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Move to Chiang Mai, Thailand. The routes, mapped.
16 visa routes into Thailand, each with its real required-document list — pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Asia
- Visa routes
- 16
- Coverage
- Flagship
From the US
US → Thailand. The money facts.
Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.
- US tax treaty
- Yes
- Totalization
- No
- Double-tax risk
- Medium
- Setup cost
- $5,000 to $35,000
Visa routes
How you can legally move to Thailand.
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) . Highly-Skilled Professionals
5 years$6,667/mo~4 wks processing$1,400 feeRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification Statement BOI Target Industry
- Income Statements 2yr 80K USD
- Employment Contract Target Industry
- Work Experience 5yr Verification
- Masters Degree Verification
- Health Insurance LTR Thailand
- +3 more
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) . Wealthy Global Citizens
5 years$6,667/mo~4 wks processing$1,400 feeRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Asset Verification Statement 1M USD
- Income Statements 2yr 80K USD
- Thai Investment Proof 500K USD
- Health Insurance LTR Thailand
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Hague Apostille (US)
- +1 more
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) . Wealthy Pensioners
5 years$6,667/mo~4 wks processing$1,400 feeRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Pension Verification Statement
- Income Statements Passive 80K USD
- Thai Investment Proof 250K USD
- Health Insurance LTR Thailand
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Hague Apostille (US)
- +1 more
Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) . Work-from-Thailand Professionals
5 years$6,667/mo~4 wks processing$1,400 feeRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification Statement Public Listed Or 150M Revenue
- Income Statements 2yr 80K USD
- Employment Contract Foreign Employer
- Work Experience 5yr Verification
- Health Insurance LTR Thailand
- FBI Background Check ·a
- +2 more
Non-Immigrant Visa O-X (Long Stay)
5 years~6 wks processing$280 feeRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Birth Certificate Age Verification
- Thai Bank Account Statement 3M THB
- Income Verification 1.2M THB Annual
- Health Insurance Thai Approved 40K 400K
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Hague Apostille (US)
- +2 more
SMART Visa
4 years~4 wks processingRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Employer Verification BOI Target Industry
- Income Statements 200K THB Monthly
- Educational Credentials Diploma Apostilled
- Work Experience Verification
- Health Insurance Thailand
- FBI Background Check ·a
- +2 more
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
5 years~3 wks processing$280 feeRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Bank Statements 6mo 500K THB
- Employer Verification Remote Work Abroad
- Freelance Client Contracts
- Soft Power Activity Proof Thai Curriculum
- DTV Application Form Thai Evisa
Non-Immigrant Visa O . Retirement (commonly called O-A)
1 year$1,800/mo~4 wks processing$55 feeRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Birth Certificate Age Verification
- Thai Bank Account Statement 800K THB
- Income Verification 65K THB Monthly
- Health Insurance Thai Approved 40K 400K
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Hague Apostille (US)
- +2 more
Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education)
3 monthsRenewable
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- MOE Approval Letter ED Visa
- School Acceptance Letter
- Bank Statements Personal 20K THB
- Educational Credentials Prior Diploma
- Visa Application Form Non Immigrant ED
Non-Immigrant Visa O . Marriage (Thai Spouse)
3 months$1,100/mo~4 wks processing$55 feeRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Thai Marriage Certificate Kor Ror 2
- Thai Spouse ID Card And Tabien Baan
- Thai Bank Account Statement 400K THB
- Income Verification 40K THB Monthly
- Marriage Photos Proof Of Relationship
- FBI Background Check ·a
- +2 more
Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business and Work)
VariesRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Thai Employer Sponsorship Letter
- WP3 Ministry Of Labour Approval Letter
- Thai Employer Registration Documents
- Bank Statements Personal 20K THB
- Educational Credentials Diploma
- Work Experience Verification
- +1 more
Permanent Residency (PR)
Varies$2,222/mo$210 feeRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Non Immigrant Visa 3 Year Continuous Proof
- Work Permit Annual History
- Income Tax Returns 2yr
- Bank Statements 2yr
- Thai Health Insurance Proof
- FBI Background Check ·a
- +3 more
Thai Citizenship (Naturalization)
Varies$2,222/mo$140 feeRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- PR Certificate And Alien Book
- Income Tax Returns 3yr
- Work Permit History
- Thai Spouse Marriage Certificate
- Thai Bank Statements 3yr
- FBI Background Check ·a
- +3 more
Thailand Privilege Visa (formerly Thai Elite)
Varies~4 wks processingRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Thailand Privilege Application Form
- Membership Fee Payment Proof
- Background Check Self Declaration
Tourist Visa (TR)
Varies~2 wks processing
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Bank Statements Personal 20K THB
- Round Trip Flight Reservation
- Hotel Booking Or Accommodation Proof
- Visa Application Form Tourist Thailand
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Varies$55 fee
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Round Trip Flight Within 15 Days
- Hotel Booking Or Accommodation Proof
- Bank Statements Personal 10K THB
- Visa On Arrival Application Form
Which route is right for you?
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