Thailand draws travellers for tourism, business, and long-term relocation, each with its own entry route. This category covers the practical side of that: how to apply for a Thailand tourist visa, what the Smart Visa offers entrepreneurs and investors setting up a business in the country, and the eligibility and process for Thai citizenship. Each guide focuses on current application steps, fees, and requirements rather than general travel advice, and is updated as Thailand’s immigration rules change.
Key Takeaways Foreign nationals can acquire Thailand citizenship mainly through naturalization based on permanent residency, or through marriage to a Thai citizen, which shortens the residency requirement. General naturalization applicants must be at least 20 years old, hold Thai permanent residency for a minimum of […]
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Key Takeaways • The Thailand Smart Visa was narrowed in 2025: only two categories remain, SMART S (startup founders) and SMART O (their dependants). Talent, Investor, and Executive categories were discontinued. • Anyone who would previously have applied under Talent, Investor, or Executive should now
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Key Takeaways • There are several distinct types of Thailand visa, grouped broadly into short-stay (tourist), study, long-term/retirement, work and investment, permanent residency, and citizenship. • A Thailand tourist visa (e-Visa, Visa on Arrival, or exemption) covers stays of up to 60 days and suits
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Thailand Tourist Visa Key Takeaways • Thailand offers three separate routes for tourists: visa exemption, Visa on Arrival (VOA), and a Tourist Visa (TR) or e-Visa applied for in advance. • As of July 2026, the standing 60-day visa exemption for eligible nationalities remains in
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