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🇹🇭 Thailand

A vibrant country offering rich culture, diverse landscapes, and a favourable tax regime for expats and nomads.

Vibrant lifestyle with rich traditions, great food, and beach-city balance
Citizenship rarely granted; long stays possible via LTR and Smart Visa
LTR and Smart Visas offer 5–10 year stays for remote workers, retirees, and professionals
Affordable living with strong digital infrastructure and expat-friendly services
Leasehold property and BOI-approved business setups available
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Thailand Citizenship and Naturalization

Passport Cover

Grade:

C-

Global Rank: 104

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

76 out of 195 countries

Access to Major Destinations

  • European Union
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • United States
  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: Children of Thai nationals or grandchildren of Thai nationals are eligible for citizenship by descent.
  • Requirements: Proof of Thai ancestry (birth certificates, family records) Official documents verifying Thai nationality of parents or grandparents
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 5 years
  • Physical Presence: At least 6 months per year during the 5 years of residency
  • Language Test: No language test
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: Yes
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: 3 years of marriage and residency in Thailand Proof of marriage, cohabitation, and residency in Thailand
  • Living Abroad: 5 years of marriage Proof of marriage duration and spouse's Thai citizenship
  • Language Test: No language test required
  • Renounce Citizenship: Yes
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: A child born in Thailand may acquire Thai citizenship if at least one parent is a Thai national.
  • Conditions: Child born on Thai soil to a Thai parent Child born outside Thailand if at least one parent is Thai
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements:
  • Restrictions:
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: If a child born abroad acquires Thai citizenship, their parents may have a more straightforward process for naturalization.
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: No specific nationality benefits for naturalization
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Exceptional contributions to Thailand in fields like science, business, or public service may allow for exceptions.

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Thailand 🇹🇭

Key information about personal taxation in Thailand

Taxation system
Territorial tax system
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
35%

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 180 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

No information

Thailand’s special tax regimes include a 17% flat personal income tax for Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa holders in targeted industries and tax exemptions for foreign income not remitted in the same year.