Visa and Tax Declarations

A tax declaration or Tax ID Number (TIN) is not a current requirement for visas in Thailand. Please register for our tax alerts to stay informed of any changes.

No. A tax declaration or Tax ID Number (TIN) is not a current requirement for visa renewals in Thailand. If one has Thai tax obligations, then they’d be required to file a tax return, but this is not necessary for a Visa if they do not have personal income tax filing need.

There are two types of LTR visas which are exempt from foreign-sourced income with a royal decree: Wealthy Global Citizen and Wealthy Pensioner.

You can learn more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here. 

No. There is only one type of visa that is now exempt from foreign-sourced income tax, which is the LTR visa.

You can learn more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here. 

This may be the right option for certain people, depending on their circumstances. However, you must meet the criteria and requirements for the LTR.

You can find out more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here. 

No it doesn’t, but it does have a favourable tax rate. There are 4 LTR Visa types and the Highly Skilled Professionals LTR Visa is intended for individuals who have their main income earned while working within Thailand. This category has a flat personal income tax rate of 17% rather than a tax exemption on foreign remittances.

You can learn more about the tax benefits of Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa here. 

DTV visa holders pay taxes in Thailand if they are tax residents. You become a tax resident if you stay 180 days or more in a calendar year. Tax residents pay income tax sourced in Thailand. They also pay on foreign income brought into Thailand.

The tax rates are progressive, ranging from 0% to 35%. Non-residents pay tax only on income from Thailand, which includes income from local jobs or businesses. Remote work for foreign firms is not taxed if remitted into Thailand.

For more information, see our article on the tax implications of the DTV visa or book a call with our team to discuss your circumstances.

Yes, digital nomads can utilise Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) to minimise their tax liability in Thailand. Thailand has DTAs with over 60 countries.

DTAs prevent double taxation. If you are a tax resident, you can claim credits for taxes paid abroad on the same income. This lowers your Thai tax bill. For example, the US-Thailand DTA allows US expats to offset US taxes against Thai taxes. This can mean that you have no tax to pay in Thailand, but you still have an obligation to file.

We have lots of resources on Double Tax Agreements or, if you prefer, book a call with our team to discuss.