Thailand visas
12 routes, checked against official sources
Study
Work
- LTR Visa, Highly-Skilled ProfessionalA Long-Term Resident (LTR) category for experts in Thailand's targeted industries working for a Thai business, higher-education institution, research institu...THB 50,000
- LTR Visa, Work-from-Thailand ProfessionalA Long-Term Resident (LTR) category for remote workers employed by well-established companies abroad. 10-year (5+5) renewable residence with a digital work p...THB 50,000
- Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work PermitThe standard route for working legally in Thailand. The Non-Immigrant B visa allows you to enter and apply for a work permit. You must have a work permit bef...THB 2,000 (single entry) · 4 weeks
- SMART VisaA premium visa for top-tier talents, investors, executives, and startups in Thailand's 12 targeted S-curve industries (digital, biotech, automation, aviation...THB 10,000/yr · 30 days
Family
Business and investment
- BOI Promoted Investment VisaFor investors in BOI-promoted businesses in Thailand. BOI promotion provides a package of benefits including corporate tax exemptions, land ownership rights,...THB 2,000 (single entry) · 4 months
- LTR Visa, Wealthy Global CitizenOne of Thailand's four Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa categories: a 10-year (5+5) renewable residence for wealthy individuals holding at least USD 1 million i...THB 50,000
Tourism and short stays
- Tourist Visa / Visa ExemptionThailand is one of the easiest countries to visit in Asia. Most nationalities are exempt from a visa for 30 to 60 days. The tourist visa (TR) allows stays of...THB 1,000 · 5 days
- Transit VisaA short-stay visa for travellers transiting Thailand to a third country (category 'TS'), participating in sports (category 'S'), or serving as crew of a conv...THB 800
Retirement
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy PensionerThailand's premium 10-year visa for wealthy retirees with passive income. Includes a 90-day reporting exemption (report annually instead), fast-track governm...THB 50,000 · 20 business days
- Non-Immigrant O-A Visa (Retirement)Thailand's dedicated long-stay retirement visa for those aged 50 and over. One of Asia's most popular retirement destinations, low cost of living, warm clima...THB 5,000 (multiple entry) · 2 weeks