We work closely with our trusted local visa partners to always find the best option for you, providing full support throughout the process – sometimes even before you arrive. With countless possibilities available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming, so we guide you step by step to ensure a smooth and stress-free experience.

Main Visa Types in Thailand

1. Tourist Visas

• Visa exemption: citizens of certain countries (e.g., EU) may stay 30–60 days without a visa, extendable locally by +30 days.

• Tourist Visa: single-entry, valid for 60 days, extendable by +30 days.

• Visa on Arrival: for citizens of ~31 countries, valid for 15 days.
  Ideal for short stays, holidays, or business visits.

2. Transit Visa

• For short stays or layovers.

• Duration: up to 60 days.

3. Non-Immigrant Visas (initial 90 days, extendable to 1 year)

• Non-Immigrant B (Business): for employment or starting a business. Requires a work permit.

• Non-Immigrant ED (Education): for studying at language schools or universities.

• Non-Immigrant O (Other): family reunion (Thai spouse, children), voluntary work, or other special purposes.

• Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement, 1 year): for applicants over 50, meeting financial requirements. Renewable annually.

• Non-Immigrant O-X (Retirement, 5–10 years): long-term retirement visa with higher financial requirements. Initial 5 years, renewable for another 5.
  Perfect for work, study, family reunion, or retirement.

4. Special Long-Term Visas

• Retirement Visa: over 50, requires approx. 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or sufficient monthly income. Renewable annually.

• Thai Elite Visa (Privilege Visa): 5–20 years, available with membership fees (USD 16,000–60,000). Includes VIP services such as fast-track immigration, lounge access, and concierge.

• LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident): 10 years for categories like high-income foreigners, retirees, highly skilled professionals, and remote workers. Includes tax benefits and simplified work permits.

• DTV (Destination Thailand Visa – Digital Nomad Visa): valid for 5 years, with max. 180 days per year, extendable by +180 days. Designed for freelancers, remote workers, and digital nomads.

• Smart Visa: for innovators, startup founders, researchers, and specialists. Valid up to 4 years without a separate work permit.

Summary

• Short stay: Tourist Visa / Visa Exemption

• Work or study: Non-Immigrant B / ED

• Family or retirement: Non-Immigrant O, O-A, O-X

• Digital nomads & investors: DTV, LTR, Smart Visa

• Premium long-term option: Thai Elite Visa