Apply for the DTV at the Thai Embassy in Madrid

The Royal Thai Embassy in Madrid handles DTV applications for residents of Spain and Andorra. Spain’s time zone—CET (UTC+1) or CEST (UTC+2)—puts you 5 to 6 hours behind Thailand, which helps when coordinating with the e-Visa portal during Spanish working hours. Direct flights from Madrid or Barcelona to Bangkok typically involve one stop, making it easy to plan your travels once the visa is approved.

Applying from Spain is straightforward: the Thai e-Visa portal accepts your documents digitally, so there’s no need to mail your passport or queue at the embassy. However, the embassy retains the right to request further evidence, so it’s essential to get your paperwork right from the start.

To meet the DTV’s 500,000 THB (~$15,000, roughly €13,500) financial requirement, a Spanish bank statement ( extracto bancario ) from the last six months is the most common proof. If you hold investments or a savings account, those can be used as well—just ensure the documents clearly show your name and the balance. For remote workers, a contrato de trabajo stating your remote-working arrangement is ideal, supplemented by a letter from your employer confirming you can work from abroad. Freelancers ( autónomos ) should submit their certificado de alta en el RETA , recent invoices, and a professional portfolio.

If you’re applying under a soft-power category—such as muay thai training or Thai cooking courses—Spanish-language certificates from accredited academies are accepted, but you may be asked for an official translation into English or Thai. All non-English documents should be accompanied by a sworn translation ( traducción jurada ) to avoid delays.

Spain has a thriving community of Thailand enthusiasts—from authentic Thai restaurants in Madrid’s Lavapiés district to established muay thai gyms in Barcelona and Valencia. Many applicants are drawn by the affordable cost of living in Thailand compared to Spanish cities: a one-bedroom apartment in Bangkok can cost a fraction of what you’d pay in Madrid or Barcelona. This makes the DTV especially attractive for Spanish remote workers looking to stretch their income.

When you’re ready to fly, connections from Madrid-Barajas or Barcelona-El Prat to Suvarnabhumi usually take around 14–18 hours with a layover in the Middle East or Asia. The time difference works in your favour for asynchronous work—morning in Spain is afternoon in Thailand, giving you plenty of overlap with European colleagues.

General guidance only — not legal advice. The DTV is applied for online via the Thai e-Visa portal; mission jurisdictions and requirements change over time. Confirm details on the official portal or let our team handle it for you.