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What can you do with a DTV visa for Thailand? With the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), you are allowed to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per year. - The visa is valid for 5 years. - It's also possible to extend your stay in Thailand once for a maximum of 180 days. - Accompanying Family Members: Legal spouses and legitimate children under 20 years old Requirements: There are two known main requirements: - You need to be at least 20 years old - You need to have financial proof of at least 500,000 baht throughout your stay in Thailand.

Not clarified by MFA/Immigration yet.

Note: It's not yet confirmed by MFA if you can apply for an extension to the 60-days visa exemption, but it's likely.

5 year multiple entry DTA visa (Destination Thailand) from 2024-xx-xx:

Introduction of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) aims to allow foreigners who wish to reside in Thailand for both work and tourism purposes (workcation). The qualifications and benefits are as follows: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Remote Workers/Digital Nomads/Freelancers - Participants of activities such as - Muay Thai courses - Thai cooking classes - Sport training - Medical treatment - Seminars - Music festivals etc. Period of stay: 180 days (1 time extension of stay at the Immigration Bureau for a period not exceeding 180 days) Validity: 5 years (multiple entry) Visa fee: 10,000 Baht (THB) Link: The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Source: Department of Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand 29 May 2024-05-29 Full info: The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Go here for: Thailand Visa Exemption (60 days) and Visa On Arrival (VOA) (15 days): https://aseannow.com/topic/1328518-thailand-visa-exemption-60-days-and-visa-on-arrival-voa-15-days/ Go here for all changes from 2024: Big Thailand Visa Changes from 2024-06-01 https://aseannow.com/topic/1328402-big-thailand-visa-changes-from-june-1

Here is the new list of Visa Exemption and Visa On Arrival (VOA) dated 2024-05-29

Valid from 2024-07-15: Visa Exemption (TR-60) Nationals of the following 93 countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption for the purpose of tourism and short-term business engagements, for a period not exceeding 60 days. Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary. Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy. Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (ROK), Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Visa on arrival (VOA) (TR-15) Nationals of the following 31 countries and territories may apply for visa on arrival at the immigration checkpoints on arrival for the purpose of tourism, for a period not exceeding 15 days. Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Bhutan, Bolivia, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Venezuela Requirements for Visa-on-Arrival - Application form, fully completed - One recent photo - Proof of means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly. - Passport with at least 1 month validity and at least 2 blank pages - Fully paid onward travel tickets which are usable within 30 days of the date of entry. - Fee of 2,000 Baht (cash only in Thai Baht/non refundable) Visitors who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay, except in special cases of illness which prevents them from travelling. In this case, the application can be submitted at the Office of Immigration Bureau. Source: Department of Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand 29 May 2024-05-29 Go here for: DTA 5-year visa (Destination Thailand) Go here for all changes: Big Thailand Visa Changes from 2024-06-01

I doubt the 1,900 Baht fee will change, lets see in the upcoming Police Order for these changes. It could be an interesting read... BTW, the police order (may be more than one actually) is due pretty soon according to MFA.

Let's skip the visitors numbers in this visa topic. We want to concentrate on the upcoming visa changes here instead. Feel free to open a separate topic and discuss the influx of people issues! It's interesting indeed and deserves a separate discussion. Thanks!

Please discuss OA insurance in a separate visa thread or in the Insurance subforum. This topic is for new visa regulations only. Feel free to open a new topic discussing OA insurance issues. Thanks!

"Final years" have always been Thai Immigration/MFA description for "retirement". If you look at your "retirement" extension stamp, that's the vocabulary in Thai script used on that stamp.

We are waiting for both lists from MFA. Not yet arrived.

Google translate of this Thai Govt. page (unofficial): The Cabinet meeting resolved to approve in principle the implementation of measures and guidelines for visa facilitation to stimulate the economy and tourism of Thailand in all 3 phases. Today (28 May 2024) Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that today (28 May 2024) the Cabinet meeting resolved to approve in principle the implementation of measures and guidelines for facilitating visas for Stimulate the economy and tourism of Thailand in all 3 phases as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FOR). A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that in the past Thailand has not improved visa measures and guidelines for 22 years. At present, the world situation, both economic and social, has changed. Therefore, in order to keep up with the current world situation, Therefore, it is necessary to review visa measures and guidelines to be flexible and agile. which is easy to check and facilitates travelers entering Thailand Including that most countries have begun to implement new technology. come to use the service more The measures and guidelines for visa inspection that the Ministry of Elections has proposed in 3 phases can be summarized as follows. 1.) Short-term measures (consisting of 5 measures, starting in June 2024) include: 1.1 Granting visa exemption rights Able to stay in Thailand for no more than 60 days (Por.60) is a unilateral Thai measure. And the criteria for considering the granting of Por.60 rights will take into account the principle of reciprocal treatment. Dimension of politics and international relations Security dimension Tourism dimension Economic dimension and obligations that Thailand has agreed upon both bilaterally and multilaterally, totaling 93 countries/territories, consisting of (1) 57 countries/territories that originally received Pho.30 rights According to the announcement of the Ministry of Interior and (2) add 36 new countries/territories that receive Por.30 rights. 1.2 Granting Visa on Arrival (VOA) rights is a unilateral measure by Thailand. And the criteria for considering the granting of VOA rights will take into account the principle of reciprocity in politics and international relations. Security dimension Tourism dimension Economic dimension and the absence of an embassy or consulate-general located in that country 1.3 Add a new type of visa, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), for foreigners who have skills and work remotely through the digital system (remote worker or digital nomad) who wish to stay in Thailand to work and travel at the same time. with employers and customers abroad It is also a destination for foreigners who want to do cultural activities and use medical services. However, Thailand does not yet have a visa that supports this group of foreigners. This is a group of people who have potential and will be beneficial to the development of the country. 1.4 Improving rights for international students studying at the bachelor's degree level or above. that has been inspected Non-Immigrant Visa, code ED, which is a convenience for international students who are studying or about to graduate from higher education in Thailand. To attract people with potential and skills into the country's labor market 1.5 A Visa Policy Committee should be appointed to be an important mechanism for determining Thailand's visa policy. 2.) Medium-term measures (consisting of 3 measures starting September - December 2024) include: 1. Group and reduce the code for controlling temporary resident visas. (Non-Immigrant) from the original 17 codes, remaining 7 codes, which will begin operations within September 2024. 2. Adjust the criteria and conditions for receiving a Long Stay visa for the elderly who wish to spend their final years in Thailand. It will begin operations by September 2024. 3 Expand the opening of electronic visa services (e-Visa). Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides the e-Visa system at 47 embassies/consulates general out of a total of 94 locations, accounting for 50 percent. The e-Visa system will be expanded. Visa covers the embassy. Consulate General and all Thai trade and economic offices around the world By December 2024 3.) Long-term measures (Coming into full use in June 2025) is the development of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for groups of foreigners who have visa exemption rights. It is the use of technology and innovation to increase the efficiency of screening foreigners. By integrating data links with the Immigration Bureau A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the benefits from the measures and guidelines proposed this time will promote tourism and stimulate the economy of Thailand that has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. And in order to increase the ability to compete with foreign countries that use visa facilitation as a measure to attract tourists as follows: 1. The number of foreign tourists able to enter Thailand has increased through visa exemption measures, visas at permitted channels of immigration checkpoints, new types of visas since June 2024, which is during the tourist season. of the Gulf of Thailand To be an important mechanism in achieving the government's total tourist revenue target. 2. Foreign groups with potential, such as digital nomads and other groups, are interested in coming to stay in Thailand for both tourism. and use it as a remote workplace This will create opportunities for these potential groups to consider doing business in Thailand in the long term. As a result, Thailand is a center for people with potential in various fields to live and do business in Thailand. Help create and distribute income It will also create more employment and technology transfer. 3. Support Thailand as a center for international education. Some higher education institutions start the semester in June. As a result, a number of foreign students are interested in coming to study at the higher education level in Thailand. Before the start of the academic year 2024 The Ministry of Finance has prepared an estimate of the loss of income and expected benefits according to Sections 27 and 32 of the State Fiscal Discipline Act, B.E. 2018, which can be summarized as follows. - Determination of the list of countries and territories where holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports temporarily enter the Kingdom for tourism, work or short-term business contacts. Exempted from visas and allowed to stay in the Kingdom for no more than 60 days as a special case, a total of 93 nationalities will lose national income of approximately 12,300 million baht per year (compared to the number of tourists of 93 nationalities in 2023 ) divided into Visa on Arrival (VOA) fees of 4.5 million people (4,000 million baht), tourist visa fees (TR) of 3,300 million baht. - In the case of facilitating international students who are studying or about to complete their higher education in Thailand. By canceling the request for permission to re-enter the Kingdom (Re-Entry Permit) that students must submit to the Immigration Office every time before leaving Thailand. It is estimated that the state will lose about 152 million baht in national revenue from the number of foreign students at higher education in Thailand in 2023, approximately 40,000. -- https://www.thaigov.go.th/ 2024-05-28 (Google Translate - unoffical translation)

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No official list yet unfortunately, I emailed MFA this morning about this, but still no reply.

VIDEO UPDATE: Significant Changes to Thai Visa Policies: From June 1, Thailand will expand visa-free entry to 93 countries, extend stays to 60 days, and increase visa-on-arrival countries to 31. New five-year visas for digital nomads and others will be introduced, with reduced health insurance requirements for retirees.

Yes, but max 2 times per year, 60 days entry per time.

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Yes, if they let you in. Max 2 border entries per year...

You WILL get 60 days instead of 30 days visa exemption on entry.

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"doing a complete review of the entire non-immigrant Visa system", is exactly what they will do, reducing the number of NON-Immigrant categories.

Check your mobile browser setting if you can choose between mobile view and desktop view. I can do that in Chrome on iPhone. What broswer are you using on your Xiaomi?

All countries allowed visa exemption 30 days will get 60 days from June.

You will receive a 60-day stamp, yes. It's not 100% clear if this will be enforced exactly by June, 1, but we have to expect so, according to the announcement.