Thailand Updates Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Application Requirements
From 31 August 2026, Thai diplomatic missions require additional supporting documents for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applications. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka and the Royal Thai Embassy in London each published their own announcement, and the details differ by mission.
Before
Before 31 August 2026, DTV applications were assessed under the supporting-document requirements in force before these announcements. Osaka states that applications submitted before that date are considered under those earlier requirements, and London states that the new residence document replaces a previously required document indicating the applicant's current location.
After (Current)
Thai diplomatic missions have announced that, from 31 August 2026, applicants for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) must submit additional supporting documents. Announcements are published mission by mission, and the details are not identical. **Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka:** effective from 31 August 2026, DTV applicants must submit (1) proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where the visa application is submitted, and (2) a certificate of criminal record clearance issued by the country or territory of the applicant's nationality or permanent residence. These documents are in addition to the existing supporting documents. Applications submitted before 31 August 2026 are considered under the supporting-document requirements that applied before the announcement. **Royal Thai Embassy, London:** the adjustments take effect from 31 August 2026 at 00:00 Thailand local time. A certificate of criminal record clearance is required as a mandatory supporting document for all DTV applicants, and it must be issued within 6 months of the date of submission (for example an ACRO certificate or an Irish police certificate). The e-Visa system will require applicants to submit proof of permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or the British Overseas Territories, replacing the previously required document indicating their current location. **Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Department of Consular Affairs):** a notice on the supporting-document adjustment is listed on the consular website, dated 28 August 2026. This article relies on the Osaka and London announcements for the detailed requirements.
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Aug 31, 2026
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At a Glance
From 31 August 2026, Thai diplomatic missions require additional supporting documents for Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applications. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Osaka and the Royal Thai Embassy in London each published their own announcement, and the details differ by mission.
DTV applicants whose applications are submitted on or after 31 August 2026 through missions that have published these requirements. Applicants filing through Osaka should follow the Osaka announcement; applicants filing through London should follow the London announcement. Applicants using other missions should check that mission's own announcement.
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Current Situation
Thai diplomatic missions have announced that, from 31 August 2026, applicants for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) must submit additional supporting documents. Announcements are published mission by mission, and the details are not identical. **Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka:** effective from 31 August 2026, DTV applicants must submit (1) proof of permanent residence in the country or territory where the visa application is submitted, and (2) a certificate of criminal record clearance issued by the country or territory of the applicant's nationality or permanent residence. These documents are in addition to the existing supporting documents. Applications submitted before 31 August 2026 are considered under the supporting-document requirements that applied before the announcement. **Royal Thai Embassy, London:** the adjustments take effect from 31 August 2026 at 00:00 Thailand local time. A certificate of criminal record clearance is required as a mandatory supporting document for all DTV applicants, and it must be issued within 6 months of the date of submission (for example an ACRO certificate or an Irish police certificate). The e-Visa system will require applicants to submit proof of permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or the British Overseas Territories, replacing the previously required document indicating their current location. **Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Department of Consular Affairs):** a notice on the supporting-document adjustment is listed on the consular website, dated 28 August 2026. This article relies on the Osaka and London announcements for the detailed requirements.
What Stayed the Same
The new documents are additional: Osaka states they must be submitted in addition to the existing supporting documents for DTV applications. Applications submitted before 31 August 2026 are considered under the earlier requirements, according to Osaka.
What This Means
The new rules add a criminal record clearance certificate and a proof-of-permanent-residence document to DTV applications. Which residence document applies, and whether a validity window is stated for the certificate, depends on the mission announcement. Osaka ties residence to the country or territory where the application is filed; London describes residence in the UK, Ireland or the British Overseas Territories and states a 6-month issuance window for the certificate. No validity window is stated in the Osaka announcement.
Who Is Affected
DTV applicants whose applications are submitted on or after 31 August 2026 through missions that have published these requirements. Applicants filing through Osaka should follow the Osaka announcement; applicants filing through London should follow the London announcement. Applicants using other missions should check that mission's own announcement.
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What You Should Do
Confirm which mission or e-Visa channel your application is submitted through, and read that mission's announcement.
Arrange a certificate of criminal record clearance. Osaka accepts one issued by the country or territory of your nationality or permanent residence; London requires one that is issued within 6 months of your submission date.
Prepare proof of permanent residence as that mission describes it (Osaka: the country or territory where you file; London: the UK, Ireland or the British Overseas Territories).
Keep your existing DTV supporting documents ready, because the new documents are required in addition to them.
If you filed before 31 August 2026, Osaka states your application is considered under the earlier requirements.
Key Takeaway
From 31 August 2026, DTV applications need additional supporting documents, notably a criminal record clearance certificate and proof of permanent residence. Follow the announcement of the mission you apply through, as Osaka and London word the requirements differently.
Sources & References
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Osaka: Announcement on updated requirements for DTV
Royal Thai Embassy, London: Adjustment of supporting documents for DTV
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Consular Affairs: supporting-document adjustment notice (28 Aug 2026)
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