Which Nationalities Are Exempt from the DTV Application Fee?

The standard DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) application fee is 10,000 THB. However, nationals of certain countries pay nothing at all — the fee is completely waived under bilateral agreements between Thailand and their home countries.

The Four Nationalities Exempt from the DTV Application Fee

Thailand has concluded "Reciprocal Visa Fee Exemption Agreements" with the following four countries. Nationals of these countries are exempt from application fees for all Thai visa types, including the DTV.

This exemption was not created specifically for the DTV. These bilateral agreements were established in the early 2000s and automatically apply to all new visa categories, including the DTV introduced in 2024. The exemption is confirmed in official announcements from the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul and the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

The Exemption Is Based on Nationality, Not Application Location

This is an important practical point: the fee waiver is tied to the applicant's nationality (passport), not to where they apply.

• A Korean national applying at a Thai consulate in Japan → Fee is waived
• A Japanese national applying at the Thai Embassy in Seoul → Fee is NOT waived (Japanese nationality)

Nationals of the four exempt countries receive the waiver regardless of which Thai embassy or consulate they use to apply.

What About Philippine Nationals?

Thailand and the Philippines do have a partial fee agreement, but it covers only stays of 59 days or less. Since the DTV is a 5-year long-term visa, Philippine nationals are not exempt from the DTV application fee.

For Other Nationalities (Including Japanese, American, European, etc.)

Most nationalities — including Japanese, US, UK, EU, and Australian nationals — are not covered by any fee exemption agreement with Thailand. The full 10,000 THB application fee applies.

For a breakdown of all DTV costs, see Golf DTV Cost Guide.

Summary

• The DTV application fee is waived for nationals of South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Tunisia
• The exemption is based on nationality (passport), not the location of application
• Philippine nationals are not exempt for the DTV (long-stay visa category)
• All other nationalities pay the standard 10,000 THB fee

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This article is based on official information from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thai embassy announcements. Requirements may change. Always verify with your applying embassy before submitting. Last updated: May 2026