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Thailand Investment Visa — Overview

The Thailand Investment Visa offers a long-term stay option for foreigners who invest a minimum of 10 million THB in eligible assets.
You can combine different investment types as long as the total amount meets the requirement.

Eligible investment categories include:

• Purchase or long-term lease of a condominium (minimum 3 years)
• Fixed deposit in a Thai bank (majority Thai-owned)
• Purchase of government or state enterprise bonds

This visa is issued as a Non-Immigrant Visa and can be extended yearly.
It is ideal for investors seeking stability, property ownership, or financial residence in Thailand.

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Rules & General Conditions

Important rules for the Thailand Investment Visa:

• Minimum total investment: 10 million THB
• Investments must be made after 25 October 2008
• Property purchases must be new developments bought directly from developers
• Visa extensions depend on maintaining the qualifying investment
• Holders cannot work with an Investment Visa
• Family members (spouse & children) may apply for long-stay permission with proof of relationship

You must already hold a Non-Immigrant Visa to apply for the investment-based extension.

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Investment Visa, applicants must:

• Hold a valid Non-Immigrant Visa (90 days)
• Make qualifying investments totaling at least 10 million THB
• Provide official proof of investment (bank statements, transfer forms, SPAs, etc.)
• Have a passport valid for at least 6 months (or 18 months for a one-year visa)

Eligible dependents include:
• Spouse
• Children under 20

Each dependent must show proof of family relationship.

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Application Process

• Prepare Your Investment
  Purchase property, deposit funds in a Thai bank, or buy government bonds totaling 10 million THB.

• Gather Required Documents
  Passport, Non-Immigrant Visa, investment proofs, BOI documentation, application form, recent photos.

• Submit Your Application
  Apply at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand or at a Thai Embassy abroad.
  Visa fees: 2,000 THB (single entry) or 5,000 THB (multiple entry).

• Attend Verification (if required)
  Immigration may request additional documents or proofs of investment.

• Receive Your Investment Visa
  Initial approval is typically for 90 days, renewable yearly as long as investment conditions are maintained.