DTV Visa Price and cost

The total cost of applying for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV Visa Price and fee) is generally made up of three main components:

1
Embassy Fee
2
Supporting Document Fee
3
Other Fees

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Total cost of DTV visa

To get an accurate estimate, it’s important to review the details and pricing of each category.

If you would like to go directly to our pricing, .

1. Embassy Fee (paid directly to the Embassy)

Most embassies charge 10,000–14,000 THB.(300-400 USD)

Fees vary because each embassy sets its own pricing and document requirements.

For Example: Thai Embassy in New Zealand charges about 2,000 NZD (≈ 37,000 THB or 1,100 USD) for the DTV visa fee. It is only in New Zealand that the DTV visa is this expensive — 99% of Thai embassies charge between 10,000–14,000 THB (300–400 USD).

Payment is made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) through the Thaievisa webiste.

2. Supporting Document Fee

2.1 Workcation / Freelance / Digital Nomad Option

This document is usually free, because you provide all required documents directly to the embassy.

For the Spousal or Dependent Children category, it is also free. You only need the DTV Visa details of your spouse.

2.2 Soft Power Category

If you apply through the Soft Power category, this is where you must pay for the Letter of Acceptance. Many cooking schools or Muay Thai schools require applicants to pay the course fee in advance before issuing this letter.

Course prices vary, but you can expect the cost to be around 30,000–100,000 THB.(900 – 2,800 USD)

The Thai Embassy prefers issuing the DTV Visa to applicants enrolled in long-term courses rather than short-term courses. (Why would you need a 5-year visa for a 3–4 month course? Some embassies may only issue a 6-month multiple-entry visa for short programs that last 3-6 months instead of 5 Years DTV Visa.

The Thai Embassy tends to look more favorably on applications that include a higher-priced course, as it suggests genuine intention to participate fully in the training.

If a school offers courses for only 10,000–15,000 THB (300 – 500 USD e.g., 20 Muay Thai sessions over 6 months), your application may be rejected because the price does not realistically justify a 5-year visa. Embassies can easily spot scams and will not issue visas based on suspicious or unrealistic Letters of Acceptance.

You might still get a DTV Visa with a short course (your friend may have received one last year with a short and cheap course), but this may change as the Thai Embassy tightens requirements over time. We’ve seen this firsthand—over the course of just one year, our required documents increased from a 3-page file to more than 20 pages. Choosing a longer course from a reputable gym, rather than the cheapest option online, will greatly improve your chances of approval.

3. Other Fees

1. Agent Service Fee

Most agencies charge 9,000–20,000 THB(300 – 600 USD) for visa assistance.

At FITFAC, we charge a flat 9,000 THB(300 USD) for application review and consulting.

Our experienced team (with over 600 cases handled as of 2025) will:

  • Carefully review your documents
  • Advise what to include
  • Recommend the best embassy to apply through
  • Guide you on interview preparation if required

We aim to maximize your chance of approval—and if your visa is rejected, we offer a 100% refund, a guarantee most agents do not provide.

2. Plane Ticket

Applicants already in Thailand may need to fly to a nearby Southeast Asian country to apply for the visa.

3. Translation & Notarization Services

If your financial or bank documents are not in English, the Thai Embassy requires English translations.
You may need to pay for translation and notarization services depending on your documents.

So the total cost of a DTV Visa can range from 10,000 THB to 100,000 THB (900-2800 USD), depending on each person’s circumstances. To get an accurate cost estimate based on your situation, you can contact us and our team will calculate the expected expenses for you. Click here

Illustration of DTV visa costs: embassy fee, supporting documents and other fees