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Citizens of over 60 countries — including the US, UK, EU, Australia, and most of Southeast Asia — can enter Thailand without a visa and stay up to 60 days (extended from 30 in 2024). You can extend once at an immigration office for an additional 30 days, giving a total of 90 days per entry.

Cost: Free on arrival.
Limitation: You cannot work legally. You are limited to 2 visa exemption entries per year if arriving by land border (air arrivals have no limit).

For nationalities not eligible for visa exemption (currently around 19 countries including China, India, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan), a Visa on Arrival grants 15 days stay. Apply at the VOA counter at international airports and major land borders.

Documents needed: Passport valid 6+ months, completed TM76 form, proof of onward travel, proof of accommodation, and 10,000 THB / 20,000 THB per family in cash.
Extendable: By 7 days at an immigration office (total 22 days).

Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate before travel. Grants 60 days per entry, extendable by 30 days at immigration (total 90 days). Single-entry costs approximately $40 USD depending on your country.

Why get this instead of visa exemption? Useful if your nationality only gets 30 days on exemption, or if you want a paper trail showing intent to stay longer.

Valid for 6 months from issue date, allowing multiple entries of 60 days each. Good for frequent visitors or those making border runs. Must show financial proof (~$7,000 USD in bank).

For those employed by a Thai company or doing business in Thailand. Requires a Work Permit — the visa and work permit are separate processes. Employers typically sponsor this. Valid 90 days initially, then extendable annually while employed.

Covers several sub-categories:
• Marriage: Spouse of a Thai national. Requires proof of marriage and 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (or 40,000 THB/month income).
• Parent of Thai child: Proof of relationship required.
• Retirement (under 50): Use Non-O with retirement-like financial proof before switching to O-A at 50+.

The classic retirement visa for those aged 50 and over. Valid 1 year, renewable annually.

Financial requirement: 800,000 THB (~$22,000 USD) seasoned in a Thai bank account for 2–3 months before applying, or a monthly income/pension of at least 65,000 THB (~$1,800 USD).
Health insurance: Required since 2019 — minimum 40,000 THB outpatient / 400,000 THB inpatient coverage.

For students enrolled at an accredited Thai institution. Commonly used for Thai language schools and universities. Requires an enrollment letter from the school. Valid for the duration of the course, renewable.

Launched in 2022, the LTR Visa is Thailand's flagship long-stay program — valid for 10 years (5+5 renewable) and comes with a streamlined work permit. There are 4 categories:

• Wealthy Global Citizens: $1M USD in assets + $80,000/year income or $500,000 invested in Thailand.
• Wealthy Pensioners: $80,000/year passive income (or $40,000 with $250,000 in Thai investment).
• Work From Thailand Professionals: $80,000/year income from a foreign company with 5+ years experience. Most popular category for remote workers.
• Highly Skilled Professionals: Working for Thai companies in targeted industries (biotech, digital, EV, etc.).

Tax benefit: LTR holders on categories 1–3 pay a flat 17% personal income tax rate on Thai-sourced income.

Formerly called Thailand Elite Visa, rebranded in 2023. A membership program — not a traditional visa — that grants long-stay rights with no financial proof or income requirements needed.

Packages (2026):
• Privilege Entry (5 years): 900,000 THB (~$25,000 USD)
• Reserve (10 years): 1,500,000 THB (~$42,000 USD)
• Elite Ultimate (20 years): 2,500,000 THB (~$70,000 USD)

Each entry grants a 1-year stay, renewable for the duration of your membership. Includes airport fast-track, government concierge services, and no 90-day reporting requirement.