Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — Document Preparation
Support for assembling the evidence pack behind a DTV application for remote workers and soft-power activity applicants: proof of remote employment or freelance income, financial evidence, and any certification the reviewing post requires.
Who needs this
- Remote employees and freelancers working for clients outside Thailand
- Applicants joining courses or activities that fall within the soft-power categories
- Family members applying as dependants of a DTV holder
Documents to prepare
- Passport with sufficient remaining validityCheck the specific validity the reviewing post requires
- Proof of remote work or freelance activityEmployment contract, client contracts, company registration or a portfolio of engagements
- Financial evidenceBank statements in the format the post accepts, covering the required period
- Proof of activity for soft-power applicationsCourse enrolment, training booking or event confirmation
- Relationship documents for dependantsMarriage or birth certificates, translated and certified as required
Step-by-step process
- 1. Assess eligibility against the current criteriaConfirm the applicant fits the remote-work or activity category before spending on document preparation.Handled by: Applicant + our team · Typical time: Same day
- 2. Gather work and income evidenceContracts and statements are collected, and foreign documents are translated where needed.Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: 3–10 business days
- 3. Certify foreign documentsNotarisation and legalisation are arranged for documents the post wants certified.Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 3–10 business days
- 4. Prepare and review the packThe full submission is checked against the published checklist of the chosen post.Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 1–3 business days
- 5. Submit through the official channelFiling is made through the official e-Visa system or the relevant embassy.Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: Varies by post
Overall timing
Document preparation commonly takes 1–3 weeks; the review period depends on the post and can range from days to several weeks.
Advice from our team
- Make the connection between your income and work outside Thailand explicit in the documents
- Statements should be recent, complete and in the applicant's own name
- Keep a consolidated PDF of the pack for reference if the post asks follow-up questions
Things to watch out for
- DTV criteria and checklists have been revised since launch; always verify current requirements before filing
- The visa does not, by itself, authorise work for a Thai employer
- Approval is discretionary; no outcome can be promised
Frequently asked questions
Does the DTV allow me to work for a Thai company?
No. It is aimed at remote work for employers or clients outside Thailand and at listed activities. Employment in Thailand requires the appropriate permission.
Do dependants apply separately?
Dependants file their own applications with relationship evidence, usually alongside the principal applicant.
Which documents must be legalised?
That depends on the post; foreign-issued civil-registry and corporate documents are the usual candidates.
Let our team handle the whole process
Prefer not to run the paperwork yourself? Our team can handle the whole chain — document review, translation, notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, embassy steps and courier delivery of the originals. Tell us the destination country and the authority that will receive the file, and we will map out the exact steps and realistic timing for your case before any work starts.
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- Indicative price
- Contact us for a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
- Turnaround
- 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
- What you receive
- Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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