What kind of Visa that i need to stay in Thailand?

To stay in Thailand long-term, the kind of visa you need depends on your purpose of stay. Here's a clear breakdown of the main visa types for long-term stay in Thailand:

1. Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A or O-X)

• O-A Visa: For applicants aged 50 and above, valid for 1 year (renewable).

• O-X Visa: For applicants aged 50+ from 14 eligible countries, valid for 5 years (renewable once).

• Financial requirements:

  • Bank deposit in Thailand of at least 800,000 THB, or

  • Monthly income of at least 65,000 THB, or

  • A combination of both

2. Marriage Visa (Non-Immigrant O)

• For foreigners married to a Thai citizen

• Initially valid for 90 days, extendable to 1 year

• Financial requirement:

  • 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (2 months before applying), or

  • 40,000 THB monthly income

3. Business or Work Visa (Non-Immigrant B)

• For foreigners working, investing, or running a business in Thailand

• Requires:

  • Employment or business invitation letter

  • Work permit approval

  • Often sponsored by a registered Thai company

4. Smart Visa (for skilled professionals or investors)

• For investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and specialists in targeted industries (e.g., tech, health, robotics)

• Benefits:

  • Stay up to 4 years

  • No work permit needed

  • Family members can also stay

5. Education Visa (Non-Immigrant ED)

• For studying at a Thai university, language school, or religious institution

• Usually valid for 90 days, extendable for up to 1 year

6. Thai Elite Visa

• Long-term residence visa valid 5 to 20 years

• Comes with VIP privileges (immigration fast track, airport services, etc.)

• Requires membership fee from 600,000 to 2 million THB+

7. Permanent Residency (PR)

• You can apply after living in Thailand on a non-immigrant visa for at least 3 consecutive years

• Requires:

  • Strong financial and employment background

  • Thai language proficiency (for interview)

Summary Table

Would you like help identifying the most suitable visa for your case, or do you want to know about the application process for one of the visa types?