✅ Your Ultimate DTV Visa Application Checklist (Workation)

Introduction: Stop Guessing, Start Applying.

Applying for the 5-Year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) shouldn't be a maze. Due to the high financial threshold (500,000 THB) and strict requirements on proof of employment, many applications are initially rejected.

The following checklist is derived from the latest guidelines published by various Royal Thai Consulates worldwide (including London, Los Angeles, and Frankfurt). Use this to ensure your application meets the specific criteria for the Workation Category (Digital Nomads, Remote Workers, and Freelancers).

DTV Application Document Checklist

A. General & Identity Documents (Required by all Consulates)

• 1. Passport: Copy of the passport bio-data page. Must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of travel.

• 2. Passport Photo: A recent color photo (taken within the last 6 months) with a white background.

• 3. Visa Application Form: The completed application form from the Thai e-Visa portal (submitted electronically).

• 4. Proof of Location: A document showing your current legal residence (e.g., driver's license, recent utility bill, or residence permit/visa for non-citizens).

• 5. Flight Itinerary: A confirmed ticket showing your flight into and out of Thailand. (For multiple-entry visas like the DTV, some Consulates accept a single entry and exit itinerary).

• 6. Accommodation Proof: Copy of a confirmed hotel booking or rental contract showing your name and the address in Thailand.

B. Financial Requirements (The Most Critical Step)

• 7. Bank Statement (Primary Proof): An official copy of your recent savings or checking bank statement.

  • Minimum Balance: Must show an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB (or the equivalent in USD/EUR, approximately $16,000 / €12,500).

  • Duration Requirement: Many Consulates strictly require that this balance must have been maintained for the last 3 months or even 6 months.

• 8. Proof of Monthly Income: Proof of salary slip/monthly income for the last 6 months (often required in addition to the static bank balance).

• 9. Sponsor Letter (Optional): If applicable, a sponsorship letter covering living expenses, along with the sponsor's proof of funds.

C. Proof of Remote Work Status (Workation Category)

• 10. Employment Contract (Employees): A copy of your employment contract from a non-Thai company.

• 11. Remote Work Confirmation Letter (Employees): A letter from your non-Thai employer (on company letterhead) confirming your position, ongoing salary, and explicit permission to work remotely while traveling abroad.

• 12. Professional Portfolio (Freelancers/Foreign Talent): A professional portfolio, business registration documents, or evidence of recent freelance contracts/invoices (e.g., from platforms like Upwork or LinkedIn) clearly showcasing your remote professional status.

• 13. Company Registration (Business Owners): A copy of the foreign company's registration/business license (may require authentication).

D. Specific Application Notes

• Translations: All documents not in English or Thai must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

• Notarization: Documents issued outside of your country of application (e.g., non-local bank statements) or critical legal documents often require notarization or authentication before submission.

• Consulate Variation: Always check the specific requirements of the Thai Embassy/Consulate you are applying through, as minor documentation differences still exist (e.g., 3-month vs. 6-month bank statement history).