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Destination Thailand Visa

The modern 5-year visa for digital nomads and long-stay enthusiasts.

Duration
5 Years · Multiple Entry
Best for
Digital nomads, freelancers, remote workers, and Soft Power participants (Muay Thai, culinary, wellness).
Work permit
Not allowed
Timeline
3–6 weeks

Highlights

What you get

  • 5-year multiple-entry visa, no Thai employer required
  • Stay up to 180 days per entry, extendable for another 180
  • Covers Workcation and Soft Power (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, wellness)

Consulting scope

How we help

  • Track selection (Workcation vs Soft Power)
  • Activity letter coordination with partner schools and clinics
  • Application filing and 180-day extension advisory

Documents

Document checklist

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Standard Documents (every visa)

· 8 items
  • Original passport — valid 6+ months with at least 2 blank visa pages
  • Clear colour copy of every passport page that contains a stamp or visa
  • 2 recent passport-size photos (4×6 cm, white background, taken within 6 months)
  • Completed visa application form (TM.7 / TM.86 / TM.95 depending on visa)
  • Visa application fee, paid in cash at the Royal Thai Embassy or BOI counter
  • Proof of accommodation in Thailand (hotel booking, lease, or invitation letter)
  • Round-trip flight reservation (for applications filed outside Thailand)
  • Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — issued online before every entry

Financial Proof

· 2 items
  • Bank balance of at least THB 500,000, held for the last 3 months
  • Bank statement covering the last 6 months, certified by the bank

Professional Proof — Workcation

· 4 items
  • Foreign employment contract, or
  • Certificate of remote-work status from your employer, or
  • Freelance portfolio with active client invoices for the last 6 months
  • Updated CV / résumé in English

Activity Proof — Soft Power

· 3 items
  • Acceptance letter from a registered Muay Thai gym, cooking school, or seminar
  • Or a confirmed appointment from a recognised Thai hospital
  • Programme schedule covering the intended stay duration

Proof of Residence Abroad

· 2 items
  • Proof of current address outside Thailand (utility bill or lease)
  • Motivation letter explaining your plans in Thailand (1 page)

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