Visa

Visas in Thailand form the gateway to opportunity — from short visits to long-term relocation. Covering tourism, business, education, and retirement, each category carries distinct criteria and privileges. Frequent policy shifts mirror Thailand’s changing priorities in investment, talent, and tourism. For expats and global citizens, compliance and renewal are critical. In this section, The Thailand Advisor clarifies how visas define life and opportunity in Thailand.

No More Blue Book: Inside Thailand’s Digital Work Permit Revolution

Thailand’s new e-Work Permit replaces the old navy-blue book with a fully digital system. Applications, renewals, and updates can now be done online through a biometric ID card—no more dawn queues or paper trails. Faster, safer, and fully linked to labour and immigration databases.

By Nicha Vora

/ 9 Oct 2025

No More Blue Book: Inside Thailand’s Digital Work Permit Revolution

Thailand’s Visa Crossroads: What the DTV, LTR, and Smart Visas Say About the Country’s New Strategy

Thailand is overhauling its visa playbook to attract digital nomads, retirees, and investors — from a $300 five-year DTV to a decade-long LTR residency. We investigate what these new paths say about Thailand’s future strategy — and what still doesn’t quite work.

By Jonathan Reid

/ 9 Oct 2025

Young digital nomad working on a laptop beside in a sunny Bangkok café, with city skyline visible through the window.

Thailand’s Visa Landscape in 2025: Policy, Pressure, and Shifting Priorities

Thailand’s visa system is shifting in 2025. Policy reforms, tighter compliance, and selective pathways are reshaping who gets to stay and on what terms. Here’s what expats and investors need to know.

By David Chen

/ 2 Oct 2025

Thailand’s Visa Landscape in 2025: Policy, Pressure, and Shifting Priorities