Thailand visa questions answered
Direct answers from the Asia Visa Guide editors, each with its official source and the date we last checked it. For the full requirements see the Thailand visa guide.
- How much does the Thailand DTV cost?
- The government fee for the Thailand DTV is $340. Note: Ho Chi Minh City post fee.
- How much does the Thailand LTR visa cost?
- The government fee for the Thailand LTR visa is ฿50,000. Note: Per person, as stated by the BOI LTR portal for collection in Thailand; the portal says the fee may be higher at Royal Thai Embassies/Consulates abroad or via e-visa.
- What are the money requirements for the Thailand DTV?
- The Thailand DTV asks for savings of ฿500,000.
- What are the money requirements for the Thai retirement visa (Non-O-A)?
- Applicants must be aged 50 or over and show either a monthly income of at least ฿65,000 or a current bank balance of ฿800,000, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs checklist and the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha.
- What are the money requirements for the Thailand LTR visa?
- The Thailand LTR visa asks for a deposit of $100,000.
- Does the Thai retirement visa (Non-O-A) require health insurance?
- Yes. The Thai retirement visa (Non-O-A) requires health insurance, with minimum cover of ฿3,000,000, and the policy has to meet specific conditions.
- Does the Thailand DTV require health insurance?
- No. The Thailand DTV does not require health insurance, but that does not mean you will not need it.
- Does the Thailand LTR visa require health insurance?
- Yes. The Thailand LTR visa requires health insurance, with minimum cover of $50,000, and the policy has to meet specific conditions.
- How long can you stay on the Thailand DTV?
- You can stay 180 days per entry, on a visa valid for 5 years.
- How long can you stay on the Thai retirement visa (Non-O-A)?
- You can stay 1 year per entry, on a visa valid for 1 year, renewable in-country.
- Which Asian countries have a digital nomad visa?
- Of the 10 countries we cover, 5 have a remote-work route we document: Thailand (Thailand DTV), Malaysia (Malaysia DE Rantau digital nomad visa), Indonesia (Bali digital nomad visa (E33G)), Japan (Japan digital nomad visa), South Korea (Korea workation (F-1-D) visa).
- Which Asian retirement visas require health insurance?
- Of the retirement routes we document, Thai retirement visa (Non-O-A), Malaysia MM2H, Sarawak MM2H require health insurance; Philippines SRRV does not.
- Does the Thailand DTV still need a utility bill showing where I am staying?
- No. From 31 August 2026 the Thai Department of Consular Affairs replaced the current-location document with proof of permanent residence, and added a criminal record certificate.
- Can you apply for the Thailand DTV from inside Thailand?
- Our record says the DTV is applied for outside Thailand, at the Thai embassy or consulate covering your place of residence.