Thailand DTV visa in Kuala Lumpur: fee and who can apply (2026)
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur lists the DTV fee as RM1,600 (fee table of the embassy, price for multiple entries, in ringgit; fee page last updated on 15 July 2026); its page does not write a residence rule, so the general rule applies: proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply, since 31 August 2026 (official page updated on 7 September 2026, read on 30 October 2026).
DTV fee in Kuala Lumpur: RM1,600
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, official website: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated by the embassy on 7 September 2026); Visa Types, Fees & Requirements (updated by the embassy on 15 July 2026). Read on 30 October 2026.
Not legal or immigration advice. This page reports what the official pages of the Thai embassies and consulates said on the date we read them. Each mission decides on its own applications and can ask for more documents or an interview; paying the fee does not mean the visa will be granted, and the fee is not refunded. Check the official page of the mission and the Thai e-Visa website before you apply.
What the official page says
| Item | Official wording | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | RM1,600 ≈ €353 “DTV | Workcation (digital nomad/remote worker/ foreign talent/freelancer) | N/A | 1,600 |” · fee table of the embassy, price for multiple entries, in ringgit | Visa Types, Fees & Requirements updated 15 July 2026 |
| Who can apply here | Not written on the page (general rule: proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply) | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) updated 7 September 2026 |
| Also on the page | “The processing time for DTV may take approximately 1 month or more” | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) updated 7 September 2026 |
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, official website: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (updated by the embassy on 7 September 2026); Visa Types, Fees & Requirements (updated by the embassy on 15 July 2026). Read on 30 October 2026.
The rule since 31 August 2026
Since 31 August 2026 DTV applicants must submit proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where they apply and a criminal record certificate (Department of Consular Affairs, announcement of 28 August 2026). Applications submitted before that date follow the old rules. What changed.
Sources: announcement of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, dated 28 August 2026 (in Thai), as reported by the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka (pages read on 30 October 2026).
Not sure you need a DTV? Since 15 September 2026, British, Irish and US passport holders, among others, can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism. Visa exemption rules.
Other Thai missions in Malaysia
- Kota Bharu: fee RM1,600; residence: not written in the text of the page
Health cover for a long stay
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Questions people ask
How much is the DTV visa in Kuala Lumpur?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur lists the fee as RM1,600 (fee table of the embassy, price for multiple entries, in ringgit), on its page updated on 15 July 2026. Fees are not refunded.
Can I apply for the DTV in Kuala Lumpur if I do not live in Malaysia?
Since 31 August 2026 applicants must submit proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where they apply. This mission's page does not add its own wording.
How much money do I need for the DTV in Kuala Lumpur?
Most missions ask for at least 500,000 baht in bank statements over 3 months; this page does not give an amount.
Do I need health insurance for the DTV?
The DTV pages we read, this one included, do not list health insurance among the required documents.
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