🇹🇭Visa options for Thailand

Thailand offers 36 visa and permit types across 7 categories — from tourist and retirement visas to SMART Visas for investors and startups, LTR Visas for remote workers and pensioners, Thailand Elite membership, and a permanent residency pathway. 7 lead to PR; 29 don't require a job offer. Here's every Thailand visa tracked by VisaMatch.

36permit types

7categories

7PR pathways

29no job needed

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Visa categories in Thailand

Visitor6 Work12 Special13 Family2 Study1 Permanent1 Humanitarian1

All Thailand visa types

Visitor (6)

Visa Exemption (30-day) Visitor
Citizens of 57 countries may enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism purposes.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) Visitor
Citizens of 19 countries not eligible for visa exemption can obtain a tourist visa on arrival at designated international airports and land borders.
Tourist Visa — Single Entry (TR) Visitor
Single-entry tourist visa for tourism, recreation, medical treatment, or short-term sport activities.
Tourist Visa — Multiple Entry (METV) Visitor
Multiple-entry tourist visa valid for 6 months, allowing multiple entries of up to 60 days each for tourism purposes.
Special Tourist Visa (STV) Visitor
Long-stay tourist visa for foreigners wishing to stay in Thailand for up to 90 days, targeted at long-term tourists and remote workers.
Transit Visa (TS) Visitor
For passengers transiting through Thailand en route to another country.

Work (12)

Non-Immigrant Visa B — Business/Work Work
The primary work visa for foreigners employed by a Thai company or conducting business in Thailand. Required to obtain a Work Permit.
Non-Immigrant Visa B-A — Investment/Business Work
For foreign investors and business owners who invest at least THB 10 million in Thailand.
Non-Immigrant Visa EX — Expert Work
For highly skilled foreign experts invited by Thai government agencies or BOI-promoted companies.
Non-Immigrant Visa M — Media Work
For foreign journalists, filmmakers, and media professionals working in Thailand.
Non-Immigrant Visa RS — Research/Science Work
For foreign researchers and scientists conducting approved research at Thai academic or research institutions.
Non-Immigrant Visa B — BOI Promoted Company Work
Streamlined Non-Immigrant B visa for employees of BOI-promoted companies, with faster processing at BOI One-Stop Service Center.
SMART Visa — Startup (Type T) Work
For startup founders and entrepreneurs operating BOI-approved startups or in Thailand's targeted industries. Provides 4-year stay and work permit integration.
SMART Visa — Investor (Type I) Work
For foreign investors making significant investments in Thai businesses in targeted industries, including direct investment and VC funds.
SMART Visa — Executive (Type E) Work
For highly skilled senior executives working in BOI-promoted companies or targeted industry businesses in Thailand.
SMART Visa — Dependent (Type O) Work
For spouses and children (under 20) of SMART Visa T, I, or E holders.
Long-Term Resident Visa — Work-from-Thailand Professional Work
10-year LTR visa for remote workers employed by overseas companies who wish to live and work remotely from Thailand.
Long-Term Resident Visa — Highly Skilled Professional (HiP) Work
10-year LTR visa for highly skilled professionals employed in Thailand in targeted S-curve industries, academia, or Thai government projects.

Special (13)

Non-Immigrant Visa O-A — Long Stay (Retirement) Special
Long-stay retirement visa for foreigners aged 50 and above who meet financial requirements, allowing extended residence in Thailand.
Non-Immigrant Visa O-X — Long Stay 10-Year Special
10-year long-stay visa for retirees aged 50+ who meet higher financial thresholds, with 5-year validity stamps renewed every 5 years.
Non-Immigrant Visa R — Religious Special
For foreign nationals engaged in religious activities in Thailand, including monks, missionaries, and religious teachers.
Non-Immigrant Visa F — Official/Government Special
For government officials, diplomats on non-official trips, and those on official missions not covered by diplomatic visas.
Non-Immigrant Visa IB — Investment and Business Special
For investors and entrepreneurs under BOI-promoted investment projects or holding significant business presence in Thailand.
Non-Immigrant Visa O — Volunteer Special
For foreigners performing volunteer work with registered non-profit or charitable organizations in Thailand.
Long-Term Resident Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen Special
10-year LTR visa for high-net-worth individuals with passive income or assets, allowing long-term residence in Thailand with tax incentives.
Long-Term Resident Visa — Wealthy Pensioner Special
10-year LTR visa for retirees aged 50+ with reliable passive income (pensions, dividends, etc.), replacing the O-A retirement visa for qualifying applicants.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) — Easy Access (5-year) Special
Entry-level Thailand Elite membership providing 5-year multi-entry residence visa with premium services and airport assistance.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) — Reserve (5-year, transferable) Special
5-year transferable Thailand Elite membership that can be gifted or transferred to another person once.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) — Delight (10-year) Special
10-year Thailand Privilege membership with enhanced airport and government services for long-stay residents.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) — Prestige (15-year) Special
15-year Thailand Privilege membership with full premium concierge and government services.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) — Elite Ultimate Privilege (20-year) Special
The top-tier 20-year Thailand Privilege membership with maximum VIP services, concierge, and government facilitation.

Family (2)

Non-Immigrant Visa O — Family of Thai National Family
For foreign spouses, parents, and children of Thai nationals, or foreign parents/guardians of Thai children.
Non-Immigrant Visa O — Dependent of Foreign Worker Family
For spouses and children of foreign nationals holding valid Non-Immigrant B or other long-stay visas in Thailand.

Study (1)

Non-Immigrant Visa ED — Education/Study Study
For foreigners studying at Thai educational institutions, including universities, language schools, Muay Thai academies, yoga schools, and Buddhist temples.

Permanent (1)

Permanent Residence (Thailand PR) Permanent
Permanent residence in Thailand for foreigners who have held a non-immigrant visa for 3+ consecutive years and meet qualification criteria. Annual quota of 100 per nationality.

Humanitarian (1)

Non-Immigrant Visa O — Medical Treatment Humanitarian
For foreigners seeking medical treatment at recognized Thai medical institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Thailand

How many visa types does Thailand offer?

Thailand offers 36 visa and permit types across 7 categories — covering work, study, family, retirement, investment, and permanent-residency pathways.

Can I move to Thailand without a job offer?

Yes — 29 of Thailand's 36 visa types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include tourist and retirement visas, the LTR Wealthy Global Citizen and Pensioner visas, Thailand Elite membership visas, and family visas.

Does Thailand offer a pathway to permanent residency?

Yes. 7 of Thailand's visa types lead to permanent residency. PR requires 3+ years of continuous non-immigrant visa extensions, a Thai language test, income proof, and annual quota applies (100 per nationality). LTR visa holders may expedite the PR application.

What is the LTR Visa and who qualifies?

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa is a 10-year visa issued by the BOI for four groups: Wealthy Global Citizens (USD 80K/year income or USD 1M assets), Wealthy Pensioners (USD 40K/year passive income, age 50+), Work-from-Thailand Professionals (USD 80K/year employed by overseas company), and Highly Skilled Professionals (USD 80K/year in targeted Thai industries). No annual renewals — just a 5-year stamp renewed once.

How do I check my eligibility for Thailand?

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