Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
⚡ Quick Answer
Start with the visa category that best matches your purpose, then validate document readiness and timeline before applying to Thailand.
MigrantIQ visa database.
Official immigration authority
Thai Immigration Bureau / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision.
Work visas require a job offer from a sponsoring employer. Many lead to permanent residency and allow family members to join you.
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Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones.
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Thailand's Non-Immigrant B is the standard work visa, paired with a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour.
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Thailand's LTR is the 10-year residence visa for HNWIs, retirees, remote workers, and highly skilled experts, with tax and family benefits.
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Business · 3–9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 6–24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 15 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 20 working days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 4–12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 15 days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4–12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5–30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5–10 days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 15 days visa + 7–10 days work permit
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Work · 4–16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
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