Golden temple chedi in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Southeast Asia

🇹🇭 Thailand

Thailand remains the anchor of the Southeast Asia nomad circuit, huge community, cheap cost of living, and a genuinely nomad-friendly visa.

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Visa route

Scheme

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Maximum stay

180 days per entry, valid 5 years

Income or savings

~$14,000 in savings

Difficulty

Easy

Summary figures carried over from the earlier site and not individually dated. The audited, sourced version is in the tracker: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (checked 28 Sept 2026), LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professional (checked 29 Sept 2026).

Full guide: Thailand DTV Visa: Requirements, Fees by Embassy

Cities in Thailand

Figures are planning estimates. Method