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LTR Visa Thailand: Benefits and Privileges

LTR Visa Thailand: Benefits and Privileges is a strategic immigration and residency program launched by Thailand in 2022 through a Cabinet Resolution, not under the usual framework of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). It is a cross-sectoral initiative managed primarily by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) in collaboration with the Immigration Bureau and Revenue Department. Designed to align foreign residency with Thailand’s long-term economic, demographic, and innovation goals, the LTR Visa is a legally structured visa class that provides 10 years of residency, potential employment rights through a digital work permit, tax incentives, streamlined compliance, and access to…

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Buying a Condo: Requirements for Investment Visa

In the 2014 Expat Explorer Survey of over 9300 people between the ages of 35-54, Thailand emerged as the “best destination for expats looking for an improved lifestyle at a low cost.” Thailand is the third favorite over all destinations in Asia and seventh in the world. Sixty-nine percent of expats say that they have a higher quality of life and seventy-two percent say that they have more disposable income in Thailand than from their home country. It is not surprising that many foreign nationals want to move to Thailand. However most non-immigrant visas to Thailand are for a limited…

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Thailand Visa: Prohibited Individuals

Most foreign nationals who wish to enter Thailand are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the country. However, there are some foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering the country. The Immigration Act of Thailand (1979), Chapter 2 “Entering and Departing the Kingdom” provides a list of the types of foreign nationals who are prohibited from entering Thailand. The following foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Thailand. Aliens who have no genuine passport or valid document in lieu of passport cannot enter Thailand except for special circumstances. Aliens who do not have any way of supporting themselves while…

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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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Thailand Business Visa

Most foreign nationalities would like to stay in Thailand for a longer period. While they arrive in Thailand with the initial visa (such as tourist visa), if they wish to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days or if they are planning to come to Thailand and their purpose of visit is business, they can apply for a One year Thai visa or 90-day Thai visa. One year non-immigrant Thai visa You can apply for a 1-year multiple entry non-immigrant visa which will allow you to stay in Thailand and travel in and outside the country for 1 year.…

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Thailand Visa Requirements

A foreign national who is interested in entering Thailand whether to study, work, marry or retire is required to obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General. There are nationals of certain countries that do not require a visa if they meet Visa Exemption requirements which are as follows: Nationals of countries which are exempted from visa requirements when entering Thailand for tourism purposes. Such nationals will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 30 days. Nationals of countries which hold bilateral agreements with Thailand on the exemption of visa…

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7-day Visa Extension: Who can get it

Countries who belong to the visa exemption rule who entered Thailand by air on a 30-day stamp, can get a 7 day extension. The same set of countries under the visa exemption rule, who entered by a land border and obtained a 15-day stamp upon entry to Thailand, can still get a 7-day extension of stay.