Last updated 2026-04-27
SMART visa to Thailand for citizens of the Philippines
Startup visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, investment
, work
, long stay
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Designed for highly skilled professionals, investors, startup founders, managers, and their families who wish to work or do business in key sectors driving Thailand's economic growth. These visas allow long-term residence and employment in the country. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
from 2 years to 4 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿40,000 (~$1,225)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Talent visa
Eligible individuals
Talent, highly skilled professional, employee
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿40,000 (~$1,225)
Investor visa
Eligible individuals
Investor, entrepreneur, businessman
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿40,000 (~$1,225)
SMART visa for executive
Eligible individuals
Executive, professional
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿40,000 (~$1,225)
Startup visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, startup
Visa validity period:
2 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 1 year 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿20,000 (~$613)
Spouses and children visa
Eligible individuals
Family, dependent
Visa validity period:
2 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 (~$307) - ฿40,000 (~$1,225)