Thailand Visa Types (2026): Every Way to Stay, Compared
Thailand offers a route for almost every kind of visitor — from a weekend tourist to a five-year remote worker. This catalogue maps each visa to who it suits and how long it lets you stay, with links to the full guides.
| Visa | Best for | Stay | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa / exemption | Short trips, tourism | Up to 60 days (+30) | Tourist Visa |
| DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) | Remote workers, freelancers, soft power | 180 days/entry, 5 yrs | DTV guide |
| Elite / Thailand Privilege | Premium long stay, VIP service | Up to 1 yr/entry | Elite guide |
| LTR (Long-Term Resident) | High-income professionals, retirees | Up to 10 yrs | LTR guide |
| Retirement Visa | Over-50 retirees | 1 yr renewable | Retirement guide |
| Non-Immigrant B | Working with a Thai employer | 90 days/entry | Non-B guide |
| ED (education) | Study, training, seminars | 90 days/entry | ED guide |
| Family (Non-O) | Spouse/child of a Thai or foreign visa holder | Renewable | Family guide |
| E-Visa (how to apply online) | Any applicant, online | Varies by type | E-Visa guide |
Not sure which fits? Most long-stay visitors weigh the DTV against the Thailand Privilege and LTR visas — start with the DTV guide, which covers the most common remote-work scenario.