Apply for the DTV at the Thai Embassy in The Hague

The Royal Thai Embassy in The Hague is the principal diplomatic mission for the Netherlands. If you hold a Dutch passport or a valid residence permit for the Netherlands, this is the embassy that will review your DTV application. Even if you're a non-Dutch citizen living in the Netherlands, as long as you can demonstrate legal residency – for instance with a verblijfsvergunning – your application is covered by The Hague. For those in the Dutch Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten or the BES islands), it's best to confirm with the embassy directly whether your application falls under their consular jurisdiction, as coverage can vary.

The Netherlands and Thailand enjoy excellent connectivity, with daily direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, often on KLM, EVA Air or Thai Airways. Flight time is around 11 hours, and the time zone difference is just 5 hours in winter (6 in summer), making it easy to maintain a remote work schedule from Thailand. The Hague itself is home to thousands of digital nomads, freelancers and expats who relish the city's international vibe and green spaces – a lifestyle that transitions beautifully to Thailand's co-working hubs. Whether you're a zelfstandige zonder personeel (self-employed without staff) or a remote employee for a Dutch company, the DTV offers a seamless way to base yourself in the Land of Smiles without giving up your European client base.

When presenting your financial evidence – you'll need at least 500,000 THB (~$15,000) – a Dutch bank statement (e.g., from ING, Rabobank or ABN AMRO) is perfectly acceptable. Ensure it shows your name, account number and balance clearly, and is issued in English or accompanied by a certified translation if in Dutch. For freelancers, a recent KVK uittreksel (chamber of commerce extract) combined with client contracts or invoices works well to prove your professional activity. Permanent employees should provide an arbeidsovereenkomst (employment contract) and a letter from their werkgever confirming remote work eligibility. Dutch documents do not typically require an apostille for Thai visa applications, but all supporting papers should be translated into English or Thai if they are not already in one of those languages.

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.