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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
Migration · 1-3 months / —
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 2-6 weeks / —
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Migration · 2-4 weeks / —
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 1-2 months / —
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 2-4 weeks / —
PR pathway: No · 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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