Thailand Goes Remote: New Digital Nomad Visa Unveiled

• The Thai government has introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), a program that allows eligible foreign remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers and participants of cultural and other select activities to temporarily stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit.
• Once approved, a DTV holder can work for an overseas company, but a Work Permit is still required if the intention is to work in Thailand for a Thai employer or Thai clients.
• This new DTV category creates a more accessible immigration pathway for remote working in Thailand as compared to the separate remote work pathway provided for under the Long-Term Resident Visa – which has minimum income thresholds, may require high-level education qualifications (depending on the applicant), and otherwise imposes more stringent criteria regarding the stature of the foreign employer, among other requirements.