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Visa Comparison Chart - All Major Thailand Visas
Quick Comparison Table
Visa Type
Duration
Cost
Min. Requirements
Best For
Retirement O-A
1 year (renewable)
1,900 THB
Age 50+, 800K THB or 65K income
Retirees
Retirement O-X
1 year (renewable)
1,900 THB
Age 50+, 1.6M THB or 65K income
Married couples
Marriage (O)
1 year (renewable)
1,900 THB
Marriage to Thai citizen
Spouses
Work (B)
1 year (renewable)
1,900 THB
Work permit + employer
Employees
Education (ED)
1 year (renewable)
1,900 THB
School enrollment
Students
Tourist (TR)
60 days
2,000 THB
Return ticket + funds
Visitors
Elite LTR
10 years (renewable)
600K-2M THB
Elite membership
Premium option
Decision Guide
For Retirees
•Age 50+: Retirement visa (O-A/O-X)
•Wealthy: Long-Term Resident (LTR)
For Workers
•Employment Contract: Non-Immigrant B
•Remote/Freelance: LTR Remote Worker
For Families
•Married: Marriage visa (O)
•With Children: Dependent visas (required)
For Students
•Full-time Study: Education visa (ED)
•Language Learning: ED or Tourist
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For Visitors
•Short Visit: Tourist visa (TR) or Visa Exempt
•Frequent Visits: Multiple Entry Tourist
Key Considerations
Financial Requirements
•Retirement: 65K-80K THB monthly OR lump sum
•Work: None (employer sponsors)
•Marriage: None required
•Tourist: Proof of sufficient funds
•LTR: 10M+ THB or high income
90-Day Reporting
Required for: Retirement, Marriage, Work, Education, LTR
Not required for: Tourist visa
Re-entry Permits
Single: 3,800 THB (1 exit)
Multiple: 8,000 THB (multiple exits)
Important: Required if you leave and re-enter Thailand
Extension Process
Most visas renewable annually within 1 month before expiration.
Bring: Passport, TM.47 form, updated documents, 1,900 THB fee
Cost Comparison (Annual)
•Visa exempt: 0 THB
•Tourist: 2,000 THB
•Retirement/Marriage/Work/Education: 1,900 THB
•Elite LTR: 1,900 THB (after initial investment)
Choosing the Right Visa
•Determine your length of stay
•Check eligibility for each category
•Calculate total costs (including financial requirements)
•Consider work restrictions
•Plan 90-day reporting requirements
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Expats juggle multiple dates — visa expiry, 90-day reporting, re-entry permits, passport renewal — across calendars, notes, and memory.
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