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Thailand Visa: 2026 Tourist, eVisa & DTV Guide

Thailand expanded visa-free entry to 60 days for 93 nationalities in 2024 and launched the 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for remote workers and freelancers. This hub covers all paths in, fees, and the new DTV requirements.

Visa-free stay
60 days
eVOA fee
THB 2,000
DTV validity
5 years
DTV stay
180 days / visit

60-day visa-free entry

Since July 2024, 93 nationalities (including India, China, Russia, most of Europe, and the Americas) can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days, extendable by 30 days at any immigration office.

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

5-year multi-entry visa for remote workers, freelancers, Muay Thai students, and Thai cooking students. THB 10,000 fee, 180 days per entry, must show THB 500,000 (~USD 14,000) in funds.

Document checklist

Tick off as you collect each item. Want a printable version? Download the PDF.

Visa-free entry

  • Passport (6+ months)
  • Confirmed onward ticket (within 60 days)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • TM6 arrival card (if reintroduced)

DTV application

  • Bank statement showing THB 500,000+
  • Employment / freelance contract
  • Portfolio or letter from employer
  • Health insurance (recommended, not always required)

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Thailand visa for 30 days?+

If you're from one of the 93 visa-exempt countries, no — you get 60 days free. Otherwise apply an e-Visa on Arrival (eVOA) for THB 2,000.

Is the DTV the Thailand digital nomad visa?+

Yes — it's the official long-term option for remote workers. 5-year multiple entry, 180-day stays.