Thailand Digital Nomad Visa

Long-Term Resident (LTR) / Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Duration

LTR: 10 years / DTV: 5 years

Cost

LTR: 50,000 THB ($1,400) / DTV: 10,000 THB ($280)

Min. Income

LTR: $80,000/year or $40K+ income + investment. DTV: proof of remote work

Tax

LTR: 17% flat tax on Thai employment income. DTV: No Thai tax on foreign income not remitted

Requirements

LTR: High income/investment proof. DTV: proof of remote employment, health insurance, $500K+ company or freelance proof

About the Long-Term Resident (LTR) / Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Thailand offers both the premium LTR visa and the newer DTV visa for digital nomads. Bangkok and Chiang Mai remain the world's most popular nomad destinations.

How to Apply

Ensure you meet the minimum income requirement of LTR: $80,000/year or $40K+ income + investment. DTV: proof of remote work
Gather required documents: LTR: High income/investment proof. DTV: proof of remote employment, health insurance, $500K+ company or freelance proof
Submit your application and pay the LTR: 50,000 THB ($1,400) / DTV: 10,000 THB ($280) fee
Wait for processing and approval
Travel to Thailand and register upon arrival

Tax Implications

LTR: 17% flat tax on Thai employment income. DTV: No Thai tax on foreign income not remitted

Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

66/100

Chiang Mai

65/100

Chiang Rai

64/100

Hua Hin

67/100

Koh Phangan

64/100

Koh Samui

66/100

Krabi

63/100

Pai

64/100

Phuket

64/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Thailand digital nomad visa?

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) / Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) allows remote workers to live in Thailand for LTR: 10 years / DTV: 5 years. It costs LTR: 50,000 THB ($1,400) / DTV: 10,000 THB ($280) and requires a minimum income of LTR: $80,000/year or $40K+ income + investment. DTV: proof of remote work.

What are the requirements for the Thailand nomad visa?

LTR: High income/investment proof. DTV: proof of remote employment, health insurance, $500K+ company or freelance proof.

Do I need to pay taxes in Thailand on a digital nomad visa?

LTR: 17% flat tax on Thai employment income. DTV: No Thai tax on foreign income not remitted