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Our consultations last for a period of up to 1 hour and are conducted by expert immigration specialists who are fluent in English, French and Thai.
Consultations can be hosted via WhatsApp or Video Conferencing software for your convenience.
How it works?
Why choose a visa consultation?
A consultation with our Immigration expert will allow you to get quick, expert advice for your visa needs.
- Visas + extensions
- Work Permits
- PEO services
- BOI and SMART visas
- Long Term Residency (LTR) Visa
- Elite Visa
- Permanent Residency
- Thai Nationality
Based on your current situation and your future plans, our immigration expert will advise you on the best options available to you.
The Consultation in detail
USD 150
Up to 1 hour
Online payment (Credit card)
Legal consultation can be conducted in English, French or Thai
Consultations are handled by experienced immigration specialists from the relevant fields of practice
Visa FAQs
Can I change a tourist visa to a business visa in Thailand?
Yes, you can convert your tourist visa to a business visa in Thailand, but there are specific requirements and procedures you need to follow. This option might be less straightforward than applying from abroad, and you’ll need documents like a letter of invitation from a Thai company.
What is the LTR Visa?
It’s a long term visa program offering tax and non-tax benefits to attract ‘high-potential’ individuals to Thailand.
What privileges do LTR Visa holders have?
Incentives available to LTR visa holders includes: 10-year renewable visa, exemption from the 4:1 foreigner employment ratio, fast-track airport service within in Thailand (Suvarnabhumi, Don Muang, Chiang Mai, Phuket etc) extended reporting period, multiple re-entry, work permit, 17% personal income tax rate for highly-skilled professionals, overseas income tax exemption, and immigration/work permit facilitation.
Who can apply for the LTR Visa?
To be able to apply for an LTR, applicants must be eligible for one of the following categories:
- Wealthy Global Citizens,
- Wealthy Pensioners,
- Work-from-Thailand Professionals,
- Highly-Skilled Professionals.
What is the Thailand Elite Visa?
The Thailand Elite Visa offers a range of membership packages with varying visa validity periods, exclusive benefits, and privileges. It caters to individuals and families looking for long-term stays in Thailand, providing options for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years.
How much is the Thailand Elite Visa?
The new Thailand Elite Visa offers various membership packages with different price points. These packages range from 900,000 THB to 5 million THB, depending on the duration and benefits chosen.
What is a SMART visa in Thailand?
A Smart Visa is a category of visa in Thailand designed to attract highly skilled professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs to contribute to strategic industries, such as technology and medical services. It offers benefits like longer stays, exemption from work permits, and fast-track services.
What are the benefits of a SMART visa S?
SMART Visa S offers numerous benefits, including the ability to obtain a 6-month, 1-year, or 2-year visa, exemption from work permits, reduced reporting requirements, and access to fast-track services at select international airports in Thailand.
Who can apply for a SMART visa S?
SMART Visa S is designed to incentivize professionals and talents to contribute to Thailand’s strategic S-Curve industries, which include next-generation automotive, smart electronics, affluent medical and wellness tourism, agriculture and biotechnology, future-oriented food, robotics, aviation and logistics, biofuels and biochemicals, digital technologies, and the medical hub sector.
Are foreigners allowed to work in Thailand?
Yes foreigners can work in Thailand but they require the correct visa and a work permit to do so.
What will happen if I overstay my visa in Thailand?
People who overstay their visa are subject to a monetary fine and a ban. The final punishment varies on the length of an overstay e.g. under 90 days is a fine of 500 THB per day, where over 90 days is a fine of 500 THB per day (Max 25,000 THB) and a ban from entering Thailand. Anyone who overstays their visa in Thailand will also receive an overstay stamp in their passport which could affect future entries to the country.
If you overstay your visa by more than 50 days you will not be able to extend your visa and will be banned from entering Thailand. A fine of 25,000 THB will also be issued.
What happens if you use a visa for the wrong purpose?
If you use your visa for the wrong purpose the holder is at risk of receiving a fine and banned from entering Thailand for 5 years. Misuse of a visa includes working on a tourist visa, retirement visa or education visa. Other examples include living in Thailand on an Education or Volunteer visa and not studying or undertaking volunteer activities as required.
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