Thailand
Kingdom of Thailand
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
35%
Corporate tax
20%
Territorial tax
Yes
Wealth tax
No
Crypto tax
Capital Gains
Unemployment
0.73%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
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Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Digital nomad
Broader than pure nomad; remote workers can qualify under work-from-Thailand category.
Official applicationDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Digital nomad
A five-year multiple-entry visa launched in 2024 for remote workers (workcation) and Thai soft-power activities, allowing 180-day stays per entry.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (Family / Spouse of Thai National)
Family
A family visa for foreigners married to Thai nationals or accompanying close family, with an initial 90-day stay extendable yearly; it does not grant the right to work.
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
General residence
A 10-year BOI-administered visa for high-potential foreigners across four categories, with a digital work permit and tax and re-entry benefits.
Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Retirement / Long Stay)
General residence
A long-stay retirement visa for applicants aged 50 and over with the required savings or pension income; employment of any kind is prohibited.
SMART Visa
Skilled Migration
A BOI visa for talent, investors, executives and startup founders in targeted industries, granting up to four years of stay with no separate work permit required.
Non-Immigrant Visa "B" + Work Permit
Sponsored work
Thailand's standard employment route: a Non-Immigrant "B" visa from a Thai mission plus a separate work permit issued by the Department of Employment.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Asia/Bangkok
Timezone
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Population
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