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Thailand

Kingdom of Thailand

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Naturalisation

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

2,000/mo60 mo initial

Broader than pure nomad; remote workers can qualify under work-from-Thailand category.

Official application

Destination 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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