The DTV visa fee is set by each Thai embassy or consulate and charged in local currency, so it varies by embassy. It is non-refundable, also after a refusal. Check the fee on your embassy's e-Visa page before you apply. Once you're in Thailand, one extension of stay of up to 180 days costs the standard Immigration extension fee (currently THB 1,900). The THB 500,000 you hear about is not a fee: it's the money you must show as financial evidence, and you keep it.
This guide separates three things that are often mixed up: what you pay the Thai government, what you must show, and what a service like ours charges. Figures come from official Thai government sources, checked on the date at the bottom of this page. Requirements and fees can change and differ by embassy, so always check your own embassy before you pay.
DTV cost at a glance
| Item | Amount | Paid to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTV visa application fee | Set by each embassy in local currency; non-refundable | Thai embassy or consulate (via the Thai e-Visa portal) | Your embassy's e-Visa page |
| Extension of stay in Thailand (one time, up to 180 days) | Standard Immigration extension fee, currently THB 1,900 | Immigration Bureau | Immigration Bureau fee list |
| Financial evidence | At least THB 500,000, shown, not paid | – | Thai embassy DTV pages |
| Criminal-record certificate | Set by the country that issues it | Issuing authority | Embassy DTV pages |
Is the DTV fee the same at every embassy?
No. Each embassy sets the fee in its own currency, so the amount differs. Check your embassy's e-Visa page when you apply. The fee is non-refundable.
The documents and the way each embassy checks them differ too, and the embassy can ask for an interview or extra documents. If you want your documents checked against your own embassy's checklist before you pay, that's what our Document Review is for.
What dependants pay
A spouse or child under 20 of a DTV holder can apply for their own DTV, with the main applicant's DTV and proof of the relationship. Each family member files their own application, so budget for a separate application for each person and check the fee with your embassy.
If you're applying as a family, remember that every applicant needs financial evidence. How a family can show it differs by embassy.
The THB 500,000 rule: a requirement, not a cost
Every DTV route, dependants included, needs financial evidence of at least THB 500,000. You don't pay this money to anyone. You show it, usually as a bank statement.
How you show it, and for which period, depends on the embassy. Read our guide to the DTV financial requirements for the details.
Is the fee refunded if the application is refused?
No. Thai visa fees are non-refundable, including after a refusal. That's one reason to make sure your documents fit your embassy's checklist before you pay.
What Thailand Visa Corp charges
Our prices are fixed and published. You only pay for the help you choose.
- Talk to a lawyer: a 40-minute video call with a Thai lawyer about your situation. After the call you get a short written summary, marked preliminary.
- Check my documents – THB 5,000. Document Review: our team checks your DTV documents against your route and embassy, lists corrections and missing evidence, and re-checks after you fix them. Our lawyer signs off the review before you receive it.
- Full DTV Application Support – THB 45,000. Lawyer-led preparation of your application. The price includes the government visa application fee for the application we manage. You pay a THB 10,000 deposit online (part of the total, non-refundable) and the balance by invoice. If your managed application is refused because of our mistake, we file again at no extra professional fee and cover the government fee. Other refusals don't include a free second application. Five-Year DTV Support aftercare is included.
- Family: a spouse or child managed at the same time gets 25% off the professional fee.
- Credits: if you upgrade within 30 days, the single highest fee you've paid in that time is credited toward the next service. Tell us at checkout and we'll apply it.
Do you need help with a DTV?
Many people apply on their own through the Thai e-Visa portal, and that's a reasonable choice if your case is simple and your documents match your embassy's checklist.
Professional help is worth it when:
- you're not sure which DTV category fits you (remote work, Muay Thai, culinary, medical or another activity);
- you've been refused before, or denied entry;
- you're applying with a spouse or children;
- your embassy asks for documents you don't have in the usual form (for example, proof of permanent residence since 31 August 2026).
Not sure where you stand? Check my eligibility (free) – about 3 minutes, preliminary results on screen.
DTV cost FAQ
How much is the DTV visa fee? It's set by each embassy and charged in local currency, so it varies. Check your embassy's e-Visa page before you apply.
What does a DTV extension cost? One extension of stay of up to 180 days is handled by the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. The standard extension fee is currently THB 1,900.
Do I have to spend the THB 500,000? No. It's financial evidence you show, usually through bank statements. You don't pay it to anyone.
Do my spouse and children pay too? Each family member files their own DTV application. With Thailand Visa Corp's Full DTV support, a dependant managed at the same time gets 25% off the professional fee.
Is the visa fee refunded if I'm refused? No. Thai visa fees are non-refundable.
What's included in Thailand Visa Corp's THB 45,000? Lawyer-led preparation, document review, forms and consistency checks, submission guidance, the government visa application fee for the managed application, a new application at no extra professional fee, with the government fee covered, if a refusal is caused by our mistake, and Five-Year DTV Support aftercare.
This guide is general, preliminary information, not legal advice. Requirements and fees change and differ by embassy. The Thai authorities decide every application.
Last updated from official sources: 11 October 2026. Written by: Thailand Visa Corp Team · Last reviewed: 12 October 2026.