Where to apply in Australia
DTV for Australians
- Police certificate
- AFP National Police Check is the national certificate. Canberra has not been confirmed to name a type for the DTV.
- Proof of residence
- Check with your mission
- Fee
- Check with your mission
- New South Wales residents apply to the Consulate-General in Sydney. Other states go to Canberra.
- Secondary sources disagree on the DTV fee in AUD, so check the mission page before paying.
Retiring in Thailand as a Australian
The Australian Embassy in Bangkok says it cannot verify income for Thai Immigration, and the Phuket consulate does not witness income declarations. Use the 800,000 THB deposit or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB paid into a Thai account.
- For the O-A, Thai missions generally ask for a police certificate and a medical certificate, each issued within 3 months, plus health insurance (3,000,000 THB or 100,000 USD cover is the current standard on several mission pages).
- Thai authorities have advised that certified copies of Australian income statements do not meet their evidence rules, per the Phuket consulate.
What Australians often run into
- Confirm the police certificate type and age limit with Canberra or Sydney before you order it.
- Plan to move pension income into a Thai account each month if you use the income route.
Questions from Australians
How long can Australians stay in Thailand without a visa?
30 days on the visa exemption. 30 days for tourism on the visa exemption from 15 September 2026, down from 60. One extension of up to 30 days at immigration is possible at the officer's discretion.
Where do Australians apply for a DTV?
At the Thai embassy or consulate covering your area of Australia, through the thaievisa.go.th e-visa portal. Since 31 August 2026 you must apply in your country of nationality or permanent residence.
Which police certificate do Australians need for a DTV?
AFP National Police Check is the national certificate. Canberra has not been confirmed to name a type for the DTV.
How do Australian retirees prove income in Thailand?
The Australian Embassy in Bangkok says it cannot verify income for Thai Immigration, and the Phuket consulate does not witness income declarations. Use the 800,000 THB deposit or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB paid into a Thai account.
Does Australia have a tax treaty with Thailand?
Yes. Australia has a double tax agreement with Thailand. Ask a tax adviser how it applies to you.
Sources
- TAT Newsroom: new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
- Royal Thai Embassy Canberra: DTV
- Royal Thai Embassy Canberra: visa (NSW residents to Sydney)
- Australian Embassy Thailand: consular FAQs
- Australian Consulate-General Phuket: notarial services
- Australian Embassy Thailand: police clearance
- Revenue Department: Thailand-Australia agreement
- Thai e-Visa portal
- MFA O-A / O-X checklist
- MFA Non-O retirement checklist
- Bangkok Immigration: extension of stay criteria
- Revenue Department: income tax guide (lists treaty partners)