Thailand Retirement Visa
Foreigners who are over the age of 50 and want to retire to Thailand are eligible to apply for a Thai Retirement Visa. Even though it is the more commonly-used term, the official term for a Thailand “Retirement Visa” is a Category “O” of the Non-Immigrant Visas for Thailand. Types of Thailand Retirement Visas The Thai…
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Becoming a Citizen of Thailand
Many expats who have been living in Thailand for a considerable amount of time decide to undergo the long process that leads to becoming a Naturalized Thai Citizen. Obtaining Thai Citizenship through naturalization is a long and often tiring process, which requires you to submit mountains of paperwork, deal with bureaucratic office after bureaucratic office,…
Thailand SMART Visa
Thailand launched the SMART Visa on February 1, 2018. It is an effort from the Thai government to develop the country’s targeted industries (ie. the 13 S-Curve industries) by attracting highly-skilled foreign workers or investors. This type of visa offers benefits that other types of visas for Thailand do not if you are eligible. Who…
Thailand Re-Entry Permit
Foreign nationals who visit Thailand or wish to stay there temporarily or permanently will have to apply for a Thailand Visa. Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries purpose, usually for a period of 30 days to 1 year. You are not allowed to re-enter Thailand if you leave the country with a single-entry…
90 Day Report Thailand
Foreigners who live in Thailand long-term have to report their current address to the Immigration Department every 90 days of their stay, even if the address does not change. This includes tourists, international students, foreign workers, retirees, and business travelers. In short, anyone who is not a Thai citizen and will be living in Thailand…
Thailand Transit Visa
If you need to travel through the territory of Thailand to make your way to a third country, you may have to apply for a Thailand Transit Visa. However, in addition to foreigners transiting in Thailand, the Thai Transit Visa is also issued to sportspeople and crew members who are traveling for reasons related to…
Thailand Student Visa
If you are a foreigner who has been admitted to a Thai School / Educational Institution, you have to get a Thai Student Visa before pursuing your studies as an international student in Thailand. Below are the requirements for Thai Student Visa application, its process, as well as the supporting documents you need. Thailand Student…
Thailand Business Visa
Foreign nationals who have to travel to Thailand for business-related purposes have to apply for a Thailand Business Visa. The Business Visa is a “B” Category of Thai Non-Immigrant Visas. Thai “B” Category Visas are issued for the following reasons: This article will detail some frequently asked questions regarding the Thailand Business Visa. Who Needs a…
Thailand Tourist Visa
Foreigners wishing to enter Thailand for sightseeing, vacation or other leisure activities have to apply for a Thai Tourist Visa, depending on their nationality. While the Thailand tourist visa is just for short-term purposes, the holder is not allowed to engage in any form of employment or other economical activity during their stay. Below are…