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What documents do I need to move to Thailand as a Russia citizen?

Typical pathway: DTV

Last verified: August 5, 2026

• Russian international passport (original) (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Ordinary Russian Federation travel passport that must remain valid at least 6 months from the intended travel date; the DTV is issued for 5 years, so a passport with long remaining validity avoids having to transfer the visa to a new passport later.
• Scan/copy of the passport biodata page (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  A separate colour copy or upload of the personal-data page of the Russian passport, submitted in addition to presenting the original passport. This is a distinct checklist item from the passport itself.
• Biometric photograph of the applicant (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  One recent photo taken within the past 6 months, ICAO-standard: full-face, plain white background, no hat or tinted lenses. Uploaded as a digital file for the e-Visa application (not the same item as the passport copy).
• Completed DTV application submitted on the Thai e-Visa portal (before) — Source: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
  Online visa application form for the Destination Thailand Visa. Since 1 January 2025 all Royal Thai missions, including the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow, process DTV applications through the mandatory e-Visa system; the application must be lodged while physically outside Thailand. The Russia-post fee is charged in USD (approx. 350 USD) rather than in THB.
• Bank statement showing 500,000 THB equivalent (3 months) (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Official bank statement for the last 3 months with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB equivalent (for Russian applicants, typically a RUB or foreign-currency account statement). Funds must be 'seasoned' — held for at least 3 months. Cryptocurrency wallets and brokerage/investment statements are generally not accepted; verify accepted bank formats with the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow, as practice varies by mission.
• Proof of monthly income / salary slips for the last 6 months (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Payslips, remittance records or income statements covering 6 months, evidencing ongoing income from a source outside Thailand. This is a separate checklist item from the 500,000 THB balance statement.
• Foreign employment contract or employer certificate (Workcation category) (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Contract or letter of employment from a company registered outside Thailand. The MFA checklist requires it to be authenticated/legalised by the embassy of the country where the company is registered; for a Russian employer this normally means notarisation and legalisation in Russia. Verify the exact legalisation format with the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow — requirements vary by consulate.
• Company registration / business licence of the non-Thai employer or own company (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Copy of the corporate registration extract or business licence of the foreign employer, or of your own registered company (e.g. Russian EGRUL/EGRIP extract for an IP or OOO), authenticated by the embassy of the country of registration. Applies to employees and to self-employed owners.
• Freelance evidence pack: client contracts and recent invoices (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  For freelancers without a single employer: signed client contracts with non-Thai clients plus recent invoices/payment records. Since 2025 a CV or portfolio website alone is generally considered insufficient; documentary contracts are expected. Required only if you have no employment contract.
• Letter of acceptance from a Thai soft-power host organisation (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Alternative to the Workcation evidence: enrolment/acceptance letter from an accredited Muay Thai gym, Thai culinary school, sports or cultural programme, or a hospital letter for medical treatment. Programmes are generally expected to run at least 6 months; Thai language schools were removed from this category in 2025.
• Proof of your location/legal residence in the country of application (before) — Source: https://moscow.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/dtv
  Evidence that you are applying from outside Thailand and are legally present where you apply — e.g. Russian internal registration (propiska) or a utility bill if applying from Russia, or a residence permit/long-term visa if applying at a third-country mission such as Vientiane or Kuala Lumpur. Some missions refuse non-residents.
• Accommodation / long-stay evidence for Thailand (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  Some Royal Thai missions ask for a condominium rental agreement, lease or equivalent showing intended prolonged stay in Thailand. This is not uniformly enforced — verify with the specific mission before applying, as requirements may vary by consulate.
• Certified English translations of Russian-language documents (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  All supporting documents must be submitted in English or Thai. Russian-issued bank statements, employment contracts, company extracts and civil-status certificates therefore need certified/notarised English translations.
• Dependent relationship documents (marriage / birth certificate) (before) — Source: https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/n3gTFT2TOE/Visa_Requirements/Checklist_DTV.pdf
  For a spouse or unmarried children under 20 applying as dependents: Russian marriage certificate or birth certificate, translated and legalised, plus the primary applicant's passport biodata page and DTV visa/application reference. Dependents do not need to show separate 500,000 THB funds.
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submission (during) — Source: https://tdac.immigration.go.th
  Mandatory online arrival declaration replacing the paper TM6, completed within 72 hours before every arrival in Thailand by air, land or sea — including each re-entry on the 5-year multiple-entry DTV. Keep the TDAC reference number: it is needed for the online 90-day reporting system.
• Printed DTV e-Visa approval letter (during) — Source: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
  The approval issued by email as a PDF after e-Visa processing. Carry a printed copy for airline check-in in Russia/transit and for presentation to the Thai immigration officer at the border, since no visa sticker is placed in the passport under the e-Visa system.
• TM30 notification of residence (filed by the host/landlord) (during) — Source: Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th)
  The house owner, condo juristic person or landlord must notify Thai Immigration of your address within 24 hours of your moving in; hotels file it automatically. Obtain and keep the TM30 receipt/screenshot — without it the immigration office can refuse your 90-day report or extension.
• TM47 90-day notification of residence (after) — Source: Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th)
  Personal obligation under Section 37(5) of the Immigration Act for any foreigner staying more than 90 consecutive days on one permission of stay, which applies to DTV holders who do not leave. File in person, by registered post or online; window is 15 days before to 7 days after the due date. Late filing typically incurs a 2,000 THB fine. The counter resets only on re-entry to Thailand.
• TM7 application for extension of temporary stay (after) — Source: Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th)
  Filed at the local immigration office to extend the 180-day DTV entry once by a further 180 days, fee 1,900 THB. Submitted with passport, photo, TM30 evidence and address proof. Note that extending does not reset the 90-day reporting counter.
• Certificate of Residence from Thai Immigration (after) — Source: Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th)
  Immigration-issued residence certificate commonly requested by Thai banks for opening an account and by the Department of Land Transport for a Thai driving licence. Issued against passport, DTV entry stamp, TM30 and lease; availability and evidence required differ by immigration office — verify locally.
• Thai Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) application (after) — Source: The Revenue Department of Thailand (rd.go.th)
  If you are physically present in Thailand for 180 days or more in a calendar year you become Thai tax-resident and may need to register with the Revenue Department and file a return on assessable income brought into Thailand. Russian applicants should also check the Russia–Thailand double taxation treaty; confirm your position with the Revenue Department or a tax adviser.

Not legal advice. Based on cached research — verify with official sources before making decisions.

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