Thailand now accepts Smart Visa registration

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has started accepting applications for Smart Visa, aiming to attract experts and high level investors from around the world to the country.
Thailand now accepts Smart Visa registration ảnh 1Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has started accepting applications for Smart Visa, aiming to attract experts and high level investors from around the world to the country. (Photo: thaivisa.com)

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) hasstarted accepting applications for Smart Visa, aiming to attract experts andhigh level investors from around the world to the country.

The BOI Secretary-General, Duangjai Asawachintachit, said theThai government on February 1 started accepting the application for Smart Visaaimed to attract investments in 10 S-Curve industries, pushing forward Thailandtowards the government's Thailand 4.0 economic model. 

Smart Visas will be offered to foreign nationals who wish towork or invest in Thailand in 10 S-Curve industries. The visas are given infour categories, namely high skilled experts in science and technology,investors, high-level executives, and start-up businesses. 

The Smart Visas will also come with a work permit, and willallow up to four-year residency in Thailand with report-in every one year, andwill allow multiple entries and exits without having to apply for thetraditional re-entry permit. 

Smart Visa applications can be submitted from February 1 atthe Visa and Work Permit Service Center at Chamchuri Square Building, Bangkok.Applicants are subjected to requirements according to the government. Moreinformation can be acquired by calling 0 2209 1100, extensions 1109 and 1110.-VNA
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