SMART Visa: Investor, Executive, Startup Entrepreneur categories; other business/non-immigrant routes may also apply in Thailand

SMART Visa: Investor, Executive, Startup Entrepreneur categories; other business/non-immigrant routes may also apply · Thailand visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Thailand routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Important notes

• Qualification is verified by relevant agencies and BOI; categories cover investors, executives and startup entrepreneurs in targeted industries.
• Applicants must satisfy category-specific investment, company, role, insurance and other conditions.
• Only for targeted industries and certified/approved applicants.
• Do not market as broad passive investor residency.
• Split SMART Investor, SMART Executive and SMART Startup into separate rows with current BOI thresholds.

Official source

Official source: Thailand official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇲🇾 Malaysia Investor Pass / Employment Pass or Professional Visit Pass for company directors/active roles Open this route → 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Premium Residency - Business Investor / Entrepreneur Residency; MISA investment registration Open this route → 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates Golden Visa for investors/entrepreneurs; Green residence for investors/partners establishing or participating in commercial activity Open this route → 🇮🇩 Indonesia Investor Limited Stay Visa / ITAS, e.g. E28A investor route Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.