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What visa options are available for expats wanting to live and work online in Thailand?

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Nov 16, 2023
a year ago
Bomin ********
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Hello guys,

I need some advice for visa!

I'd really really love to live in Thai. I have my own business and I work online 100% of the time. (I don't have any employees.)

But as I know, currently a private businesses are not allowed to receive digital nomad visa, right?

Then what kind of visa could I take for live in Thai?

Thank you all for your kind help! 🙏
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The user is seeking advice on visa options to live in Thailand while operating an online business, expressing concern about the lack of a specific digital nomad visa. Comments suggest alternatives like the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa if qualifying, Smart Visa options, or using an Employer of Record (EOR) service to obtain a work visa. Additional recommendations include examining the new Thai tax policy for worldwide income and exploring educator visas as a temporary solution.
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Shayne **********
One possibility is an educators visa to see if Thailand really is where you want to stay. I have solutions if you want to live in Chiang Mai.
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Pav ****
I always been using this company
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Ken ******
you probably need taking a look at thailand new tax policy for worldwide income
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Noel **********
@Ken *****
 thanks. Can you show us where that new policy is?
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Ken ******
@Noel *********
 you can google search keyword thai new tax policy worldwide income, lots of youtubers. Other topics of comcern or interest: air and tap water quality TM30 90DAY REPORT public road safety etc
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Noel **********
@Ken *****
 sigh.
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Jeroen ***********
You could look into an employer of record (EOR) solution provider. Basically, they handle your payroll and take a small cut. In turn, you get a proper work visa and permit.
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@Jeroen **********
 which EOR provider can you recommend?:)
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Robert **********
@Jeroen **********
 iglu.net
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@Jeroen **********
 Thats right, EOR he can Inquire at
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, They have EOR service.
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@Rob *******
 or many others. Do you work for them? No issue with it but better to be said
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Rob ********
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 I shared it because they help me for my business and they brought me a lot of convenience, I think Im not the only one who deserve their service.
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Rob ********
Smart Visa is suits for you, I can recommend you this company they did a great service,
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Us *****
@Rob *******
 how much a year is a smart visa?
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Rob ********
I paid 75K baht, you better consult to them directly, I know its not same, Smart Visa has 5types. depends on what is fit on you.
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Neil ******
There is no such thing as a "digital nomad" visa for Thailand. The LTR visa is not for small business owners for Work from Thailand Professional. If you qualify for Wealthy Global Citizen, you can invest here and get an LTR visa.
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John **********
It depends on whether you're company is big enough to support an LTR visa or not. Sounds unlikely so you have few options to live in Thailand legally on a long term basis. There are various work prohibited visas you could apply for and just keep your head down but not ideal
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