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Thailand — services for living and doing business

Long-Term Resident and Elite Visa

Population:
72m
Capital:
Bangkok
Currency:
Baht (THB)
Time zone:
UTC+7
Passport by naturalisation:
from 5 years
Languages:
Thai, English in tourist areas
Thailand on the map

Services in Thailand

3 services from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

Thailand offers the 10-year LTR visa for wealthy applicants and remote workers, and an Elite Visa alongside it. Warm all year round.

Worth knowing

  • !The Elite Visa is expensive
  • !No CBI

Thailand: scores by area

6.2/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)6/10
Cost of living8/10
Safety6/10
Passport strength4/10
Infrastructure8/10
Business prospects5/10
Investment appeal6/10
Healthcare7/10
Environment6/10

Common questions

How can I move to Thailand?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit. The reference section describes 11 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
What services can I arrange in Thailand?
3 options across 6 areas: residence permit, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, car rental, yacht charter, VPN abroad, health insurance and 4 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Thailand be arranged remotely, without flying in?
No: every service in this country requires you to be there in person - usually for biometrics, a signature at the bank or filing at a consulate. What exactly has to be done in person is covered on a free consultation before any work starts.
How long does it take in Thailand?
It depends on the service: the fastest take from 30 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 4 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Thailand?
The standard naturalisation route in Thailand takes from 5 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: Marriage to a Thai citizen (for women) — 3 years, with no language exam. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.
Can I enter Thailand visa-free with an APEC card?
Yes. APEC card holders get visa-free business entry to Thailand - up to 90 days per visit, plus fast-track border control at airports. The card is arranged separately and also works in 17 other APEC economies.

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