March 2020 | www.boi.go.th

Thailand has been making a series of efforts in driving the economy through innovation. The Thai Government has taken another step to attract talents and technologies with a view to further developing its targeted industries or the so called S-Curve industries. The SMART Visa program has then been designed to enhance Thailand’s attractiveness in drawing science and technology experts, senior executives, investors and startups.

Smart Visa is a new type of visa specially designed to attract highly skilled manpower, investors, executives and startups entrepreneurs wishing to work or invest in the following targeted industries in the Kingdom of Thailand. Smart Visa holders will be granted maximum 4-year permission to stay, exemption from the work permit requirement and entitled to additional privileges.

Please click on the links below for further details.

• Details of SMART Visa Program
• Required Documents
  • Documents for SMART Visa “T” (Talents)
  • Documents for SMART Visa “I” (Investors)
  • Documents for SMART Visa “E” (Executives)
  • Documents for SMART Visa “S” (Startup Entrepreneurs)
  • Documents for SMART Visa “O” (Spouse and Children of SMART Visa Holders)
• How to Apply for SMART Visa
• Contact Us

Thailand’s Smart visa [pdf file]