Smart Visa Thailand

The Thailand SMART Visa is a specialized visa program aimed at attracting talented professionals, investors, executives, and startup entrepreneurs to contribute to Thailand’s growing economy. This visa is tailored for individuals in targeted industries, also known as “S-Curve industries. These industries include: Automotives, Electronics, Tourism (affluent, medical, or wellness), Agriculture and Biotechnology, Future Food, Automation and Robotics, Transportation and Logistics, Biofuels and Biochemicals, Digital Technologies, Medicine and Medical Hubs, Aviation and Aerospace, National Defense,Environmental Research, Renewable Energy

This visa facilitates professionals to utilize their skills, contribute to economic growth, and enjoy a more streamlined process for living and working in Thailand. At Siam Thai Visa, we simplify the application process, ensuring you can focus on your professional goals while we handle the paperwork.

→ SMART Talent (T) Visa

For skilled professionals working in targeted industries.

• Monthly income: 100,000 THB or more.
• Work experience in science/technology related to targeted industries.
• Endorsement by a government agency (e.g., National Innovation Agency).

→ SMART Investor (I) Visa

For investors contributing to Thailand’s economy.

• Minimum investment: 20 million THB in technology-based companies or startups.
• Endorsement by agencies like the National Innovation Agency or Digital Economy Promotion Agency.

→ SMART Executive (E) Visa

For executives in leadership positions.

• Monthly income: 200,000 THB or more.
• At least 10 years of experience in targeted industries.
• Employer certification as a technology-based business.

SMART Startup (S) Visa

For entrepreneurs planning to launch or grow a startup in Thailand.

• Monthly income: 200,000 THB or more.
• At least 10 years of experience in targeted industries.
• Employer certification as a technology-based business.
• Eligibility Options:
  • 6-month visa: Plan to establish a tech startup endorsed by a government agency.
  • 1-2 year visa: Active participation in accelerator/incubation programs or substantial savings (600,000 THB+).

To apply for the SMART Visa, you will need the following documents:

• Biodata page of your passport or travel document
• Recent passport-sized photograph (taken within the last six months)
• Proof of current location
• Letter of Qualification Endorsement from the SMART Visa Unit (BOI)

At Siam Thai Visa, we assist in compiling and reviewing your documents to ensure a seamless application process.

The SMART Visa offers flexibility with its validity periods, depending on the category:

• Talent, Investor, Executive, or Startup: Up to 4 years (excluding Startup applicants, who may receive shorter durations)
• Multiple Entries: No need for re-entry permits

Siam Thai Visa helps you select the right stream and duration for your specific needs.

The SMART Visa offers numerous advantages over traditional visa types, including:

• Residency in Thailand for up to 4 years (excluding applicants under the Startup stream).
• Annual reporting to immigration authorities instead of every 90 days.
• Permission to bring family members, including spouses and children, under a Non-Immigrant Visa.
• Freedom to work without a work permit in targeted industries.
• Multiple-entry benefits, eliminating the need for a re-entry permit.

Whether you’re a professional in “S-Curve industries” or planning to establish a startup in Thailand, Siam Thai Visa ensures you meet all the eligibility criteria and make the most of these benefits.

If you need a long-term solution, consider the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa. With a 10-year validity, lower tax rates, and options for remote workers, the LTR Visa is an excellent alternative for professionals and families.

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