. Progressive 0-35%.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Thailand depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Thailand's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (legal spouse + children under 20 as dependents); each pays the visa fee; no separate per-dependent income.
Processing time
Varies by embassy; commonly ~2-4 weeks.
Data quality for Thailand
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Thailand source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Thailand digital nomad visa?
No income floor; THB 500,000 bank balance (~USD 13,700). Financial proof is a THB 500,000 bank balance, typically seasoned ~3 months. No monthly income floor. Always confirm the current figure on the official source, as it can change.
How long is the Thailand digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 5-year visa; 180 days per entry, extendable once by 180 days; multiple-entry. 5-year multiple-entry visa; each entry resets the 180-day stay (not a renew model).
How much does the Thailand digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is THB 10,000 per person (varies by embassy). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Thailand?
No special DTV regime. 180+ days in a calendar year = tax resident; foreign income taxed only when remitted in a resident year. Progressive 0-35%. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Thailand's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Thailand nomad visa?
Yes (legal spouse + children under 20 as dependents); each pays the visa fee; no separate per-dependent income
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Last updated: 2026-06-20