Hi Paul, I have applied and received my DTV visa through the London Thai Embassy. I called them to check. On your first visit u must leave before 180 days. She said better to fly out than to do a visa run. After you leave and then return to Thailand, you get a further 180 day stamp but this is FREE. As long as you keep leaving before the 180 day expires you can return repeatedly until the 5 years is over. The London embassy charged me £300 for the visa which equates to 14000 baht, they obviously take a share. But you don't need to pay 10000 baht except to get the visa, not on each return into the Kingdom. Hope this clarifies things
@michaelhartman757 if u take a 12 month lease u still have to leave the country before 180 days pass. If u leave just one day, you will get a new 180 day stamp on your return.
Hey mate, I also applied to the London Thai Embassy (online) on the 21st of this month. How long did it take you to recieve yours? Because I have my flight booked on August 30th and I am afraid it might be cutting it close. So far they requested extra documents which I submitted and are verifying them.
@uncene4225 I applied July 17, they asked for further docs 6 days later. I sent the extra stuff immediately and it only took 2 days more for approval. You will be fine
Wow that’s awesome! So people definitely are getting approved for this. What documents did you submit for work? Employer contract, professional portfolio?
It’s a 5year visa. You can extend for another 180 days per time for $1900B at Thailand Immigration, not $10,000B. You can extend as often as you want during the 5years with the required documents. Alternatively, fly out before the 180 days is due and come back with a new 180 days stamp ( Gets reset).
The Digital Nomad Visa for Thailand is a game changer for remote workers! 🌏 It’s finally here, offering a fantastic way to live and work in paradise while enjoying all Thailand has to offer. 😊
For those uploading Passport photos, I don’t know if it’s necessary but I’ve heard that applicants should get their passport professionally scanned. Or at least that it needs to be a really well taken photo without any warping, fingers in the frame, etc.
Me too, I'm scared of that :D Please, guys, even if you have a lot of money, dont waste them so much in Thailand, because prices are definitely going up already :( Hope will not go up even faster after this new DTV.
@@Mustang85635 Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
Get into this visa everyone before they close it. IDGAF 5 years visa is like the best ever. Thailand here I come taking my 6000USD a month and living the good life working remotely
@@chinobonito30 I rented an apartment in phrom phong already. Can’t believe the price for one year in a brand new apartment. It’s a nice area. See you there
@@Mustang85635 Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
Hi, You need to apply DTV on line out of Thailand .After apply on line and get approved you need to go to Thai embassy (New York, D.C, Chicago and Los Angeles )to get a stamp and/or paper work ( Apply on line from US cost $400 USD, Each country the fee cost difference ). After 6 months in Thailand you can extended another 6 months by going to the Immigration office in Bangkok for the fee of 2,000 Bath ($55 USD). Total of 365 days stay .After that you need to leave Thailand. Then you can go back again without apply again. You can doing this for up to 5 years. after 5 years you need to apply again and pay another $400 USD. Reply
Hey! Typically, you’ll need to keep the 500,000THB in the bank for at least 2 months before applying for the visa. 😊 It’s best to confirm with the specific embassy for any updated details! ✈
I have applied for it in London and awaiting my response. It cost £300. They requested extra documentation, a letter from my company as proof that I still worked there, even though I already supplied them with my contract and bank account statements showing my pay. I went back to them with my payslips and said I did not want to ask my company for this letter as we don't have HR and would take several weeks. Hope they find the evidence I provided adequate.
@_@ Oh dear lord. I'm a freelancer right now and my spouse and I are trying to get ready for moving us there through DTV. Would love to hear more updates about everyone's experience.
@@RealSerie26 If you are a freelancer you need to provide proof. I imagine this would be in the form of money into your account from clients, as well as a professional portfolio (as Paul talked about).
you gotta pay taxes with new law if you stay 180+ days a year, doesn't matter if you do visa run. Your country can have double tax agreement but it usually just excludes what you paid in your country, taxes here are up to 35% lol
Yes, if you stay in Thailand for more than 183 days in a year, you may be subject to taxes on your worldwide income. It’s important to check the specific tax regulations or consult a professional to understand your obligations! 😊💼
i am in cambodia on a retirement visa 1 year. i am going to pattaya in september. i was going to apply for a retirement visa there but so far only have half the required savings. the DTV would be better for me. specifically, what other sports activities are available besides muay Thai? how about scuba diving and snorkeling? i am almost 70 and don’t want to get hurt or have to do muay thai for a whole 5 years. 6 months of muay thai sounds better then transiition into softer sports like snorkeling and scuba diving. thanks in advance
whats the cheapest thing I can buy a ticket for and not go to for a course to qualify for the soft power thing? im a full time cyclist but nothing qualifies for that
Hello there would if you are a retired in the united states and want to move to Japan I’m 61 what kind of visa can I get if I can get one I’m not going to come and work what do I have to do
What if Im gonna apply for Soft power DTV , then i paid for Mauy Thai School big amount of money, then I applied in the website and for any reason they refused to give me a visa ? What about my payment? 😮 its really frustrating ! Do you know any Agents guys can do the all thing for me ? With guarantee to return the school money?
@@Abadii87 No agent can guarantee that. As long as you have a letter showing you paid for the course, the duration of the course you will be ok. It is the easiest option to get.
@@uksoul2001 Thanks for reply, I know its the easiest way.. but its something I have to consider/ I will try soon to pay for 1 year coarse Then apply for DTV
They have an advertising poster template in the office. They insert your application photo and if they think they can attract a lot of visitors to the arena , then you get the visa.
from what I understand, 180 days restart everytime you enter Thailand. You can keep doing it repeatedly for up to 5 years. Just make sure you leave every 180 days. So, hypothetically you can do 180 days, leave 1 day, come back, get another 180 days, all within the same year, yes. So you have 360 days in one year right there, you can rinse and repeat for 5 years. I believe this to be correct.
@@Steger13if it’s a lot then you need to ask yourself whether you should be staying in a foreign country without these savings. Medical issue etc. my advice is save money on your home country first.
This is not the best Thai visa I mean honestly everyone only pay attention to the highlights and not the fine print. I literally read everything about the destination Thai visa that's the real name of it. It's not called digital o mad visa it is called Destination Thai visa. And yes, it is for people to work remotely online but you have to already be working remotely for a company not coming to Thailand looking for remote work. The other thing all of you need to know is you have to provide proof of financial means to show you are able to take care of yourself in Thailand for 6 months. The financial requirement is $13,000 usd. So with this visa you are allowed to stay up 180 days a year for a period of 5 years and guess what that means, it means with the Destination Thai visa you will automatically be paying taxes to the Thai government. There not slick enough because I see this coming 100 miles away. I mean honestly, it's best to just stay in Thailand on a tourist visa for 60 days and then leave for 59 days and come back and stay for another 90 days. The other problem that I have is most of these youtubers and influencers I already know they are all overstaying on their visas and when the Thai government finally do a crack don o that it is going to be hell. That's the reason why Thailand has over tourism because all the foreigners in Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Krabi, Koh Phi Phi is because all of these foreigners are overstaying on their visas that is why. IM glad I picked an area in Thailand that has no influencers, no youtubers and hardly any foreigners the area I will be in Thailand is far from off of everyone radar.
I think you’re generalizing all youtubers into a small box. You personally haven’t met me, so you can’t really too be confident. If we met over a beer and you never knew I made content, you’d probably have a different opinion on me or about content creators. And this visa is generally one of the best ones, for those who have $14k usd in bank, and don’t want to deal with border runs and intimidating immigration officers
I totally agree with you. Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
@@iPaulLee Don't take his comment personally and react so defensively. TH-camrs like you are promoting and thereby recruiting people to follow your lifestyle. Nobody will care if you just go there quietly and live there without advertising it to thousands of people and encouraging them to move there and live 'the good life'.
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Hi Paul, I have applied and received my DTV visa through the London Thai Embassy. I called them to check. On your first visit u must leave before 180 days. She said better to fly out than to do a visa run. After you leave and then return to Thailand, you get a further 180 day stamp but this is FREE. As long as you keep leaving before the 180 day expires you can return repeatedly until the 5 years is over. The London embassy charged me £300 for the visa which equates to 14000 baht, they obviously take a share. But you don't need to pay 10000 baht except to get the visa, not on each return into the Kingdom. Hope this clarifies things
So can you rent a condo for a yearly lease and leave to say Vietnam for a weeks vacation and come back to the condo?
@michaelhartman757 if u take a 12 month lease u still have to leave the country before 180 days pass. If u leave just one day, you will get a new 180 day stamp on your return.
Hey mate, I also applied to the London Thai Embassy (online) on the 21st of this month. How long did it take you to recieve yours? Because I have my flight booked on August 30th and I am afraid it might be cutting it close. So far they requested extra documents which I submitted and are verifying them.
@uncene4225 I applied July 17, they asked for further docs 6 days later. I sent the extra stuff immediately and it only took 2 days more for approval. You will be fine
Wow that’s awesome! So people definitely are getting approved for this. What documents did you submit for work? Employer contract, professional portfolio?
It’s a 5year visa. You can extend for another 180 days per time for $1900B at Thailand Immigration, not $10,000B. You can extend as often as you want during the 5years with the required documents. Alternatively, fly out before the 180 days is due and come back with a new 180 days stamp ( Gets reset).
Hey Paul I’m in the Insiders group and I really like this setup you have with the light and camera angle. Professional and beautiful!
The Digital Nomad Visa for Thailand is a game changer for remote workers! 🌏 It’s finally here, offering a fantastic way to live and work in paradise while enjoying all Thailand has to offer. 😊
Thanks for running through the process. That’s screenshot you found in the forum is the first time I’ve seen the visa.
Greetings Paul Lee! Amazing video and informative. Do you prefer the DTV Visa over the LTR Visa? Thanks for sharing.
LTR requires a much larger investment , , get the DTV
For those uploading Passport photos, I don’t know if it’s necessary but I’ve heard that applicants should get their passport professionally scanned. Or at least that it needs to be a really well taken photo without any warping, fingers in the frame, etc.
@jorge666 I took my pic against a white wall using my phone. It was accepted and I now have a DTV visa
This visa is good for digital Nomads 😊 thanks for sharing
Continue visiting, and hopefully this will not have a negative impact on the local economy's inflation.
Me too, I'm scared of that :D Please, guys, even if you have a lot of money, dont waste them so much in Thailand, because prices are definitely going up already :( Hope will not go up even faster after this new DTV.
This is better than any visa ever Thailand has released it’s too easy and good. Wow
@@Mustang85635 Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
Get into this visa everyone before they close it. IDGAF 5 years visa is like the best ever. Thailand here I come taking my 6000USD a month and living the good life working remotely
Taxes? How much would your 6000 usd after the taxes and maybe social security?
@@chinobonito30 it’s after tax already. I pay about 20-25 percent taxes in general.
@@chinobonito30 I rented an apartment in phrom phong already. Can’t believe the price for one year in a brand new apartment. It’s a nice area. See you there
@@Mustang85635 Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
@@purplecherub I got cleaners, haven’t cooked in months and don’t ever walk anywhere. My life has completely changed here.
Thank you for helping us make real change for better it’s great to get insight
Ja I will take that visa Yes. Thank you Thailand and to you Bro...:)
Thanks very much!
Helpful video thanks dude
Do you know if you have to apply for a residence permit after getting it? Thanks
Great video
i agree with you ❤❤
Hi, You need to apply DTV on line out of Thailand .After apply on line and get approved you need to go to Thai embassy (New York, D.C, Chicago and Los Angeles )to get a stamp and/or paper work ( Apply on line from US cost $400 USD, Each country the fee cost difference ). After 6 months in Thailand you can extended another 6 months by going to the Immigration office in Bangkok for the fee of 2,000 Bath ($55 USD). Total of 365 days stay .After that you need to leave Thailand. Then you can go back again without apply again. You can doing this for up to 5 years.
after 5 years you need to apply again and pay another $400 USD.
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Continuously leaving is a pain the ass. You have to track those days it sounds like a headache. When I move there I wanna stay
so if i apply online, then get approved, i have to go to a physical embassy?
Hello, how long do you have to keep the 500,000THB in bank before you can apply for the visa?
Hey! Typically, you’ll need to keep the 500,000THB in the bank for at least 2 months before applying for the visa. 😊 It’s best to confirm with the specific embassy for any updated details! ✈
I have applied for it in London and awaiting my response. It cost £300. They requested extra documentation, a letter from my company as proof that I still worked there, even though I already supplied them with my contract and bank account statements showing my pay. I went back to them with my payslips and said I did not want to ask my company for this letter as we don't have HR and would take several weeks. Hope they find the evidence I provided adequate.
Wow, 300 just to apply? Did you apply at the embassy or online?
I am assuming this doesn't apply to freelancers since they don't work for a company, but Thailand is known for making shit as complicated as possible.
@_@ Oh dear lord. I'm a freelancer right now and my spouse and I are trying to get ready for moving us there through DTV. Would love to hear more updates about everyone's experience.
@@iPaulLee I applied online. I thought it was 10,000 THB which is ~£217 so was surprised that it was more but still very good.
@@RealSerie26 If you are a freelancer you need to provide proof. I imagine this would be in the form of money into your account from clients, as well as a professional portfolio (as Paul talked about).
Applied Washington DC. Let’s go boys
If you engage the process online and are approved, do you have to show up at the consulate to get your passport stamp?
@@veneziablau they emailed it to me
Thank you for sharing. Does the $14k have to be in a “bank account” or can it be a “Brokerage” account.
Bank account
Thanks alot man
thanks, good information!!!
You reckon we can use an IRA statement in lieu of a bank statement to qualify?
No, it must be a bank statement. IRA can be used to show proof earnings/employment.
@@uksoul2001 ok, thanks for the info!
you gotta pay taxes with new law if you stay 180+ days a year, doesn't matter if you do visa run. Your country can have double tax agreement but it usually just excludes what you paid in your country, taxes here are up to 35% lol
this isn't implemented yet though, still speculation.
but if you stay for more than 183 days in Thailand, you become liable for taxes on your worldwide income right ?
Yes, if you stay in Thailand for more than 183 days in a year, you may be subject to taxes on your worldwide income. It’s important to check the specific tax regulations or consult a professional to understand your obligations! 😊💼
I will be going to a college in Bangkok (Bachelor Degree ) so can I pick Thai soft power related activities for DTV ?
i am in cambodia on a retirement visa 1 year. i am going to pattaya in september. i was going to apply for a retirement visa there but so far only have half the required savings. the DTV would be better for me. specifically, what other sports activities are available besides muay Thai? how about scuba diving and snorkeling? i am almost 70 and don’t want to get hurt or have to do muay thai for a whole 5 years. 6 months of muay thai sounds better then transiition into softer sports like snorkeling and scuba diving. thanks in advance
Not "AKA digital nomad visa" at all, it's a wide reaching visa, some people actually work for a living
The hardest part no one is talking about is haveing 14,000 usd in the bank account already…
I believe application for this visa must be done outside Thailand, presumably your country of residence.
@@markdamon6696 There are embassies in Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia you can apply in person. Do not have to live there.
How about taxes if you are a US citizen?
whats the cheapest thing I can buy a ticket for and not go to for a course to qualify for the soft power thing? im a full time cyclist but nothing qualifies for that
So I make money by renting out my properties. Does this count as employment? Freelancer ?
They should do Visa'a like that for expats who are retired.
They have retired visa already though
@@katecarter6728 Do you still need to deposit 800,000 baht into a Thai bank?
@@katecarter6728But a person has to be 50. Most military retirees are younger than that.
@@abiyah3176 oh I understand its the same problem I am having lol
hey, can we apply if we are currently in Thailand ? thank's for your help
no
I live in Istanbul but work for a IT company based in the US. I work remotely and I have a subcontractor agreement. Would that work?
Time zones are rough
What benefit does this visa have over a Non-IM-B visa?
Hello there would if you are a retired in the united states and want to move to Japan I’m 61 what kind of visa can I get if I can get one I’m not going to come and work what do I have to do
I have more than enough money in the bank, but don't qualify for none of the requirements.
Bro, you just saved me
How long do u have to leave for?
What if Im gonna apply for Soft power DTV , then i paid for Mauy Thai School big amount of money, then I applied in the website and for any reason they refused to give me a visa ? What about my payment? 😮 its really frustrating !
Do you know any Agents guys can do the all thing for me ? With guarantee to return the school money?
@@Abadii87 No agent can guarantee that. As long as you have a letter showing you paid for the course, the duration of the course you will be ok. It is the easiest option to get.
The course can be 1 week for a 5 year visa?
@@uksoul2001 Thanks for reply, I know its the easiest way.. but its something I have to consider/ I will try soon to pay for 1 year coarse Then apply for DTV
@@chinobonito30 I don’t think so , at least 1 year .. and that’s right question the immigration didn’t clarified
@@chinobonito30 It depends on the embassy you apply for. Some 4 weeks is ok, some ask for 3 months.
Can i forex trader applied for this visa?
If i apply for muay thai for DTV as a senior i do not expect i will be as good at it as a younger person. do i get judged in my fighting skills?
If you wear the Thai boxing shorts you are fit for purpose 😅
@@dutchylondon if i wear the headband will i be able to do spinning back kicks?
They have an advertising poster template in the office. They insert your application photo and if they think they can attract a lot of visitors to the arena , then you get the visa.
My goal!
Are you sure it’s not only 180 days within a year?
from what I understand, 180 days restart everytime you enter Thailand. You can keep doing it repeatedly for up to 5 years. Just make sure you leave every 180 days. So, hypothetically you can do 180 days, leave 1 day, come back, get another 180 days, all within the same year, yes. So you have 360 days in one year right there, you can rinse and repeat for 5 years. I believe this to be correct.
thats good
No enter and leave and resets 180 days it’s a actually that good
Damn 14,000 in bank account its not anybody that can get this visa😐
That’s nothing beggar😂
@@Mustang85635 for me its a lot unfortunately.
@@Steger13if it’s a lot then you need to ask yourself whether you should be staying in a foreign country without these savings. Medical issue etc. my advice is save money on your home country first.
@@dutchylondon14 k is much more than needed in thailand lol
This is not the best Thai visa I mean honestly everyone only pay attention to the highlights and not the fine print. I literally read everything about the destination Thai visa that's the real name of it. It's not called digital o mad visa it is called Destination Thai visa. And yes, it is for people to work remotely online but you have to already be working remotely for a company not coming to Thailand looking for remote work. The other thing all of you need to know is you have to provide proof of financial means to show you are able to take care of yourself in Thailand for 6 months. The financial requirement is $13,000 usd. So with this visa you are allowed to stay up 180 days a year for a period of 5 years and guess what that means, it means with the Destination Thai visa you will automatically be paying taxes to the Thai government. There not slick enough because I see this coming 100 miles away. I mean honestly, it's best to just stay in Thailand on a tourist visa for 60 days and then leave for 59 days and come back and stay for another 90 days. The other problem that I have is most of these youtubers and influencers I already know they are all overstaying on their visas and when the Thai government finally do a crack don o that it is going to be hell. That's the reason why Thailand has over tourism because all the foreigners in Phuket, Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Krabi, Koh Phi Phi is because all of these foreigners are overstaying on their visas that is why. IM glad I picked an area in Thailand that has no influencers, no youtubers and hardly any foreigners the area I will be in Thailand is far from off of everyone radar.
I think you’re generalizing all youtubers into a small box. You personally haven’t met me, so you can’t really too be confident. If we met over a beer and you never knew I made content, you’d probably have a different opinion on me or about content creators. And this visa is generally one of the best ones, for those who have $14k usd in bank, and don’t want to deal with border runs and intimidating immigration officers
what area did you choose please?
I totally agree with you. Instead of thinking about it as an easy ride, take an interest in the local community/culture and make sure you contribute to the economy. As much as I'm happy for the deserving, hardworking people loving there, I'm worried that DTV you can be any age, a pot smoking, crypto bro, drop-shipping, new age vlogger, sex tourist lay about, that contributes nothing and can now pretty much live in Thailand with almost zero requirements. People are just going there and snatching up huge apartments and villas for very cheap prices. This could cause housing shortages and price increase in future. I'm saying this because I live in London where this is exactly what has happened. I beg of you, please be responsible.
@@iPaulLee Don't take his comment personally and react so defensively. TH-camrs like you are promoting and thereby recruiting people to follow your lifestyle. Nobody will care if you just go there quietly and live there without advertising it to thousands of people and encouraging them to move there and live 'the good life'.