Smart Startup Visa “S” in Thailand
The Smart Startup Visa is intended for technology-based foreign entrepreneurs setting up start-up companies in Thailand within BOI-targeted industries.
Eligibility criteria
🗂️ What is considered a startup entrepreneur:
- Entrepreneur with an established startup in Thailand
- Startups must be certified as being within targeted industries by local agencies
- Must hold a minimum of 25% of the startup’s registered capital or be a director of the company
✅ Visa requirements:
- Minimum balance of THB 600,000(Approximately USD 16,350.00) in a bank account from Thailand or country of origin.
- Amount must have been held in the account for at least 3 months
- Health insurance coverage valid for the entirety of the stay for the applicant and dependents
- To invite dependents, you must have an additional balance amount of THB 180,000 per person
What are the benefits of the Smart (T) Visa?
The Thai Smart Startup Visa for foreign entrepreneurs is aimed at promoting new technology startup companies within Thailand that operate in targeted industries. Startup visa holders therefore can receive the following benefits
- The Visa is renewable for up to 2 years.
- Exemption from work permit requirements for working in a certified startup business.
- Yearly reporting to immigration offices (extended from the usual 90-day reporting)
- Exemption from multiple-entry permit requirements
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Andi Refandi
Andi serves as a Senior Account Executive on Emerhub’s global team.
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