Pillar 01
Thai Visas & Long-Stay Residency
Thailand offers more long-stay pathways than at any point in its history, yet each scheme carries its own evidentiary standard. We match your profile to the correct category and assemble a submission built to withstand consular scrutiny.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Five-year multi-entry visa for remote workers, freelancers and soft-power participants.
- Validity
- 5 years, multiple entry
- Stay per entry
- Up to 180 days (+180 extension)
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)
Ten-year BOI-endorsed residence for high-net-worth individuals, pensioners and professionals.
- Validity
- 10 years (5 + 5)
- Reporting
- Annual, not 90-day
Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
Long-stay pathways for applicants aged 50 and over with deposit or pension evidence.
- Minimum age
- 50 years
- Deposit route
- 800,000 THB in a Thai bank
Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
Residence based on marriage to a Thai national or as a dependant of a foreign resident.
- Financial route
- 400,000 THB deposit or 40,000 THB monthly income
- Renewal
- Annual extension
Business Visa (Non-B)
Employment and investment-based residence sponsored by a Thai entity.
- Sponsor
- Thai employer or BOI company
- Corporate ratio
- 2M THB capital & 4 Thai staff per foreigner (standard)
Privilege / Elite Visa Advisory
Independent comparison of Thailand Privilege membership against government residence schemes.
- Programme
- Thailand Privilege Card
- Duration
- 5 – 20 years (tier-dependent)
Tourist Visa (TR) & Tourist Extensions
Single- and multiple-entry tourist visas, plus the in-country 30-day extension.
- Stay per entry
- Up to 60 days
- Extension
- Once, up to 30 days
Visa-Exemption Entry & 30-Day Extension
Advice on visa-exempt stays and extending them lawfully at immigration.
- Permitted stay
- Set by nationality policy
- Extension
- Usually once, up to 30 days
Thai Family Visa (Non-O) – Parents & Children of Thai Nationals
Long-stay visas and yearly extensions for parents and children of Thai citizens.
- Category
- Non-Immigrant O
- Extension
- 1 year, renewable
Education Visa (Non-ED)
Visas for students at Thai universities, schools and accredited language or training institutes.
- Sponsor
- Accredited institution
- Extension
- Per term / academic year
Volunteer Visa (Non-O) & Volunteer Work Permit
Visas for volunteers at registered Thai foundations, NGOs and charities.
- Sponsor
- Registered foundation / NGO
- Visa
- Non-Immigrant O
SMART Visa (BOI)
Up to four-year stays for talent, investors, executives and start-ups in targeted industries.
- Administered by
- Board of Investment
- Stay
- Up to 4 years
One-Year Extension of Stay
Yearly extensions for retirement, marriage, family, employment and study visas.
- Where
- Local immigration office
- File
- Up to 30 days before expiry
Change of Visa Type Inside Thailand
Converting from a tourist or exempt stay to a Non-Immigrant visa without leaving the country.
- From
- Tourist or exempt stay
- To
- Selected Non-Immigrant types
Thai Permanent Residence
Applications for permanent residency under the investment, employment, family and expertise categories.
- Window
- Annual, set by notice
- History
- 3+ years of extensions
Overstay, Blacklist & Visa Problem Resolution
Legal advice when a stay has expired, an extension was refused or a re-entry ban applies.
- Urgency
- Act immediately
- Bans
- Tiered by overstay length
Start with a Free Initial Case Assessment
Share your goal and documents. A licensed coordinator reviews eligibility and replies with next steps and a formal quotation.