Thailand Tightens Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Requirements

• Thailand has introduced new documentation requirements for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applicants effective August 31, 2026.  

Thailand Updates Destination Thailand Visa Application Requirements 

Thailand’s Royal Thai Embassy in London announced revised requirements for supporting documents for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applications. The changes took effect on August 31, 2026, and apply to applicants filing through the e-Visa system.  

New Required Documents 

Under the updated requirements: 

• DTV applicants must provide proof of permanent residence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, or a British Overseas Territory, replacing the previous requirement to show evidence of current location.  
• All DTV applicants must submit a police clearance certificate (criminal record clearance) as a mandatory supporting document.  
• The police clearance certificate must have been issued within six months of the application submission date.  
• Dependents under the age of 16 may submit the primary DTV holder’s police clearance certificate.  

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