Thailand DTV Visa: Complete 2026 Guide
Eligibility, the 500,000 THB balance requirement, 180-day entries, multi-entry validity up to 5 years, and how to apply from Thailand or abroad.
Read full guideFrom visas and work permits to company registration, accounting and legal support — one trusted Pattaya office has covered every step of expat and business life in Thailand for over 15 years.




The Thai system has a few hurdles to overcome — especially with the paperwork required for visas, work permits and company setup. We've been managing that paperwork for clients since 2010, so you don't have to learn it the hard way.
Be cautious of any agency or person without a real office or website — and of misleading quotes that quietly grow. We always tell our clients the total cost before we proceed. What you're quoted is what you pay.
You get the total cost in writing before we start: our professional fee and every government fee, itemised. No mid-process add-ons, no surprise extras, no vague estimates that quietly grow. If a case turns out to be more complex than it first looked, we tell you before we do the work, not after.
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Company formation, amendments, dissolution, bank accounts, BOI, licences, accounting, payroll, VAT and year-end audits.
Contracts, conveyancing, wills, marriage registration, notary public, personal tax returns and certified Thai–English translation.
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Maneerat Yamsaso
Founder · Visa & Business Expert
Thai Business Help was founded in March 2010 by Maneerat "Mam" Yamsaso. Before starting TBH, Mam spent many years inside Pattaya's property and development sector with several leading companies — building the network and inside-knowledge that still serves our clients today.
Mam has direct connections with the right people in the right places — immigration officers, DBD registrars, accountants and lawyers — which means quicker turnarounds and the best fair prices for visas, work permits and company services.
We work by appointment only so every client gets proper personal service. If there will ever be a delay, we'll let you know.
Why are we cheaper?
Lower overheads from a shared office building, and most new clients come from word-of-mouth referrals.
What makes us different?
Personal service, fair pricing and total transparency — we treat clients the way we'd want to be treated.
Unlike pop-up visa agents, we have a permanent, professional office in East Pattaya with plenty of parking. Walk in, meet our team in person, and get straight answers from people who will still be here next year.




Eligibility, the 500,000 THB balance requirement, 180-day entries, multi-entry validity up to 5 years, and how to apply from Thailand or abroad.
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Read full guideSix concrete reasons clients stay with us for years — and refer their friends, partners and colleagues.
Established in 2010 with deep on-the-ground experience navigating Thai regulations.
Visit our stylish office on Siam Country Club Road. Real people, real accountability.
Fixed quotes up front. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons mid-process.
Direct working relationships with immigration, DBD, and local government offices.
Clear communication from quote to completion — no language guesswork.
Visa, company, accounting, tax, legal — one office, one point of contact.
“Perfect service”
Lea Reimers
Local Guide · 33 reviews
“Best visa service I have used for many years and solved many issues”
Ayman Khalil
Local Guide · 4 reviews
“Top! Highly recommended”
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115 reviews in Pattaya City
“Good”
Sho Utsunomiya
Local Guide · 13 reviews
“Good service and very useful information”
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“Very help full”
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Full Help Centre with searchable answers for every service.
Thai bank transfer or cash at our Pattaya office only. All payments in Thai Baht (THB). No cards, cheques, crypto or international wire transfers.
Yes. Full payment is required in advance, with no exceptions — our professional fee plus any expected government fees, settled before work begins.
No. Our quoted price is for our professional service. Government fees (immigration, DBD, MFA, visa stamps) are passed through at cost and confirmed in writing before any work starts.
Most visa categories take 5–21 business days. Tourist visas are fastest at 5–10 days, while DTV and work permits typically take 14–21 days.
Generally no — Thai Limited Companies require 51% Thai ownership. Exceptions include BOI promotion, US Treaty of Amity, or a Foreign Business Licence.
Tell us your situation — we'll reply with clear next steps, a fixed quote, and an honest timeline. Usually within 24 hours.
Phone, WhatsApp, Line, email or in-person — whichever you prefer. No bots, no call-centres. Real people who handle your case from start to finish.
Address
238/6 M6, Siam Country Club Road, East Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Phone / WhatsApp / Line
0895 434 424
info@thaibusinesshelp.com
We typically reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.