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Remote work & eligible activities
For overseas remote work, eligible Thai activities, and qualifying dependants. Understand the purpose and evidence before applying.
Explore this routeYOUR THAILAND VISA DESK
The right visa starts
with your life.
Remote work, retirement, family or a new opportunity. Compare every route on one page, see what each one asks of you, and skip the hours of forum threads.
Your purpose.
Your evidence.
Your next step.
A route comparison helps you ask better questions. The authorities decide eligibility.
COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS
Different routes.
Different reasons to come.
Start with the closest fit.
Check the details for your circumstances.
BOI qualification review
LTR
Professionals, pensioners & investors
An option for qualifying professionals, wealthy pensioners and global citizens. Start with a review of the relevant BOI category.
Explore this routeFormerly Thai Elite
Privilege
Longer stays through membership
Compare the official membership programme, formerly Thai Elite, with other routes before committing to a membership fee.
Explore this routeCompare O, O-A & O-X
Retirement
A new chapter at 50 and beyond
Compare retirement routes, financial evidence and ongoing obligations with a practical plan for everyday life.
Explore this routeVisa and work permission together
Business
Business visits & employment
Understand Non-Immigrant B, work permission and company documentation before planning a business or employment move.
Explore this routeA family plan, together
Marriage & family
Joining a Thai spouse or family
Make a clear family document plan for a Thai spouse or other qualifying family relationship.
Explore this routePurpose comes first
Study & activities
Language, Muay Thai & study
Compare genuine study and eligible activity routes with the school or provider before making a payment.
Explore this routeCOMPARE BEFORE YOU COMMIT
A clear route review
answers four questions.
- Does it fit what I intend to do?
Work, study, family and leisure are different purposes.
- Can I provide the evidence?
Use the current requirements of the authority handling your application.
- What is the full cost?
Separate official fees, service fees and third-party costs.
- What happens after arrival?
Know the length of permission, conditions and next deadlines.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Good questions.
Straight answers.
What people ask us most before they take the next step.
I’m still researching. Is it too early to talk?
That is a good time to start. You do not need a selected visa or a property shortlist. A first conversation helps put your options, timeline and next decisions in order.
Can you help with both my visa and my home?
Yes. We coordinate the visa questions and your housing search together, so the lease, location and arrival timeline make sense for the same move.
How will I know what I’m paying for?
Before paid work starts, ask for a written scope and fee breakdown. Official fees, our service fee and any third-party costs should appear separately. Changes need a revised quote.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
No. The embassy, BOI or immigration authority makes the decision. Our role is to explain the route, organise the evidence and help you understand what remains uncertain.
Do I need to buy property to move to Thailand?
Buying a home is not the starting point for every move. Many people begin with a rental. Visa permission and property ownership are separate questions that deserve separate checks.
What happens after I arrive?
We can coordinate the next steps for housing and settling in, then discuss Residency Care for the renewals and reporting relevant to your status. The scope is agreed around what you need.
LET’S MAKE IT FEEL POSSIBLE
You don’t need every answer.
Just a clear next step.
Retiring, working remotely, moving with family or starting a business? tell us where you are now. We will put the decisions in order, so you can stop researching and start planning.
Plan my move A free 15-minute conversation. No obligation.