All visa types
Every way to stay in Thailand, by purpose
Choose why you are coming — we list every visa, extension and permit that fits, each with a detailed guide and official sources.
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Retirement & long stay
For people aged 50+ or with long-term income who want to live in Thailand.
- Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)
Ten-year BOI-endorsed residence for high-net-worth individuals, pensioners and professionals.
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
Long-stay pathways for applicants aged 50 and over with deposit or pension evidence.
- Privilege / Elite Visa Advisory
Independent comparison of Thailand Privilege membership against government residence schemes.
- Thai Permanent Residence
Applications for permanent residency under the investment, employment, family and expertise categories.
- Non-O-A Retirement Visa
Overseas retirement applications with insurance, health and background evidence.
- Non-O-X Long-Stay Visa
Long-stay retirement planning for eligible nationalities, with Thai banking and insurance review.
- Thai Citizenship by Naturalisation
Nationality-law eligibility review, evidence preparation and application planning.
Family & marriage
For spouses, children and dependants of Thai nationals or foreign residents.
- Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
Residence based on marriage to a Thai national or as a dependant of a foreign resident.
- Thai Family Visa (Non-O) – Parents & Children of Thai Nationals
Long-stay visas and yearly extensions for parents and children of Thai citizens.
- Student Dependant & Guardian Visa
Family stay planning for parents, guardians and eligible dependants of students in Thailand.
Work & business
For employees, directors, investors, experts and media working in Thailand.
- Business Visa (Non-B)
Employment and investment-based residence sponsored by a Thai entity.
- Volunteer Visa (Non-O) & Volunteer Work Permit
Visas for volunteers at registered Thai foundations, NGOs and charities.
- SMART Visa (BOI)
Up to four-year stays for talent, investors, executives and start-ups in targeted industries.
- Non-IM Investment Visa
Review of investment-linked visa classification, agency support and continuing stay conditions.
- Non-M Media Visa
Visa and accreditation coordination for qualifying foreign media assignments in Thailand.
- Non-RS Research Visa
Research-purpose immigration planning with Thai hosts and project-specific approvals.
- Non-EX Expert Visa
Specialist classification review for qualifying expert assignments in Thailand.
- MOU Migrant Workers: Myanmar, Laos & Cambodia
Employer-led recruitment and status planning under applicable bilateral labour arrangements.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
Issue, renewal, amendment and cancellation of work permits for foreign employees.
- Work Permit Renewal
Timely renewal of work permits aligned with your one-year extension of stay.
- Work Permit Amendment – Job Title, Workplace & Employer Details
Amending a permit when your position, workplace or employer details change.
- Work Permit Cancellation & Employer Transition
Lawful cancellation on resignation or termination, and moving to a new sponsor.
- Digital Work Permit (e-Work Permit)
Applying for and managing work permits through the Department of Employment's online system.
- BOI Work Permits (Single Window)
Fast-track work permits and visas for staff of BOI-promoted companies.
- One Stop Service Center Visas & Work Permits
Combined visa and work-permit processing for eligible companies and investors.
- Work Permits for Company Directors & Shareholders
Work authorisation for foreign directors who manage or sign for a Thai company.
- Work Permit Eligibility: Reserved Jobs, Capital & Thai Staff Ratio
Checking that the employer and role qualify before you apply.
Study, remote work & culture
For students, Thai-language and Muay Thai learners and remote workers.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Five-year multi-entry visa for remote workers, freelancers and soft-power participants.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
Visas for students at Thai universities, schools and accredited language or training institutes.
- Muay Thai & Thai Language Education Visas
Genuine study-route assessment for Thai language and Muay Thai programmes.
Medical & short stays
For treatment, tourism and visa-exempt visits.
- Tourist Visa (TR) & Tourist Extensions
Single- and multiple-entry tourist visas, plus the in-country 30-day extension.
- Visa-Exemption Entry & 30-Day Extension
Advice on visa-exempt stays and extending them lawfully at immigration.
- Medical Treatment Visa & Stay Planning
Treatment-based entry and extension advice with hospital evidence and accompanying-family review.
Staying compliant
Reports, extensions, re-entry, transfers and fixing problems.
- One-Year Extension of Stay
Yearly extensions for retirement, marriage, family, employment and study visas.
- Change of Visa Type Inside Thailand
Converting from a tourist or exempt stay to a Non-Immigrant visa without leaving the country.
- Overstay, Blacklist & Visa Problem Resolution
Legal advice when a stay has expired, an extension was refused or a re-entry ban applies.
- 90-Day Reporting
Online and in-person 90-day address notification for long-stay foreigners.
- Re-Entry Permits (Single / Multiple)
Preserve your extension of stay when travelling abroad.
- TM.30 Notification of Residence
Landlord and tenant compliance for foreign residents' addresses.
- Visa Transfer to New Passport
Transfer of current visa and extension stamps to a renewed passport.
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