Great news for digital nomads! Thailand has introduced the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), designed for remote workers and digital nomads. This visa is part of Thailand’s efforts to boost tourism and attract more visitors. Key Points about the DTV Visa: More details and updates can be found on this Destination Thailand Visa website, which is actively monitoring the situation. Disclaimer: This information is based on current published details and may change. Check the website for the latest updates. It is important to note that the DTV visa does NOT allow “any” digital nomad to stay in Thailand for five years. It can be used within a five-year period for 180 days, and extended once for another 180 days, with a 10,000 baht filing fee each time. After being used twice, the DTV visa would expire.
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Thailand, the land of endless beauty and cultural richness, also comes with its own set of bureaucratic intricacies—especially when it comes to visas. Whether you’re a globetrotter, an expat, or a long-term resident, navigating through the visa maze is a challenge. That’s where Thai Visa Centre comes into play, offering more than just visa services; they offer peace of mind. Your Trusty Guide in a Virtual Sea of Reviews and Experience In the digital universe where reviews serve as lighthouses, guiding us through the sea of choices, Thai Visa Centre shines like a supernova. Imagine having a score of over 4.9 in more than 1,200+ Google reviews, and over 1,500+ Facebook reviews. These aren’t mere numbers; they’re a loud vote of confidence from a legion of satisfied clients. What gives Thai Visa Centre its standout status in the complex world of visas? It’s the blend of expertise and foresight they…
Recently, there has been a general trend toward simplifying the travel process in Thailand. The Royal Thai Embassy as well as its Consulates-General in 23 other countries have started providing electronic visa services to the local communities in those nations. The Thai government has made it possible to obtain an electronic visa and process it at around 38 different places throughout the world in order to make traveling to Thailand easier. E-visas are able to be utilized in the application process for a wide variety of visa classifications. The great majority of visas are granted to tourists, business travelers, and investors. These categories account for the vast majority of visas granted. Applicants seeking non-immigrant visas have a few more alternatives available to them. They may submit an application for an ED visa to study in the country, an O visa to go to the country to see family and friends,…
When former member of parliament Chuwit Kamolvisit said that three former immigration police officers helped Chinese triad members set up foundations in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau did something about it. The commissioner said that Chinese criminal cases were handled by Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who was the deputy national police commander. The Immigration Bureau and 26 branches of the Immigration Police looked into how Chinese citizens got visas. Yesterday, Koh Samui Immigration Police arrested a Polish man Interpol was looking for because he was violent and had guns he wasn’t supposed to have. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement department will change its rules to make it harder for foreign criminals to get their visas extended through “studies or foundations.” The head of the Immigration Bureau said that a working group would change the rules about visa extensions for foreigners who work for charities, go to school, or get medical care.…
Immigration authorities all around the country have been stepping up their enforcement efforts against foreign nationals who overstay the validity of their stamps or visas. A program that runs for ten days beginning on December 1 and ending on December 10 is conducting an aggressive search for visitors who have overstayed the date indicated on their passports and are still present in the country. And some of the provinces are employing some quite unsettling Big Brother-style surveillance equipment to accomplish this. The immigration office in the province of Surat Thani, which is home to the popular tourist destinations of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao, has implemented some cutting-edge technological solutions. Officers now use smart patrol cars that are equipped with advanced facial recognition technology to expeditiously verify visitors from other countries. In order to crack down on international visitors who have overstayed their visas, immigration authorities are now…
Visa exemption upon arrival is offered to nationals of 64 countries with which Thailand has bilateral agreements. These citizens do not need to submit a visa application in advance since they are exempt upon arrival. Beginning on October 1, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2023, visitors who meet the requirements for Visa Exemption on Arrival will be permitted to extend their stay in Thailand for up to 45 days. These passengers do not need to apply in advance if they hold a valid passport from one of 19 other countries; visas can be issued upon arrival. Beginning on October 1, 2022, and concluding on March 31, 2023, visitors to Thailand who are eligible for a Visa on Arrival will be able to extend their stay for up to 30 days. If you reside outside of Thailand, you can apply for a tourist visa for stays of up to 60…
Thailand announced a Long-Term Resident program in September for “Work-from-Thailand Professionals,” nomads. Visa applications from inside the nation cost $1,300. Virtual nomads are not included in Thailand’s ludicrous new visa regulations. Whoever wrote the rules, likely entrusted with creating a “digital nomad” visa, didn’t grasp the job. Remote workers must have earned $80,000 annually for two years before applying. If this revenue isn’t from traditional work, it will be hard to substantiate. Applicants must work for a publicly traded corporation or a private company with $150 million in revenue in the three years before the visa application. Mofo! You’ll also need five years in “related domains of present employment,” whatever that means. Applicants must have a master’s degree, intellectual property, or Series A funding if they don’t meet these requirements. In Thailand, a digital nomad is a man who quit his high-paying work at a Fortune 500 business after two…
The government anticipates that the enhanced LTR visa will attract one million individuals annually, thereby bolstering the economic recovery following Covid-19. The government anticipates a windfall of 1 trillion baht. 50,000 baht is not much money. As with all lovely things, there is a catch. Foreigners are required by the Thai government to jump through hoops and mount tall obstacles. Each group must satisfy the requirements. Foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand must possess $1 million in assets and earn $80,000 annually. They must also invest $500,000 in Thai real estate or other assets. Foreign retirees and specialists are need to earn $80,000 annually. These international specialists must have five years of industry experience. Foreigners who wish to work in Thailand must earn a minimum of $80,000 per year and have worked for at least five years in firms with $150 million in revenue over the previous three years.…
Foreigners can obtain permanent residency in the Philippines by investing $75,000 in companies or stocks. The visa yields more returns for a smaller investment than Thailand’s 10-year LTR visa, which has not received as much attention as anticipated since its launch one month ago. In contrast to Thailand, foreign investors in the Philippines are promptly granted residency. SIRV holders, their wives, and their children can permanently enter and exit the Philippines. Applicants for a 10-year visa in Thailand must have assets of 36.5 million baht (US$1 million), an annual income of 3 million baht (US$80,000), and a Thai investment of 18.3 million baht (US$500,000). To qualify for Thailand’s LTR visa, pensioners must be 50 years old, have an annual income of 1 million baht, and invest 9.1 million baht (US$250,000). Remote workers applying for the Thai LTR visa must be employed by an overseas company with annual revenue of 3…
Smart Visa holders can stay four years without a work visa. Thailand has established innovation-based growth projects. Next-generation autos, affluent, medical, and wellness tourism, agricultural and biotechnology, aviation and logistics, biofuels and biochemicals, digital, medical hub, smart electronics, food for the future, automation, robots, and alternative dispute resolution are targeted. Top digital companies may invest more, said Danucha. Thailand is seeking to recruit wealthy foreigners and professionals. The new industries include national defense, those that support the circular economy, aviation and aerospace, technological innovation and startup ecosystem management, focused technology development, and international business hubs. Non-Thais can stay 10 years with the new LTR visa. Foreigners can receive a Smart Visa to work in Thailand’s 13 S-curve industries. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is rising, said Danucha Pichayanon, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council. 2023 elections and a global recession are Mr. Danucha’s top concerns. BYD’s massive investment…