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Thailand Elite Visa

Thailand Elite Visa is one of the long-term visas classified as “Privilege Entry Visa”(PE) under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports established by the Thai government.
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Thailand SMART Visa Program

If you are a foreign investor and want to enter Thailand, you may qualify for a Smart Visa. These visas are specifically designed for investors and entrepreneurs. They offer multiple benefits and are available to qualified applicants. Among the benefits are fast-track immigration service and a maximum stay of four years. There are five types of SMART Visas, each with its own set of requirements.
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The Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa

The Thai government has announced that it will launch a new visa scheme targeting high-potential foreigners. It will offer a long-term resident visa, which will grant a tax advantage to qualifying foreigners. This visa scheme will be implemented from 1 September 2022. The government hopes to attract one million eligible foreigners over the next five years. The LTR visa is expected to be an important step towards the economic development of Thailand. It will facilitate foreigners to live and work legally in the country for a period of up to 10 years. A number of foreigners are expected to apply…
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O-A Thai Retirement Visa

Thailand is routinely on the lists for the best places to retire. Thailand is a lush, warm weather country with beautiful beaches and green mountains. Its locals are foreign friendly and has a large expat population. In parts of Thailand, it is not difficult to locate foreign cuisine, foreign books, and entertainment. The primary reason for Thailand’s appeal is that the cost of living is much lower than in the United States or any other Western country including Australia. Everything from rent, food, medical care, to the internet is 20% to 50% of the costs of most Western Countries. Thailand…
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Non-Immigrant Visa Application Inside Thailand

Millions of people are drawn to visit Thailand every year for different reasons. In many occasions, these people have initially travelled to Thailand on a tourist visa and then started looking for options on how to get an extension without having to leave the country. Fortunately to many, this may be a possibility depending on their qualifications. Travelling to Thailand initially on a tourist visa Holders of tourist visa may be able to apply for a different visa type in Thailand; thus, giving them the ability to extend their stay for up to one year at a time without the…
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Short business trip to Thailand and do I need a work permit?

Many foreigners enter Thailand for short business trips for a few days whether for the purpose of negotiating an agreement, to attend or to be a speaker at a conference, to provide technical support, or to source a local supplier, unaware that the purpose of their visit requires a work permit in accordance with Thai law. The Thai Labor law definition of “work” is very broad that it almost cover all of the activities by foreigners in Thailand doing business or work-related. Work is defined as any activity whereby one exerts energy or uses knowledge. Whether or not this business…
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Non Immigration “B” Visa – Business and Employment

There is a large number of expats working and starting businesses in Thailand. Thailand is a central hub in Southeast Asia and a leading developing economy in the region. Bangkok is the regional headquarters to many multinational corporations. With modern conveniences such as mass transit, high speed internet, and international shopping and dining, foreign expats would have no trouble experiencing a full, comfortable, and modern life in Bangkok. It is not surprising that the most requested information that our office receives are questions on working and starting a business in Thailand. Foreigners who want to work, start a business, or…
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Variety of Thailand Visas Available for Foreigners

There are a variety of Thailand visas available that allow foreign nationals to visit, live, or work in Thailand. The chart below provides a general outline of the requirements for the Thai visa. Unless the foreign national enters on a type of tourist visa waiver, all of the Thai visas require the foreign national to start the process at an overseas Thai consulate. The initial period of validity for a visa is generally one year with an approved stay of 30 days to one year after entry into Thailand. Applications for extensions of the visa varies depending on the type…
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Visa Run Crackdown in Thailand and Options for Expats

There has recently been news of a visa crackdown in Thailand as Thai border officials are closing off the ability for non-Thais from entry into Thailand if they have had multiple entries in the recent past. This is an attempt at stopping visa runs for the purpose of bypassing Thai immigration law. The crackdown has started at land border crossing and will be extended to international airports on August 12, 2014. A visa run is for nationals of countries who do not require a visa to enter Thailand. Thailand allows citizens of multiple countries around the world to enter the…
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