How to immigrate to Thailand

Thailand strictly controls immigrants who settle in Thailand. Generally speaking, only non-immigrant visas are issued to those who are allowed to enter the country for employment or investment.

The Thai government allows China citizens to immigrate to Thailand 200 times a year. Foreigners who wish to immigrate to Thailand must apply according to the quota regulations and apply at the Thai embassy or consulate before leaving Thailand.

1. Family migration

According to the provisions of the Immigration Law of Thailand, China citizens must meet one of the following conditions before they can apply for immigration and settle in Thailand:

(1) spouses and parents (including adoptive parents) of Thai citizens;

(2) Children of Thai citizens (including adopted children);

(3) Brothers and sisters of Thai citizens must be underage brothers and sisters and have no one to take care of them in foreign countries;

(4) Other special circumstances stipulated in the immigration law of Thailand.

According to the Immigration Law of Thailand, applicants who meet the immigration requirements can entrust their relatives and friends living in Thailand to apply to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, or they can apply to the Thai Embassy in China with relevant documents. The documents submitted include: photocopies of ID cards of relatives and friends in Thailand, proof of economic income or property status of relatives and friends in Thailand, especially proof of real estate such as houses, letters from relatives and friends in Thailand, my passport and photos, etc.

After receiving the application form and related materials, the Consular Section of the Thai Embassy in China will report the application to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand for review and confirmation. After verification, officials of the Thai Embassy in China will issue an immigrant visa to the applicant, who can take a passport to settle in Thailand.

2. Marriage migration

Foreigners can obtain permanent residency by marrying Thai nationals. However, if a foreign man marries a Thai woman, the child born to him should follow his father's nationality and only be allowed to stay, but not to enter Thailand. If a Thai man marries a foreign woman, the child can acquire Thai nationality.

3. Professional immigrants

Conditions for allowing foreign professionals or scholars to stay in Thailand for a long time: (1) Professionals or scholars whose majors are beneficial to Thailand can obtain residence permits; (2) The annual minimum income is $6,543.8+0,000 yuan; (3) Aged 25 or above. The application for long-term residence is limited to professionals who are in short supply in Thailand, and the application must be made by the relevant Thai institutions that want to hire you in Thailand. Anyone whose personal knowledge, professional ability and property reach the level stipulated by the government can apply for permanent residence.

Professionals or scholars who have obtained residence permits can stay in Thailand indefinitely. Family members (spouse, parents, unmarried children under the age of 2/kloc-0) can also obtain residence permits in Thailand. Anyone who has obtained a residence permit must apply for a work permit if he wants to work in Thailand.

4. Investing in immigrants

Foreigners with an investment of not less than 6,543,800,000 baht can obtain permanent residency after approval and negotiation by the Ministry of the Interior. During the application period, the applicant may be allowed to stay in Thailand temporarily until the relevant Thai authorities make a decision on his application. The main purpose of granting permanent residency to foreign investors, experts and technicians is to promote foreign investment and the development of science and technology in Thailand.

The investment projects of foreign investors must conform to the investment projects. The Investment Committee of Thailand has compiled a "Guide to Investment Committees", which lists popular investment projects. Depending on the type of investment, the minimum investment varies from 100 Wan Tai factory to 3 million baht.

(1) The Investment Committee will not consider the details of the project, but will consider the investment scale, investor qualification and shareholding structure (common stock);

(two) the investment funds must be invested in the common stock of a limited company established for the implementation of investment projects;

(3) Within 3 years after obtaining the residence permit, the investor shall abide by all investment regulations.

Investors can apply for long-term residence in Thailand for immediate family members: ① spouse; 2 parents; ③ Up to three unmarried children under the age of 20.

Foreign investors can obtain permanent residency by purchasing government bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand. The relevant regulations are as follows: (1) 8 million baht for investors; (2) Spouses, 6 million strains; (3) 2 million baht per child (unmarried and under 20 years old). The documents for investors to purchase bonds and the qualifications of investors are the conditions for approving permanent residence.