{"id":1684,"date":"2026-03-15T18:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/dtv-application-guide-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T22:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T15:56:14","slug":"dtv-application-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/dtv-application-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DTV Application Guide 2026: Documents, Evidence &#038; Filing Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mise \u00e0 jour, 13 septembre 2026.<\/strong> Utilisez la liste de contr\u00f4le actuelle de l'ambassade ou du consulat de Tha\u00eflande responsable de votre demande. Les justificatifs de domicile, l'historique bancaire, les certificats de police et les frais payables diff\u00e8rent d'une mission \u00e0 l'autre. Voir le <a href=\"https:\/\/london.thaiembassy.org\/en\/page\/destination-thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liste de contr\u00f4le pour Londres<\/a> ET <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtondc.thaiembassy.org\/en\/page\/dtv-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liste de contr\u00f4le pour Washington<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is the DTV filing guide.<\/strong> Use it for document preparation, e-Visa steps and how to put the application together. For current eligibility rules, the 500,000 THB financial test, stay limits and 2026 rule changes, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/destination-thailand-visa-dtv-requirements\/\">main DTV requirements guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re sitting in a Bangkok coffee shop at 8 AM, working on your laptop while sipping Thai iced coffee. Your calendar shows meetings with clients in New York and London. Thailand feels like home, but your visa situation is uncertain. You\u2019ve been on tourist visas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/border-run\/\">sorties de territoire pour visa<\/a>, and ED visas. None of them were designed for someone like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then in July 2024, Thailand launched something different: the Digital Nomad Visa, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/dtv\/\">DTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique terrestre (DTV) a chang\u00e9 la donne pour les t\u00e9l\u00e9travailleurs, les ind\u00e9pendants et tous ceux qui souhaitent travailler \u00e0 distance.\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/moving-to-thailand-guide\/\">vivre en Tha\u00eflande \u00e0 long terme<\/a>. It\u2019s the visa the Thai government created specifically for digital nomads. It\u2019s legal, affordable, and comes with real protections under Thai law. In this article, you will learn the DTV Application steps and everything you need to know about the Destination Thailand Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thailand DTV visa application guide for digital nomads\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" height=\"571\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/thailand-dtv-visa-application-guide-digital-nomad-1024x571.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/thailand-dtv-visa-application-guide-digital-nomad-1024x571.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/thailand-dtv-visa-application-guide-digital-nomad-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/thailand-dtv-visa-application-guide-digital-nomad.webp 1101w\" style=\"width:800px\" width=\"1024\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At ThaiLawOnline, we\u2019ve worked in Thai law for 20 years. We\u2019ve helped thousands of foreign professionals understand visas, residency rules, and tax implications. We\u2019ve seen visa systems change, immigration rules tighten, and policies shift unexpectedly. We know what works and what doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers everything you need to know about the DTV visa in 2026. We\u2019ll explain the legal basis, walk through the application process, break down the costs, and address the tax rules that affect you. We\u2019ll also show you how the DTV compares to other visa options, because it\u2019s not always the best choice for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re thinking about applying now or considering your options, use our\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/thai-visa-finder\/\">Recherche de visa tha\u00eflandais<\/a>\u00a0pour comparer les alternatives, ou poursuivez votre lecture pour obtenir une analyse compl\u00e8te de la t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique terrestre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table des mati\u00e8res<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-destination-thailand-visa-dtv\">Qu\u2019est-ce que le visa de destination pour la Tha\u00eflande (DTV)\u00a0?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-can-apply-for-the-thailand-digital-nomad-visa\">Qui peut demander un visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dtv-visa-requirements-documents-youll-need\">DTV Visa Requirements: Documents You\u2019ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-apply-for-a-thailand-digital-nomad-visa-step-by-step\">Comment faire une demande de visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande (\u00e9tape par \u00e9tape)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dtv-visa-vs-thailand-elite-visa-vs-other-options\">DTV Visa vs Thailand Privilege vs Other Options<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#thailand-digital-nomad-visa-cost-breakdown\">D\u00e9tail des co\u00fbts du visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tax-implications-for-dtv-visa-holders\">Cons\u00e9quences fiscales pour les titulaires de visa DTV<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#work-permit-rules-and-legal-boundaries\">R\u00e8gles relatives aux permis de travail et limites l\u00e9gales<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2025-2026-regulatory-updates-you-should-know\">Mises \u00e0 jour r\u00e9glementaires 2025-2026 \u00e0 conna\u00eetre<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#bringing-your-family-on-a-dtv-visa\">Faire venir votre famille avec un visa DTV<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Foire aux questions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Points cl\u00e9s \u00e0 retenir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-destination-thailand-visa-dtv\">Qu\u2019est-ce que le visa de destination pour la Tha\u00eflande (DTV)\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le visa Destination Tha\u00eflande est une nouvelle cat\u00e9gorie de visa l\u00e9gal cr\u00e9\u00e9e par le gouvernement tha\u00eflandais. Il est destin\u00e9 aux nomades num\u00e9riques, aux t\u00e9l\u00e9travailleurs et aux personnes effectuant des voyages d&#039;affaires ou de d\u00e9veloppement du soft power. Approuv\u00e9 par d\u00e9cret du Conseil des ministres le 28 mai 2024, il est entr\u00e9 en vigueur le 15 juillet 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le fondement juridique se trouve dans la loi sur l&#039;immigration BE 2522 (1979). L&#039;article 35 conf\u00e8re au directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.go.th\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bureau de l&#039;immigration <\/a>Le DTV (Dispositif de T\u00e9l\u00e9d\u00e9tection de Visas) conf\u00e8re au gouvernement le pouvoir de fixer les dur\u00e9es de s\u00e9jour pour les diff\u00e9rentes cat\u00e9gories de visas. Ce dispositif a \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9 gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 l&#039;utilisation par le gouvernement de ce pouvoir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box31656_5a2fc0-95\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_alertTriangle kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"><\/path><line x1=\"12\" x2=\"12\" y1=\"9\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" x2=\"12\" y1=\"17\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Fondements juridiques essentiels<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Quatre notifications minist\u00e9rielles ont \u00e9t\u00e9 publi\u00e9es dans la Gazette royale le 15 juillet 2024, \u00e9tablissant le DTV comme une cat\u00e9gorie de visa officielle en vertu de la Loi sur l&#039;immigration.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what makes the DTV unique: it\u2019s a 5-year multiple entry visa. Each entry allows you to stay for 180 days. After 180 days, you can extend once for another 180 days. That is up to 360 days per entry, subject to extension approval if you use the extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV base fee is THB 10,000; pay the amount and currency published by the deciding mission. Local fees are fixed by the mission and should not be calculated simply from today\u2019s exchange rate: London publishes \u00a3300, Washington USD 400 and Vientiane 10,000 baht in cash. Helsinki publishes EUR 350 and Ho Chi Minh City USD 340. The residence evidence, statement period and police-certificate age also differ by post: see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/destination-thailand-visa-dtv-requirements\/#mission-checklists-compared\">mission-by-mission comparison<\/a> in our requirements guide before you order documents. Apply from outside Thailand, at the mission covering a country where you are a national or a permanent resident, with the residence evidence that mission accepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV permits multiple entries during its five-year validity. Each admission remains subject to immigration control. The land-border visa-exemption limit is a separate rule and is not a DTV entry cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One critical point: the DTV does not include a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/work-permit\/\">permis de travail<\/a>. We\u2019ll explain what that means and how it affects you in the work permit section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-apply-for-the-thailand-digital-nomad-visa\">Qui peut demander un visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DTV applications use three groups: workcation; Thai soft-power activities, including medical treatment; and the spouse and children under 20 of a DTV holder. Select the category shown on the responsible mission\u2019s checklist. Medical applicants provide hospital or medical-centre evidence within the activity group. See our <a href=\"\/fr\/destination-thailand-visa-dtv-requirements\/\">Guide des exigences DTV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"track-1-workcation-and-remote-work\">Voie 1 : T\u00e9l\u00e9travail et vacances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Voici le morceau pour\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/legal-guide-for-digital-nomads-in-thailand\/\">nomades num\u00e9riques<\/a>\u00a0and remote workers. You qualify if you\u2019re a freelancer, you work remotely for an overseas company, or you\u2019re a business owner with clients outside Thailand. The government calls this the \u201cWorkcation\u201d or remote work track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vous devez avoir au moins 20 ans et poss\u00e9der un passeport valide dont la validit\u00e9 est d&#039;au moins six mois. Vous devez justifier de 500\u00a0000 THB (environ 14\u00a0500 USD) d&#039;\u00e9conomies. Un compte bancaire \u00e9tranger convient parfaitement. Les fonds doivent \u00eatre \u00e0 votre nom et vos relev\u00e9s bancaires doivent attester d&#039;un solde r\u00e9gulier. Les candidats de moins de 20 ans peuvent, par exemple, \u00eatre pris en compte par leurs parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your background matters. You can\u2019t have a history of long visa overstays. The immigration system checks your records. If you\u2019ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/overstay\/\">d\u00e9pass\u00e9 la dur\u00e9e de son s\u00e9jour<\/a> visas in the past, your DTV application will likely be rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"track-2-soft-power-activities\">Piste 2 : Activit\u00e9s de soft power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The soft power track is for people coming to Thailand for activities that don\u2019t involve work. These include Muay Thai training, cooking classes, music festivals, sports training, seminars, or art classes. The government created this track to attract people who want to stay longer for these specific purposes. Medical treatment is included in the DTV2 activity group and requires evidence from the hospital or medical centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a genuine programme and obtain a confirmation letter identifying the provider, activity, duration and schedule. Course length alone does not guarantee approval. Confirm the deciding mission\u2019s current activity requirements before paying a provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vous remplissez les m\u00eames conditions d&#039;\u00e2ge (20 ans) et de validit\u00e9 du passeport (au moins six mois). Le montant des fonds requis est \u00e9galement de 500\u00a0000 THB, et une v\u00e9rification des ant\u00e9c\u00e9dents est \u00e9galement effectu\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-eligibility-rules\">R\u00e8gles d&#039;admissibilit\u00e9 importantes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Language schools no longer qualify for the DTV. The government closed this pathway in 2025. If you\u2019re planning to study Thai language, you\u2019ll need a different visa type, like the ED visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t work for Thai employers or Thai companies on a DTV. We\u2019ll cover the work rules in detail later, but this is a hard line. The DTV is only for remote work with overseas clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be 20 years old. There\u2019s no exception for younger applicants. If you\u2019re 19, you\u2019ll need to wait or choose a different visa option. Children under 20 <em>peut<\/em> piggyback on their parent\u2019s visa under the \u201cSpouse\/Children\u201d track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-visa-requirements-documents-youll-need\">DTV Visa Requirements: Documents You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The documents you need depend on which track you\u2019re applying under. Below is a complete breakdown for each track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type de document<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Parcours de travail \u00e0 domicile\/t\u00e9l\u00e9travail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Voie de puissance douce<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Copie de passeport valide<\/td><td>Obligatoire (validit\u00e9 de 6 mois et plus)<\/td><td>Obligatoire (validit\u00e9 de 6 mois et plus)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>relev\u00e9 bancaire<\/td><td>Requis (\u00e9conomies de 500\u00a0000 THB)<\/td><td>Requis (\u00e9conomies de 500\u00a0000 THB)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contrat de travail ou lettre d&#039;offre<\/td><td>Requis (de l&#039;employeur \u00e9tranger)<\/td><td>Non requis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preuve de propri\u00e9t\u00e9 de l&#039;entreprise<\/td><td>Obligatoire pour les travailleurs ind\u00e9pendants<\/td><td>Non requis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inscription aux activit\u00e9s<\/td><td>Non requis<\/td><td>Document requis (preuve d&#039;activit\u00e9)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lettre de soutien du prestataire d&#039;activit\u00e9s<\/td><td>Non requis<\/td><td>Obligatoire (provenant de la salle de sport, de l&#039;\u00e9cole, de la clinique, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assurance maladie<\/td><td>Ce n'est pas une exigence pour le document DTV : aucune liste de contr\u00f4le officielle d'ambassade (y compris les \u00c9tats-Unis, le Royaume-Uni et la Finlande) n'exige d'assurance maladie pour le DTV en ao\u00fbt 2026. Fortement recommand\u00e9 pour votre propre protection, et les agents consulaires peuvent toujours demander des documents suppl\u00e9mentaires au cas par cas.<\/td><td>Ce n'est pas une exigence pour le document DTV : aucune liste de contr\u00f4le officielle d'ambassade (y compris les \u00c9tats-Unis, le Royaume-Uni et la Finlande) n'exige d'assurance maladie pour le DTV en ao\u00fbt 2026. Fortement recommand\u00e9 pour votre propre protection, et les agents consulaires peuvent toujours demander des documents suppl\u00e9mentaires au cas par cas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>v\u00e9rification des ant\u00e9c\u00e9dents criminels<\/td><td>Required at every mission since 31 August 2026; the accepted issuer and maximum age are set by the mission<\/td><td>Required at every mission since 31 August 2026; the accepted issuer and maximum age are set by the mission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of nationality or permanent residence<\/td><td>Required since 31 August 2026. An address in the country is no longer enough: you must be a national or a permanent resident of the country where you apply, and the mission sets the accepted document<\/td><td>Required since 31 August 2026. An address in the country is no longer enough: you must be a national or a permanent resident of the country where you apply, and the mission sets the accepted document<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break down the most important documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bank-statements-and-financial-proof\">Relev\u00e9s bancaires et justificatifs financiers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The THB 500,000 requirement is the most common reason applications get rejected. You need to show the equivalent of THB 500,000 in a bank account in your name. This can be a foreign bank account. You don\u2019t need a Thai bank account to apply. In fact, opening a Thai bank account on a DTV is difficult (most banks still require a work permit).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Show financial evidence meeting the deciding mission\u2019s THB 500,000-equivalent requirement. Prepare a clear funds history and explain unusual deposits. The required statement period and acceptance of joint, sponsored or family accounts depend on the mission; a recent deposit is not a published universal ground for automatic refusal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dependents are not exempt from the money rule: official checklists ask each spouse or child\u2019s file for a bank statement with an ending balance of no less than <strong>500 000 THB<\/strong>. Some posts accept one family statement covering the combined amount with proof of relationship, and an extra 500,000 THB per dependent on top of that is not a published nationwide rule. For a family of three, plan on roughly 1,500,000 THB across your accounts, and use the checklist of the embassy that will decide the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work-documentation-for-workcation-track\">Documentation de travail pour le programme Workcation Track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re applying under the remote work track, you need proof that you actually work for an overseas company. This could be a work contract, an offer letter, or documentation of your freelance clients. The document needs to show the company or client is overseas, not in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re self-employed, you\u2019ll need proof of your business. This could be a business registration certificate, tax returns, or copies of invoices from overseas clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"activity-documentation-for-soft-power-track\">Documentation d&#039;activit\u00e9 pour le volet Soft Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re applying under the soft power track, you need to prove enrollment or registration in your activity. If you\u2019re training Muay Thai, get a letter from the gym confirming your enrollment. If you\u2019re taking cooking classes, get a document from the school. If you\u2019re getting medical treatment, get a letter from the clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"address-proof\">Justificatif de domicile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two different address questions come up, and applicants often confuse them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Where you are when you apply.<\/strong> Since 31 August 2026 this is not about where you are, it is about where you belong: the deciding mission must cover a country where you are a national or a permanent resident, and a short visit to a neighbouring country no longer establishes eligibility. The document that proves it is set by the mission, and the missions differ: Los Angeles lists a valid driving licence, a valid U.S. visa or a Permanent Resident Card, while Ho Chi Minh City accepts only a Vietnamese Temporary or Permanent Residence Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Your address in Thailand after arrival.<\/strong> This is not part of the visa application. You give a Thai address on the arrival card (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/tdac\/\">TDAC<\/a>), your landlord or hotel files the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/tm30\/\">TM30<\/a> notification within 24 hours of your arrival, and you will need a lease, utility bill or condo purchase agreement in your name later, when you apply for the 180-day extension or file a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/90-day-notification-of-address\/\">rapport de 90 jours<\/a>. Keep those documents from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply-for-a-thailand-digital-nomad-visa-step-by-step\">Comment faire une demande de visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande (\u00e9tape par \u00e9tape)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since January 2025, the DTV application process has been fully online through the Thai e-visa system. You can\u2019t submit a paper application at an embassy anymore. Everything happens on thaievisa.go.th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-you-can-apply-31-august-2026\">Where You Can Apply: The 31 August 2026 Rule Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 31 August 2026 a Thai mission accepts a DTV application only from <strong>a national or a permanent resident of the country where it is submitted<\/strong>, and the file must include <strong>a certificate of criminal record clearance<\/strong> issued by the authorities of your country of nationality or of the country where you apply. The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane published the change on its <a href=\"https:\/\/vientiane.thaiembassy.org\/en\/page\/applying-for-a-visa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">page de demande de visa<\/a> on 28 August 2026, and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in <a href=\"https:\/\/thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org\/en\/page\/visa-information\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles<\/a> publishes the same effective date. It is a mission notice, not a Royal Gazette instrument. <strong>Applications submitted and paid in full before 31 August 2026 are decided under the old rules<\/strong>, and payment rather than submission is the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What each mission accepts as residence evidence differs, and some of it falls short of permanent residence: Los Angeles lists a valid driving licence, a valid U.S. visa or a Permanent Resident Card; London requires proof of permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or the British Overseas Territories, such as indefinite leave to remain; Ho Chi Minh City accepts only a Vietnamese Temporary or Permanent Residence Card and refuses a temporary residence declaration in terms. The criminal record certificate has its own mission rules: London specifies one issued within six months, such as an ACRO certificate, Washington and Los Angeles an FBI certificate within three months, and Ho Chi Minh City Vietnamese Criminal Record Certificate No. 2. <strong>Read the checklist of the mission that will decide your file.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-check-your-eligibility\">\u00c9tape 1 : V\u00e9rifiez votre admissibilit\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start, confirm you meet all eligibility requirements. You\u2019re 20 years old or older. Your passport has 6+ months of validity. You have or can access THB 500,000. You have no history of long visa overstays. You\u2019ve identified which track you\u2019re applying under (Workcation or Soft Power).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-gather-all-required-documents\">\u00c9tape 2 : Rassemblez tous les documents requis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rassemblez tous les documents mentionn\u00e9s dans le tableau ci-dessus et relatifs \u00e0 votre dossier. Num\u00e9risez-les enti\u00e8rement. Le syst\u00e8me accepte les fichiers PDF, les images JPG et les images PNG. Les num\u00e9risations de mauvaise qualit\u00e9 sont rejet\u00e9es. Assurez-vous que les documents sont nets et lisibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-create-your-account-on-thaievisa-go-th\">\u00c9tape 3\u00a0: Cr\u00e9ez votre compte sur thaievisa.go.th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the official Thai e-visa website. Create an account using your email address. You\u2019ll receive a confirmation email. Click the link to activate your account. Save your login credentials somewhere safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-complete-the-online-application-form\">\u00c9tape 4 : Remplissez le formulaire de demande en ligne<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in and select \u201cDigital Nomad Visa (DTV)\u201d as your visa type. Choose your track (Workcation or Soft Power). Fill in all required information accurately. Your name needs to match your passport exactly. Your email and phone number should be current. You\u2019ll use these for status updates and payment confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-upload-your-documents\">\u00c9tape 5\u00a0: T\u00e9l\u00e9chargez vos documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upload each document according to the system\u2019s requirements. The system clearly labels what goes where. Don\u2019t skip anything marked as required. If your document is in a language other than English or Thai, you may need to provide a certified translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-pay-the-application-fee\">\u00c9tape 6 : Payer les frais de dossier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV base fee is THB 10,000; pay the amount and currency published by the deciding mission. Local fees are fixed by the mission and should not be calculated simply from today\u2019s exchange rate. Follow the payment methods displayed by the mission or e-Visa portal and retain the receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-wait-for-processing\">\u00c9tape 7 : Attendre le traitement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processing typically takes 5 to 15 business days. During this time, immigration may request additional documents or information. Check your email frequently. If they ask for something, respond quickly. Delays often happen because applicants don\u2019t respond to requests in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-8-location-verification\">\u00c9tape 8 : V\u00e9rification de la localisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, the immigration system has introduced location verification at Thai embassies and consulates for some applicants. If you\u2019re selected, you\u2019ll receive an email with instructions. You\u2019ll need to appear at the embassy in your jurisdiction for a brief interview or document verification. This step isn\u2019t required for all applicants, but it\u2019s becoming more common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-9-receive-your-e-visa-approval\">\u00c9tape 9\u00a0: Recevez votre approbation de visa \u00e9lectronique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once approved, you\u2019ll receive an email with your e-visa document. Download and print this document. It\u2019s a PDF that shows your visa number, validity dates, and entry conditions. You can also save the digital copy to your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-10-enter-thailand-within-visa-validity\">\u00c9tape 10\u00a0: Entrer en Tha\u00eflande pendant la validit\u00e9 de votre visa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vous devez entrer en Tha\u00eflande pendant la p\u00e9riode de validit\u00e9 indiqu\u00e9e sur votre visa \u00e9lectronique. \u00c0 votre arriv\u00e9e \u00e0 l&#039;immigration, \u00e0 l&#039;a\u00e9roport ou \u00e0 la fronti\u00e8re terrestre, pr\u00e9sentez votre visa \u00e9lectronique imprim\u00e9 ainsi que votre passeport. Les agents d&#039;immigration apposeront un tampon sur votre passeport. Il se peut que vous deviez pr\u00e9senter votre passeport.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac\/\">DAC (Carte d&#039;arriv\u00e9e num\u00e9rique de Tha\u00eflande)<\/a> qui remplaceront TM6 en 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing this does not change: the DTV is issued abroad. You cannot obtain or convert one inside Thailand, and since 31 August 2026 the mission that decides your file must be the one covering a country where you are a national or a permanent resident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-visa-vs-thailand-elite-visa-vs-other-options\">DTV Visa vs Thailand Privilege vs Other Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV isn\u2019t the only option for staying in Thailand long-term. Let\u2019s see how it stacks up against the main alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fonctionnalit\u00e9<\/th><th>DTV<\/th><th>Thailand Privilege<\/th><th>Tourist visa<\/th><th>Non-Immigrant B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>But<\/td><td>Workcation, qualifying activities or eligible dependants<\/td><td>Membership-based long stay<\/td><td>Tourisme<\/td><td>Business or employment-related purposes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rester<\/td><td>180 days per entry; one extension up to 180 days subject to approval<\/td><td>Normally one year per admission; follow visa and membership conditions<\/td><td>Normally 60 days; possible 30-day extension<\/td><td>Normally 90 days initially; extension conditions depend on purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work permission<\/td><td>No Thai employment authorization from the visa alone<\/td><td>No work authorization from membership alone<\/td><td>No ordinary employment authorization<\/td><td>A work permit or applicable exemption is separate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial evidence and fees<\/td><td>THB 500,000-equivalent evidence; mission checklist and local visa fee apply<\/td><td>Current package price and membership terms apply<\/td><td>Mission-specific visa fee and financial evidence<\/td><td>Mission and extension-category requirements; no universal THB 800,000 rule<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>R\u00e9sidence permanente<\/td><td>No automatic entitlement<\/td><td>No automatic entitlement<\/td><td>No automatic entitlement<\/td><td>Separate eligibility and application; approval is not automatic after five years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-vs-thailand-elite-visa\">DTV vs Thailand Privilege<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand Privilege is a membership-based long-stay programme with package-specific fees and benefits. Check the <a href=\"\/fr\/thailand-privilege-visa-guide\/\">current Privilege guide<\/a> before comparing costs. Membership assistance does not make an immigration extension automatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare the deciding mission\u2019s DTV fee with the current Privilege membership package. The programmes have different purposes, eligibility rules and benefits; neither guarantees every later immigration decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV is better for digital nomads on a budget. The Privilege visa is better if you want maximum convenience and don\u2019t mind the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-vs-tourist-visa\">DTV vs Visa touristique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single-entry tourist visa normally permits a 60-day stay, with a possible 30-day extension subject to approval. Visa validity, permission to stay and visa exemption are different concepts. The limit on visa-exempt land entries is not a general limit on tourist visas or DTV entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV gives you 180 days per entry, and you can extend for another 180 days. That is up to 360 days without leaving Thailand, subject to extension approval. You don\u2019t need visa runs. It\u2019s more stable and costs less over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-vs-non-immigrant-b-work-visa\">DTV vs Visa de travail non-immigrant B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le visa Non-Imm B exige un employeur tha\u00eflandais. Vous devez obtenir une offre d&#039;emploi d&#039;une entreprise tha\u00eflandaise. Cette entreprise doit faire une demande pour vous.\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/work-permit-in-bangkok\/\">permis de travail<\/a>. It\u2019s much more complicated than the DTV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Non-Immigrant B visa does not itself authorize employment. A work permit or applicable exemption is a separate requirement. Confirm both immigration status and work authorization before starting work for a Thai employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour les nomades num\u00e9riques travaillant pour des entreprises \u00e9trang\u00e8res, le visa DTV est plus simple et plus rapide. Pour ceux qui envisagent de travailler en Tha\u00eflande pour des employeurs tha\u00eflandais, le visa Non-Imm B est la solution id\u00e9ale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thailand-digital-nomad-visa-cost-breakdown\">D\u00e9tail des co\u00fbts du visa de nomade num\u00e9rique pour la Tha\u00eflande<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what the DTV actually costs you, year by year. We\u2019ve included all the fees and expenses you\u2019re likely to encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Poste de d\u00e9pense<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Frais (THB)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Frais (USD)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fr\u00e9quence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application DTV<\/strong><\/td><td>10,000<\/td><td>~$275<\/td><td>Initial uniquement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prolongation du s\u00e9jour (une fois par entr\u00e9e)<\/strong><\/td><td>1,900<\/td><td>~$52<\/td><td>Par entr\u00e9e (facultatif)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rapport sur 90 jours<\/strong><\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Gratuit<\/td><td>Tous les 90 jours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assurance maladie (annuelle)<\/strong><\/td><td>20 000 \u00e0 100 000<\/td><td>~$550 \u00e0 $2 700<\/td><td>Recommand\u00e9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-year-total-cost\">Co\u00fbt total de la premi\u00e8re ann\u00e9e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first year will cost you the application fee (THB 10,000) plus optional expenses. If you extend your stay once in year one and buy health insurance, you\u2019re looking at roughly THB 32,000 to THB 112,000 (about $875 to $3,050). The exact amount depends on which health insurance plan you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subsequent-years\">Ann\u00e9es suivantes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV remains valid for multiple entries during its five-year validity. A fresh admission using the valid multiple-entry visa does not require buying a separate re-entry permit. An in-country extension has its own fee; budget separately for insurance, travel and any document costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"90-day-reporting\">Rapport sur 90 jours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every 90 days, you need to report to immigration. This is free. Many people do it online now. You just need to notify immigration of your address and confirm you\u2019re still in Thailand. It takes 10 minutes online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-insurance-considerations\">Consid\u00e9rations relatives \u00e0 l&#039;assurance maladie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health insurance isn\u2019t technically required by law yet. But it\u2019s strongly recommended. Thailand has excellent healthcare, but it\u2019s not free for foreigners. A decent expat health insurance policy costs THB 20,000 to THB 100,000 per year depending on coverage and age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some health insurers specifically cover DTV visa holders. Others don\u2019t. Ask before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be clear about a common myth: no official DTV checklist requires health insurance. We checked the MFA e-visa checklist and the embassy pages in Washington, London and Helsinki (August 2026): none lists insurance as a DTV document. The $50,000 insurance figure you may see elsewhere belongs to the O-A and O-X <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/fr\/glossary\/retirement-visa\/\">visas de retraite<\/a>, not the DTV. Insurance is still strongly recommended, and any consulate can request additional documents, so check the checklist of the post where you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"re-entry-permits-explained\">Explication des permis de rentr\u00e9e<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A valid multiple-entry DTV is used for a fresh admission when you return to Thailand. A separate re-entry permit is not normally needed for that purpose. Check your visa expiry and admission stamp before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not include optional re-entry permit costs as a routine DTV charge. Seek case-specific advice if travel falls near visa expiry or involves a different immigration status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tax-implications-for-dtv-visa-holders\">Cons\u00e9quences fiscales pour les titulaires de visa DTV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C&#039;est crucial.\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/personal-income-tax-in-thailand\/\">r\u00e8gles fiscales<\/a>\u00a0La r\u00e9glementation a consid\u00e9rablement \u00e9volu\u00e9 en 2024 et affecte directement les d\u00e9tenteurs de t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique. De nombreux nomades num\u00e9riques interpr\u00e8tent mal les r\u00e8gles et rencontrent des difficult\u00e9s majeures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thai-tax-residency-and-the-183-day-rule\">R\u00e9sidence fiscale tha\u00eflandaise et r\u00e8gle des 180 jours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under section 41 paragraph three of the Thai Revenue Code, anyone who stays in Thailand for periods totalling 180 days or more in any tax year is a resident of Thailand for tax purposes. For individuals the Thai tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December, so what counts is the number of days you are physically present in Thailand across that year. It makes no difference which visa you hold, or whether you entered on a visa exemption. The test is the same for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a tax resident does not mean Thailand taxes your worldwide income. A resident is taxed on Thai-sourced income, and on foreign income only when that income is brought into Thailand. Our guide to <a href=\"\/fr\/personal-income-tax-in-thailand\/\">Imp\u00f4t sur le revenu des personnes physiques en Tha\u00eflande<\/a> covers the rates and how filing works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"foreign-income-is-now-taxable\">Les revenus \u00e9trangers sont d\u00e9sormais imposables.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where most of the confusion sits, and one point is worth getting right: <strong>the Revenue Code was not amended in 2024<\/strong>. Section 41 paragraph two has long provided that a resident who earns income from employment, from a business carried on abroad or from property situated abroad pays Thai tax on it upon bringing that income into Thailand, and that remittance trigger is still the law. What changed on 1 January 2024 is the Revenue Department\u2019s own reading of it, issued as Departmental Instruction Por. 161\/2566, with Por. 162\/2566 exempting foreign income earned before that date. Under the earlier practice, foreign income remitted in a later tax year than the one in which it was earned fell outside the charge; under Por. 161\/2566 it is assessable in the year it is remitted, whenever it was earned. Foreign income you do not bring into Thailand is not assessable under section 41.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the practical question for a tax resident is not whether you earn overseas income but whether you bring it into Thailand. If you do, assume it is assessable and report it. A departmental instruction is the Revenue Department\u2019s interpretation rather than an Act of Parliament, so it can be revised the way it was made; we track the current position, including the proposed exemption, on our <a href=\"\/fr\/thailand-remittance-tax-exemption-status\/\">Thailand remittance tax exemption status<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dtv-holders-staying-under-183-days\">Titulaires d&#039;une carte DTV s\u00e9journant moins de 180 jours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you spend fewer than 180 days in Thailand in a calendar year, you\u2019re not a tax resident. Non-residence does not itself remove filing obligations: Thai-sourced assessable income remains relevant, subject to the applicable thresholds and exemptions. That follows from section 41 itself, whose second paragraph applies only to a resident of Thailand. <strong>Revenue Department Departmental Instructions Por. 161\/2566 and Por. 162\/2566<\/strong> bite only once you are a tax resident: they treat foreign income earned from 1 January 2024 onwards as assessable when a tax resident brings it into Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De nombreux nomades num\u00e9riques pr\u00e9voient de quitter la Tha\u00eflande quelques semaines ou quelques mois chaque ann\u00e9e, en veillant \u00e0 ne pas d\u00e9passer 180 jours de s\u00e9jour. C&#039;est tout \u00e0 fait l\u00e9gal. Il est possible de renouveler son visa \u00e0 tout moment, de voyager \u00e0 l&#039;\u00e9tranger ou de travailler depuis un autre pays pendant une partie de l&#039;ann\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-double-tax-treaty-issue\">La question des conventions de double imposition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Tha\u00eflande a conclu des conventions fiscales avec de nombreux pays afin d&#039;\u00e9viter la double imposition. La convention entre la Tha\u00eflande et les \u00c9tats-Unis (ou votre pays de r\u00e9sidence) peut vous permettre de d\u00e9duire les imp\u00f4ts tha\u00eflandais pay\u00e9s de vos imp\u00f4ts dus dans votre pays de r\u00e9sidence. Toutefois, vous devez d\u00e9clarer vos imp\u00f4ts dans les deux pays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend talking to a tax accountant familiar with both Thai and your home country\u2019s tax systems. The rules are complex, and a mistake can cost you significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-should-do-right-now\">Que faire maintenant ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re on a DTV and earning overseas income, you need to track your days in Thailand accurately. Keep records of dates you left and dates you returned. If you hit 180 days in the calendar year, you\u2019re approaching tax residency. If you hit 180 days, you\u2019re a tax resident and need to file Thai taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consultez un expert-comptable fiscaliste tha\u00eflandais. Il pourra vous aider \u00e0 comprendre votre situation personnelle. Certains nomades num\u00e9riques restructurent leur ann\u00e9e pour rester moins de 180 jours en Tha\u00eflande. D&#039;autres choisissent de payer leurs imp\u00f4ts en Tha\u00eflande. Le choix le plus judicieux d\u00e9pend de votre situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R\u00e9f\u00e9rence interne :<\/strong>\u00a0Pour plus d&#039;informations, consultez notre guide sur\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/personal-income-tax-in-thailand\/\">Imp\u00f4t sur le revenu des personnes physiques en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work-permit-rules-and-legal-boundaries\">R\u00e8gles relatives aux permis de travail et limites l\u00e9gales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where many DTV holders get confused. Let\u2019s be absolutely clear: the DTV does not include a work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-can-do-without-a-work-permit\">Que pouvez-vous faire sans permis de travail ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a DTV, you can work remotely for an overseas employer. You can work for an overseas client if you\u2019re a freelancer. You can run an overseas business. The key word is \u201coverseas.\u201d The work is not performed in Thailand for a Thai employer or Thai client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re not physically working in a Thai office. Your clients are outside Thailand. Your paycheck comes from outside Thailand. This is legal on the DTV without a work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-cannot-do\">Ce que vous ne pouvez pas faire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot work for Thai employers. You cannot work for Thai companies. You cannot provide services to Thai clients for payment. You cannot work at a job location in Thailand. All of this requires a work permit, and the DTV doesn\u2019t come with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instrument that governs this is the <strong>D\u00e9cret d'urgence sur la gestion du travail des \u00e9trangers de B.E. 2560 (2017)<\/strong>, as amended by the Emergency Decree (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018). It is what creates the work permit and what defines, in section 5, the work that requires one. The\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/foreign-business-act\/\">Loi sur les entreprises \u00e9trang\u00e8res BE 2542 (1999)<\/a>\u00a0is a different statute with a different subject: it governs which <em>businesses<\/em> a foreigner may operate, through its three annexed lists and its licensing regime, and it does not decide whether an individual may take a job. Violation can result in fines, deportation, and blacklisting from re-entering Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-gray-areas\">Les zones grises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some activities live in gray areas. If you consult with Thai clients online about strategy, is that \u201cworking for a Thai client\u201d? If you attend meetings at a co-working space in Bangkok with clients from your overseas company, is that \u201cworking in Thailand\u201d? These edge cases are technically restricted but rarely enforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immigration enforcement of work permit violations is inconsistent. Some expats work in gray areas for years without problems. Others face sudden enforcement action. The safest approach is to stay clearly on the legal side: work for overseas clients only, don\u2019t take a job with a Thai company, and don\u2019t work from a Thai office for Thai bosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-a-work-permit-if-you-need-one\">Comment obtenir un permis de travail si vous en avez besoin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to work for a Thai employer legally, you need to switch visas. You\u2019d apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa (work visa) while in your home country. Your Thai employer would apply for a work permit on your behalf once you arrive. If you\u2019re thinking of\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/business-setup-in-thailand\/\">cr\u00e9er une entreprise en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>, you\u2019ll also need proper corporate registration. It takes time and involves immigration paperwork, but it\u2019s the legal way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R\u00e9f\u00e9rences internes :<\/strong>\u00a0Pour plus d&#039;informations, consultez nos guides sur\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/work-permit-in-bangkok\/\">permis de travail \u00e0 Bangkok<\/a>\u00a0ET\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/prohibited-jobs-for-foreigners-in-thailand\/\">emplois interdits aux \u00e9trangers en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2025-2026-regulatory-updates-you-should-know\">Mises \u00e0 jour r\u00e9glementaires 2025-2026 \u00e0 conna\u00eetre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le paysage de la t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique terrestre a \u00e9volu\u00e9 rapidement. Voici les principales mises \u00e0 jour r\u00e9glementaires qui vous concernent actuellement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac-requirement\">Exigences relatives \u00e0 la carte d&#039;arriv\u00e9e num\u00e9rique en Tha\u00eflande (TDAC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c0 compter du 1er mai 2025, tous les voyageurs arrivant en Tha\u00eflande doivent remplir la Carte d&#039;arriv\u00e9e num\u00e9rique tha\u00eflandaise (TDAC) dans les 72 heures suivant leur arriv\u00e9e. Ce formulaire en ligne remplace le formulaire papier TM.6. Vous recevrez un num\u00e9ro d&#039;enregistrement TDAC que vous devrez pr\u00e9senter aux services d&#039;immigration ou \u00e0 la police si n\u00e9cessaire. <strong>dans les 72 heures<\/strong> d&#039;arriv\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The TDAC is free. It takes about 10 minutes to complete online. You\u2019ll receive a QR code via email. It\u2019s very straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visa-run-crackdown-november-2025\">R\u00e9pression des fraudes aux visas (novembre 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two-entry restriction concerns visa-exempt entries through land borders, with nationality exceptions under the applicable scheme. It is not a universal annual visa-run limit, a DTV entry cap or a general waiting period between all entries. See the <a href=\"\/fr\/border-runs-limits-in-thailand\/\">border-entry guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the entry basis recorded on your admission stamp. A DTV admission and a visa-exempt admission have different conditions. Do not assume the exemption rules determine the stay granted on a valid DTV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"60-day-visa-exemption-under-review\">Visa Exemption: the 30-Day Cut Applies from 15 September 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"tlo-status-block\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #2e7d32;background:#eef7ee;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:3px;\">\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-no-translation>\n<p>Les annonces du minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;Int\u00e9rieur ont \u00e9t\u00e9 publi\u00e9es dans la Gazette royale le 31 ao\u00fbt 2026. Les informations officielles tha\u00eflandaises destin\u00e9es aux voyageurs fixent au 15 septembre 2026 le d\u00e9but du nouveau r\u00e9gime d&#8217;exemption de visa. Pour organiser votre voyage, retenez la date de votre admission en Tha\u00eflande, et non la date de r\u00e9servation ou de d\u00e9part de votre vol.<\/p>\n<p>Les admissions jusqu&#8217;au 14 septembre 2026 inclus relevaient de l&#8217;ancien r\u00e9gime d&#8217;exemption de 60 jours. \u00c0 compter du 15 septembre 2026, la nouvelle exemption touristique pr\u00e9voit un s\u00e9jour maximal de 30 jours pour les 60 pays et territoires inscrits sur la liste, dont le Canada, la France et l&#8217;Inde. D&#8217;autres r\u00e9gimes s&#8217;appliquent aux autres nationalit\u00e9s. V\u00e9rifiez la date limite de s\u00e9jour inscrite dans votre passeport et respectez les conditions de votre admission.<\/p>\n<p>Consultez l&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatnews.org\/2026\/09\/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annonce officielle<\/a> et notre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/new-visa-rules-thailand-30-day-visa-exemption\/\">guide actualis\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this changes a DTV entry itself, which is stamped for 180 days on its own terms. It matters if you plan to bridge a gap between DTV entries on a visa exemption stamp, because that stamp is 30 days for entries from 15 September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"language-school-pathway-closed\">Parcours d&#039;\u00e9cole de langues ferm\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Language schools are no longer an acceptable primary reason for the DTV soft power track. The government closed this pathway in 2025. If you\u2019re studying Thai language, you need an ED visa instead. The ED visa is designed for full-time students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"location-verification-at-embassies\">V\u00e9rification de localisation aupr\u00e8s des ambassades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, Thai embassies have started requiring location verification appointments for some DTV applicants. When you apply, you may be asked to appear at the embassy in your jurisdiction for an in-person verification. This could be a brief interview or just document verification. It\u2019s becoming standard practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re selected, respond quickly. Delays in showing up for your verification appointment can result in application rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bringing-your-family-on-a-dtv-visa\">Faire venir votre famille avec un visa DTV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can bring family members on a DTV, but they need their own visas. The DTV isn\u2019t a family visa like some other countries offer. Each family member applies individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-qualifies-as-family\">Qui est consid\u00e9r\u00e9 comme membre de la famille ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your spouse can apply for a DTV. Children under 20 can apply. Adult children (20 and older) can apply if they meet the standard DTV eligibility requirements. Spouses and children under 20 apply under the DTV dependent category, as the family of a DTV applicant or holder, with proof of relationship. Adult children qualify on their own merits under their own category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial-requirements-for-family-members\">Besoins financiers des membres de la famille<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spouse and children under 20 apply separately as dependants, with the principal holder\u2019s DTV and evidence of relationship. Follow the mission\u2019s financial and supporting-document checklist for each family member. Do not assume every child needs a separate personal account containing THB 500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare the family\u2019s applications together so names, relationship documents and financial evidence are consistent. Obtain mission-specific advice if a spouse or child relies on the principal applicant\u2019s funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documentation-for-spouses\">Documents pour les conjoints<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spouse applies under the dependant category, using the principal holder\u2019s DTV, a marriage certificate and the remaining documents required by the deciding mission. A dependant spouse does not need to qualify independently as a remote worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documentation-for-children\">Documentation pour enfants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children under 20 of a DTV holder apply under the dependant category, with birth or adoption records and the mission\u2019s other required documents. Enrolling a child in a course is not required for this dependant route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-practical-challenge\">Le d\u00e9fi pratique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompagner toute une famille dans les d\u00e9marches li\u00e9es \u00e0 la t\u00e9l\u00e9vision directe est un processus long et fastidieux. Chaque personne doit d\u00e9poser une demande s\u00e9par\u00e9ment, fournir des justificatifs financiers et obtenir une approbation. Coordonner quatre ou cinq demandes simultan\u00e9ment est complexe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider the dependant DTV route for an eligible spouse and children before arranging separate study visas. Compare alternatives where a family member does not meet the dependant criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Foire aux questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576367521\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Puis-je travailler pour des clients tha\u00eflandais avec un visa DTV\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Non. Le visa DTV exclut express\u00e9ment le travail pour des employeurs ou des clients tha\u00eflandais. Vous pouvez uniquement travailler \u00e0 distance pour des entreprises ou des clients \u00e9trangers. Travailler pour des entit\u00e9s tha\u00eflandaises requiert un visa non-immigrant B et un permis de travail. Si les services d&#039;immigration d\u00e9couvrent que vous travaillez pour un client tha\u00eflandais, votre visa peut \u00eatre annul\u00e9 et vous risquez l&#039;expulsion. La loi tha\u00eflandaise est tr\u00e8s stricte \u00e0 ce sujet.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576376394\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">De combien d&#039;argent ai-je besoin pour un visa de nomade num\u00e9rique en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You need to show the equivalent of THB 500,000 (roughly USD 14,500) in a bank account in your name. A foreign account is fine and is what most applicants use. You do not need a Thai bank account, and most Thai banks will not open one for a DTV holder. The required bank-statement history depends on the deciding mission; follow its current checklist. Each dependent\u2019s file generally needs to show 500,000 THB as well; some posts accept one family statement with proof of relationship, so follow the checklist of the embassy deciding the file.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576377510\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Puis-je prolonger mon visa DTV au-del\u00e0 de 180 jours\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes. Each 180-day entry can be extended once for another 180 days. That is up to 360 days per entry, subject to extension approval. After the extension period ends, you can leave Thailand and re-enter on the same DTV to get another 180-day entry. The DTV itself is valid for 5 years, so you can do this multiple times.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576430310\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Puis-je ouvrir un compte bancaire tha\u00eflandais avec un visa DTV\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>C&#039;est difficile, voire impossible pour certains. La plupart des banques tha\u00eflandaises exigent un permis de travail ou un visa de long s\u00e9jour (comme un visa non-immigrant B ou un visa de retraite) pour ouvrir un compte. Le DTV est encore r\u00e9cent. En 2025, certaines banques ont commenc\u00e9 \u00e0 refuser l&#039;ouverture de comptes aux titulaires de DTV et nous esp\u00e9rons que cela changera, mais personne ne sait quand. La loi ne l&#039;interdit pas, mais les banques ne le font pas depuis 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576431227\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Que se passe-t-il si je d\u00e9passe la dur\u00e9e de validit\u00e9 de mon visa DTV\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Le d\u00e9passement de la dur\u00e9e de validit\u00e9 d&#039;un visa de tourisme (DTV) est une infraction grave. Vous vous exposez \u00e0 des amendes (500 THB par jour, jusqu&#039;\u00e0 un maximum de 20\u00a0000 THB pour le premier d\u00e9passement). Vous serez fich\u00e9 par les services d&#039;immigration. Vous risquez l&#039;expulsion et une interdiction de s\u00e9jour en Tha\u00eflande pour une dur\u00e9e d\u00e9termin\u00e9e. Vos futures demandes de visa seront plus difficiles. M\u00eame un seul jour de d\u00e9passement peut compliquer les choses. Ne laissez pas votre visa expirer par inadvertance. Programmez un rappel et anticipez.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576559269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Puis-je convertir un DTV en un autre type de visa pendant mon s\u00e9jour en Tha\u00eflande\u00a0?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Non. Un visa DTV ne peut \u00eatre converti en un autre type de visa pendant votre s\u00e9jour en Tha\u00eflande. Si vous avez besoin d&#039;un autre visa (par exemple, un visa non-immigrant B pour travailler), vous devrez quitter la Tha\u00eflande, faire une demande de nouveau visa depuis l&#039;\u00e9tranger, puis revenir. Le visa DTV doit rester valide ou expirer pendant votre s\u00e9jour en Tha\u00eflande avec un autre type de visa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1773576578514\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is the DTV visa the same as the Thailand Privilege (formerly Elite) Visa?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No. They\u2019re completely different programs. The DTV is a government immigration visa that costs THB 10,000 and requires proof of overseas work or specific activities. Thailand Privilege, formerly the Thailand Elite Visa, is a private membership program costing the current package price and offering package-specific benefits and immigration assistance. The DTV is for remote workers. Thailand Privilege is for wealthy individuals who want premium service and convenience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-thai-law-online-can-help\">Comment ThaiLawOnline peut vous aider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DTV is a significant decision. You\u2019re committing to a visa that will define your legal status in Thailand for the next 5 years. Getting it right matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ThaiLawOnline has practised Thai immigration law since 2006. We know what embassies accept, what they refuse, and why, because we see both outcomes every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re considering the DTV, we can help you evaluate whether it\u2019s the right fit for your situation. We can review your eligibility, identify potential problems in your application, and help you gather the right documents. We can explain the tax implications specific to your circumstances. We can answer your questions about work restrictions and legal boundaries. Since 2006 we have handled visa and immigration work for thousands of foreign clients, and every DTV application we have prepared since the visa launched in July 2024 has been approved. Our DTV service is 10,000 THB and comes with a refund guarantee: if an application we prepared and reviewed is refused, we reimburse our fee in full. The government visa fee is paid at the deciding mission\u2019s published rate and is separate from our service fee and refund terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nous tenons \u00e9galement \u00e0 jour des guides sur des sujets connexes qui concernent les d\u00e9tenteurs de droits de t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique terrestre\u00a0:\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/legal-guide-for-digital-nomads-in-thailand\/\">Guide juridique pour les nomades num\u00e9riques en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/thai-visa-finder\/\">Outil de recherche de visa tha\u00eflandais<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/personal-income-tax-in-thailand\/\">Imp\u00f4t sur le revenu des personnes physiques en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>, et\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/moving-to-thailand-guide\/\">Guide pour d\u00e9m\u00e9nager en Tha\u00eflande<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour une assistance juridique compl\u00e8te concernant votre demande de t\u00e9l\u00e9vision num\u00e9rique terrestre ou toute question juridique en Tha\u00eflande, consultez notre site web.\u00a0<a href=\"\/fr\/legal-services-in-bangkok\/\">page des services juridiques<\/a>\u00a0ou contactez-nous via notre site web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\">Points cl\u00e9s \u00e0 retenir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Le DTV est un visa l\u00e9gal \u00e0 entr\u00e9es multiples de 5 ans destin\u00e9 aux nomades num\u00e9riques et aux travailleurs \u00e0 distance, lanc\u00e9 le 15 juillet 2024, en vertu de la loi sur l&#039;immigration BE 2522 (1979).<\/li>\n\n<li>Chaque entr\u00e9e donne droit \u00e0 180 jours en Tha\u00eflande, prolongeable une fois pour 180 jours suppl\u00e9mentaires, pour un co\u00fbt de seulement 10 000 THB (~$275).<\/li>\n\n<li>You must be 20+ years old, have a valid passport with 6+ months validity, and show liquid funds equivalent to THB 500,000, usually on a personal bank account in your home country (a Thai bank account is not required).<\/li>\n\n<li>Apply online through thaievisa.go.th. You can\u2019t apply from inside Thailand. Processing typically takes 5-15 business days.<\/li>\n\n<li>Le DTV ne comprend pas de permis de travail. Vous pouvez travailler \u00e0 distance uniquement pour des employeurs \u00e9trangers, et non pour des entreprises ou des clients tha\u00eflandais.<\/li>\n\n<li>Si vous passez plus de 180 jours en Tha\u00eflande au cours d&#039;une ann\u00e9e civile, vous devenez r\u00e9sident fiscal et devez d\u00e9clarer vos revenus \u00e9trangers en vertu de l&#039;article 41 du Code des imp\u00f4ts.<\/li>\n\n<li>Compare the mission\u2019s DTV fee and evidence requirements with current Thailand Privilege packages and tourist-visa conditions.<\/li>\n\n<li>Check the mission\u2019s current residence and document requirements and complete TDAC when required. The visa-exempt land-entry cap is separate from DTV admissions.<\/li>\n\n<li>Eligible family members apply separately as dependants, with relationship and financial evidence accepted by the deciding mission.<\/li>\n\n<li>Consultez un expert-comptable pour comprendre votre situation fiscale personnelle. Le d\u00e9passement de la dur\u00e9e de s\u00e9jour autoris\u00e9e entra\u00eene de graves cons\u00e9quences. Demandez conseil \u00e0 un professionnel avant de d\u00e9poser votre demande.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>DTV document guidance updated 13 September 2026 against the linked London and Washington mission checklists. Requirements vary by mission; use the checklist applicable to your application. 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