Thailand•AsiaSMART T — SMART Visa - Talent (T) Category
At a Glance
1 month
THB ฿10,000
4 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
4-year work visa for skilled professionals earning 100,000+ THB/month in targeted industries; no work permit required.
The SMART Visa (Talent) is Thailand's 4-year work visa for skilled professionals in innovation-driven sectors under the Board of Investment's "Thailand 4.0" initiative. Applicants need a bachelor's degree, five years' professional experience, and earn at least 100,000 THB monthly (50,000 for retired experts). The visa eliminates the work permit requirement for BOI-endorsed company employees.
Stays extend up to four years with annual reporting instead of 90-day cycles. Spouses and children can work or study without additional permits. Processing takes 30–44 calendar days; annual visa fee is 10,000 THB. No PR conversion pathway is available.
This visa is ideal for international professionals with advanced qualifications joining BOI-backed Thai companies in targeted innovation sectors.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 4 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education: Bachelor
Minimum experience: 5
Minimum income: 1200000 THB
Health insurance required
Age: 18-
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
5+ years
Min. Income
1,200,000 THB/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photo
Educational credentials
Work experience documentation
Income proof
BOI endorsement letter (sponsor)
Employment contract (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- No work permit required for BOI-endorsed companies in targeted industries
- Up to 4-year permission to stay, not exceeding employment/service contract term
- Spouse can work without restriction during visa validity
- Annual immigration reporting instead of standard 90-day reporting cycles
- Quick processing: 30–44 calendar days total from application to visa issuance
- Dependents allowed to stay and work for the same duration
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience in targeted sectors qualifying
Worth Knowing
- Must be employed by BOI-endorsed company or operate in a targeted industry
- Minimum monthly income of 100,000 THB required (50,000 THB for retired experts)
- Visa duration tied to employment/service contract term; changes require renegotiation
- Annual reporting adds compliance requirement despite reduced frequency
- Only accessible to professionals meeting strict education and experience thresholds
- Dependent stay capped at maximum child age of 20 years old
Application Process
Find BOI-endorsed employer
Secure employment with SMART visa-approved company
Employer files application
BOI-endorsed company submits SMART visa application
Prepare personal documents
Gather passport, credentials, and income documentation
Submit supporting documents
Provide educational certificates and work experience proof
Await BOI processing
Wait 2-4 weeks for approval by Board of Investment
Receive notification
Get SMART visa approval
Travel to Thailand
Enter Thailand with approval; receive visa documents
Application Forms
Go to application portal| TM.90 | Fill online |
| STM.6 | Fill online |
| Acknowledgement Form for Visa Overstay Penalties | Fill online |
| Acknowledgement of Practices for Smart Visa Recipients | Fill online |
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