SMART Visa: Startup Entrepreneur in Thailand

SMART Visa: Startup Entrepreneur · Thailand visa route

investment · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all Thailand routes

A specialist route for founders establishing a startup in an eligible targeted industry in Thailand.

Route overview

SMART Startup Entrepreneur

Typical timeline / duration: Up to 2 years

Important notes

Establish or join a startup in an eligible targeted industry in Thailand.
Meet the current funding, ownership, business-plan, and qualification requirements.
Obtain BOI endorsement and follow the startup, work, and reporting conditions.
SMART Startup Entrepreneur is separate from SMART Investor and SMART Executive.
The startup must remain within the eligible industry and meet the required milestones.

Official source

Official source: Thailand BOI SMART Visa

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