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DTV visa
DIY AVAILABLEA 5-year, multi-entry visa for digital nomads who want to live in Thailand while working for clients or employers abroad — now do it yourself, guided step by step, with every document checked before you file.
Built for: Digital nomads living in Thailand, earning outside itSide by side
| Visa | Length of stay | Work for Thai employers? | Built for | Issa fee | Government fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTV | 5 years, multi-entry | No | Digital nomads living in Thailand, earning outside it | — | — |
| METV | ~6 months validity · up to 60 days per stay, +30-day extension | No | Travellers entering Thailand more than once | — | — |
| LTR | 10 years, renewable | Yeswith Work Permit | High earners and retirees who qualify on income | — | — |
| Non-B | Annual, tied to your employer | YesRequired for Thai employment | Professionals employed by a Thai company or entity | — | — |
| Dependent of Non-B | Up to 1 year, renewable | No | Family of Non-B visa holder | Start from $149 (90-day applied from abroad); $299 for a 1-year extension in Thailand | Embassy sets 90-day fee; $59 for a 1-year extension in Thailand |
| Elite | 5-20 year membership | No | Anyone who wants length without proving income or savings | — | — |
| SMART | Multi-year, renewable | YesNo separate work permit required | Certified startup founders building in Thailand | — | — |
| Retirement | Up to 1 year, renewable | No | People aged 50 and over (Non-O retirement) | — | — |
| Spouse | Up to 1 year, renewable | Yeswith Work Permit | Foreign partners of a Thai spouse. Family reunification | — | — |
| ED Plus | Length of your programme | No | Students enrolled in a Thai Bachelor's, Master's or PhD | — | — |
Every visa shows two separate fees: what Issa charges and what the government charges. Open Fee details for other routes and extras.
Remote work, study, or medical treatment from abroad.
Issa fee
Start from $0
Remote work and study routes
DIY free · DIY Plus $89 · Full Service $299
Government fee
~$395
Varies by embassy
Best for: Remote workers, freelancers, Muay Thai or Thai cooking students, and people coming for medical treatment
DIY Plus $89 (about USD 89); Full Service $299 (about USD 299)
Partner course or gym fees are a separate third line
Government fee is set by each embassy, typically around $390 (about USD 395), and much more at a few embassies
Money-back: Full Service only
High earners, pensioners, and skilled professionals who qualify.
Issa fee
$1,059
Pre-qualification review included
Government fee
$1,520
Issued in Thailand
Best for: High earners, wealthy pensioners, remote professionals and highly skilled professionals who qualify on income or assets
Overseas embassy fee often USD 1,600 by bank transfer or USD 1,648 by card
Money-back: Pre-qualified refusals may qualify for money-back on Issa fees; ask us before you apply
Age 50+ with savings or pension income.
Issa fee
Start from $149
90-day Non-O, applied from abroad
Government fee
Set by embassy*
Common 1-year extension priced separately
Best for: People aged 50 or over with $24,000 in a Thai bank or $1,950 a month in pension income
Issa service fee: $225 in Thailand; $299 for a 1-year extension in Bangkok; bundled routes from $375
In-Thailand conversion routes may include $60 or $117 government lines
Money-back: Depends on the embassy and route: ask us before you apply
Foreign partners of a Thai national.
Issa fee
Start from $149
90-day marriage Non-O
Government fee
Set by embassy*
Common 1-year extension priced separately
Issa service fee is for the 90-day marriage Non-O only; extension and renewal routes priced separately in the app
90-day fee set by each embassy; $57 for a common in-country 1-year extension to immigration
Money-back: Depends on the embassy and route: ask us before you apply
Founders of certified startups.
Issa fee
$449
Refunded if endorsement is not approved
Government fee
~$300 per year of permission
Usually ~$600 for a 2-year SMART S · Paid only after endorsement
Paid only after endorsement is approved. At TIESC in Bangkok, ~$300 per year of permission (usually ~$600 for a 2-year SMART S visa). Embassy issuance may differ
Money-back: Issa service fee refunded if SMART S endorsement is not approved
Spouse or child of a Non-B visa holder.
Issa fee
Start from $149
90-day applied from abroad
Government fee
Set by embassy*
1-year extension in Thailand priced separately
Best for: Spouse or child of a Non-B visa holder
90-day route applied from abroad: $149 Issa service fee (About USD 149); government fee set by each embassy
1-year extension in Thailand: $299 Issa service fee (About USD 299) plus $57 government fee (About USD 59)
Money-back: Depends on the embassy and route: ask us before you apply
Employees of Bangkok companies (no special licence).
Issa fee
$759
Bangkok full-service package
Government fee
$210
With the Bangkok package
Best for: Employees of Bangkok companies whose business needs no specific operating licence. Outside Bangkok: the 90-day Non-B e-visa only (see section 16)
Issa service fee: $149 for 90-day e-visa only outside Bangkok
Government fee: $60 with the 90-day-only route
Money-back: Ask us before you apply
Travellers entering Thailand more than once.
Issa fee
$89
Issa service fee only
Government fee
Set by embassy*
Varies by embassy
Money-back: Not offered on this visa
University students applying from outside Thailand.
Issa fee
Free
0 THB Issa platform fee
Government fee
$90
Visa application fee
Best for: Students enrolled at a Thai university (bachelor's degree or higher), applying from outside Thailand
Issa Compass does not file the classic school ED visa
Money-back: No Issa service fee to refund
Long stay without proving income or savings.
Issa fee
$149
Deposit to start your file
Membership
Start from $19,500
Bronze membership · Government fees included
Bronze membership is 5 years; limited offer for new applications until 31 Dec 2026
Membership is paid to Thailand Privilege. Issa collects a separate $149 deposit to start your file
Government fees are included in the membership fee paid to Thailand Privilege
Money-back: Deposit rules apply; not the standard visa service guarantee
* Set by each embassy. Amounts vary by embassy and payment method.
Money-back guarantee
If Issa Compass files a pre-qualified visa application for you and it is not approved, Issa refunds its service fee. Government and embassy fees are never refundable. If applicable, course fee refunds follow partner policies. Terms apply. How pre-qualification works
If Issa Compass files a pre-qualified visa application for you and it is not approved, Issa refunds its service fee.
Government and embassy fees are never refundable.
For the DTV, the refund also covers an eligible partner course or gym fee. The DTV refund applies only if you apply from your country of citizenship or permanent residence, have a clean criminal record, and are not reapplying after an earlier Thai visa rejection.
If applicable, course fee refunds follow partner policies.
Issa Partner Network
Issa partners with licensed Muay Thai gyms and Thai cooking schools approved for the 5-year DTV visa. Each all-inclusive package covers your membership and visa paperwork. No guesswork, no hidden fees.
13 packages
$1,410for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$760for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,130for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,480for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$815for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,355for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,650for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$935for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$725for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,450for 9 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
from $2,172
+ $299 Full Service fee
$901
+ $299 Full Service fee
$1,065for 12 mo course
+ $299 Full Service fee
Already enrolled at a gym or school? Issa can cover your DTV visa.
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