How to immigrate to Thailand?

Thailand strictly controls the immigration to settle in Thailand. Generally, 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 2 times a year. Foreigners who wish to immigrate to Thailand must apply in accordance with the quota regulations and apply at the Thai embassy or consulate before they leave Thailand.

1. relative migration

according to the immigration law of Thailand, China citizens can only apply for immigration to Thailand if they meet one of the following conditions:

(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 a foreign country;

(4) Other special circumstances stipulated by Thai immigration laws.

According to the immigration laws 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, economic income certificates or property status certificates of relatives and friends in Thailand, especially real estate certificates such as houses, letters from relatives and friends in Thailand, my passport and photos, etc.

after receiving the application and relevant materials, the Consular Section of the Thai Embassy in China reports the application to the Immigration Bureau of Thailand for examination and confirmation. Upon verification, the officials of the Thai Embassy in China will issue an immigrant visa to the applicant, and the applicant can take a passport to settle in Thailand.

2. marriage immigration

Foreigners can get permanent residence by marrying Thai nationals. However, if a foreign man marries a Thai woman, the children 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 obtain Thai nationality.

3. Migration of professionals

Conditions for foreign professionals or scholars to be allowed to stay in Thailand for a long time: (1) A professional or scholar can be granted a residence permit if his major is beneficial to Thailand; (2) The annual minimum income is $1,; (3) Aged 25 or above. The application for long-term residence is limited to professionals who are scarce in Thailand, and the application must be made in Thailand by the relevant Thai institutions that want to hire you. Anyone whose personal knowledge, professional ability and property have reached the level stipulated by the government can apply for permanent residence.

Professionals or scholars who have been granted residence permits can stay in Thailand indefinitely. Family members (spouse, parents and unmarried children under the age of 21) 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. Investment immigration

Foreigners who invest not less than 1 million baht can obtain permanent residence after approval and consultation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. 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 residence to foreign investors, experts and technicians is to promote foreign investment and the development of science and technology in Thailand.

foreign investors' investment projects must conform to the investment promotion projects. The Investment Committee of Thailand has compiled a "Guide to Investment Committees", which lists popular investment projects. The minimum investment varies from 1 Wan Tai plants to 3 million baht, depending on the type of investment.

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

(2) 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, investors must abide by all investment regulations.

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

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