SMART Visa
Up to 4-year visa for talent, investors, executives and startups in Thailand's targeted industries.
The SMART Visa is for specialists, executives, investors and entrepreneurs working in Thailand's S-Curve industries. No work permit required, 1-year reporting (instead of 90-day), and family inclusion.
Available packages
SMART T (Talent)
Specialists in targeted industries with min. 100k THB monthly salary.
SMART I (Investor)
Direct investment of 20M+ THB in targeted industries.
SMART E (Executive)
Senior management role with 200k+ THB monthly salary in targeted-industry company.
SMART S (Startup)
Founders of qualifying Thai startups with deposit and insurance.
SMART Visa categories at a glance
Compare the SMART Visa sub-categories on minimum income or investment, endorsing agency and validity.
SMART T (Talent)
- Minimum salary
- ฿100,000/mo
- Minimum investment
- —
- Industry scope
- Targeted (S-Curve)
- Visa validity
- Up to 4 years
- Work permit required
- No
- Reporting
- Annual (1-year)
- Family inclusion
- SMART-O dependents
- From price
- ฿65,000
SMART I (Investor)
- Minimum salary
- —
- Minimum investment
- ฿20M in targeted industry
- Industry scope
- Targeted (S-Curve)
- Visa validity
- Up to 4 years
- Work permit required
- No
- Reporting
- Annual (1-year)
- Family inclusion
- SMART-O dependents
- From price
- ฿75,000
SMART E (Executive)
- Minimum salary
- ฿200,000/mo
- Minimum investment
- —
- Industry scope
- Targeted (S-Curve)
- Visa validity
- Up to 4 years
- Work permit required
- No
- Reporting
- Annual (1-year)
- Family inclusion
- SMART-O dependents
- From price
- ฿65,000
SMART S (Startup)
- Minimum salary
- —
- Minimum investment
- Deposit + insurance
- Industry scope
- Targeted (S-Curve)
- Visa validity
- 1 year (renewable to 2)
- Work permit required
- No
- Reporting
- Annual (1-year)
- Family inclusion
- SMART-O dependents
- From price
- ฿65,000
| Requirement | SMART T (Talent) | SMART I (Investor) | SMART E (Executive) | SMART S (Startup) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum salary | ฿100,000/mo | — | ฿200,000/mo | — |
| Minimum investment | — | ฿20M in targeted industry | — | Deposit + insurance |
| Industry scope | Targeted (S-Curve) | Targeted (S-Curve) | Targeted (S-Curve) | Targeted (S-Curve) |
| Visa validity | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | Up to 4 years | 1 year (renewable to 2) |
| Work permit required | No | No | No | No |
| Reporting | Annual (1-year) | Annual (1-year) | Annual (1-year) | Annual (1-year) |
| Family inclusion | SMART-O dependents | SMART-O dependents | SMART-O dependents | SMART-O dependents |
| From price | ฿65,000 | ฿75,000 | ฿65,000 | ฿65,000 |
Requirements
- Endorsement from a qualifying Thai agency (DEPA, NIA, TCEB, etc.)
- Category-specific income or investment proof
- Health insurance covering the visa period
- Clean criminal record
Document checklist
- 1Passport bio page
- 2Employment contract or investment evidence
- 3Endorsement letter
- 4Insurance certificate
- 5Police clearance
Our process
- 1
Qualification check
We confirm your category and identify the right endorsing agency.
- 2
Endorsement
We prepare and submit the endorsement package.
- 3
Visa issuance
We coordinate the SMART Visa stamp at OSS or a Thai embassy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a work permit with a SMART Visa?
No. SMART Visa holders are exempt from work permit requirements for activities within the endorsed scope.
Can my family join me?
Yes — spouses and children receive SMART-O visas with permission to work or study without separate permits.
Ready to start your smart visa?
Visit our office on Siam Country Club Road, call us, or send a quick enquiry. We typically reply within 12–24 hours.
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