All-Visas
SMART Visa
talent · Thailand
The SMART Visa has five categories: T Talent (THB 100k/mo, or THB 50k reduced), I Investor (THB 20M direct, or THB 5M in an endorsed startup), E Executive (THB 200k/mo + bachelor + 10 yr), S Startup (THB 600k deposit + endorsement) and O dependent. Most require a government-agency endorsement.
- Minimum stay / validity
- up to 4 years
- Processing time
- 1-3 months
- Official source
- https://smart-visa.boi.go.th/
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] SMART-T Talent: income ≥ THB 100,000/mo
- [Mandatory] SMART-I Investor: ≥ THB 20M direct investment
- [Mandatory] SMART-E Executive: salary ≥ THB 200,000/mo
- [Mandatory] SMART-S Startup: THB 600,000 deposit + endorsement
- [Bonus] Targeted S-curve industry
- [Bonus] Government-agency endorsement (T/I/S)