Relocation for Americans · Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
The visa, the lease, the bank account, the insurance, the school run. One Bangkok team takes care of it, so your first month is about Thailand, not forms.
The Hendersons
Austin, TX Bangkok, Ari
§ 01 · What we do
We find the visa that fits your age, income and plans, build your document list, and file it. Then we keep track of your 90-day reports and yearly extensions so you never get a fine for a missed date.
A shortlist of neighborhoods that match your commute, budget and kids' schools, viewings in person or on video, and an English review of the lease before you sign. We know which buildings quietly add fees.
A Thai bank account opened with you (often the hardest part for newcomers), plus a simple plan for moving money from the US and keeping the records Thai tax rules expect.
Insurance quotes that meet your visa's requirements, a registered hospital near home, and a list of English-speaking doctors and dentists.
International schools by curriculum, budget and distance, with real waiting-list information and help with admissions paperwork.
SIM card, utilities, internet, a Thai driver's license, pet import, and a first-week orientation of your neighborhood. The small things that eat a month if you do them alone.
§ 02 · Visas
Most Americans fit one of these. The right one depends on your age, how you earn your money and how much paperwork you'll tolerate.
| Visa | Best for | Stay | Money test |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTVDestination Thailand Visa | Remote workers, freelancers and people coming for Muay Thai, cooking school or medical treatment. | 180 days per entry, extendable once by 180 days | ฿500,000 in savings (about US$15,000) |
| O / O-ARetirement visa | Americans aged 50 or older who want to live in Thailand year-round on savings or a pension. | 1 year, renewable every year in Thailand | ฿800,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿65,000 a month in income, or a mix of both |
| LTRLong-Term Resident visa | High earners, wealthy retirees and remote professionals who want 10 years and the lightest paperwork. | 10 years (5 + 5) | Depends on the category: usually US$80,000 a year in income, or US$1 million in assets |
| PrivilegeThailand Privilege (formerly Elite) | People who want a long visa with no income or savings test, and are happy to pay for it up front. | 5 to 20 years, depending on the tier | No financial test: the membership fee is the qualification |
| Non-OMarriage visa | Americans married to a Thai citizen. | 1 year, renewable every year | ฿400,000 in a Thai bank, or ฿40,000 a month in income |
§ 03 · How it works
Week 0
A free 30-minute call. We ask about your timeline, budget, family and work, and tell you honestly which visa fits and what it will cost.
Weeks 1–4
You get a written plan and a document checklist built for your case. We review every document before anything is filed.
Weeks 4–10
Visa filed, insurance in place, neighborhoods shortlisted and viewings booked. You know where you're sleeping the night you land.
Day 1–30
Airport pickup, bank account, SIM, lease signed, keys in hand. We stay a WhatsApp message away while you find your feet.
Day 90 and after
First 90-day report, visa extensions and renewals. The deadlines that trip people up are on our calendar, not yours.
§ 04 · Pricing
No percentage of your rent, no commission from landlords hidden in the price. Government fees are paid at cost.
from $978 per applicant
For people who already know where they're going and just need the paperwork done right.
Recommended
from $2,798 per household
Visa plus your first month on the ground: a place to live, a bank, a phone, and someone to call.
from $8,798 per household
For families and retirees who want one team handling the whole move, start to finish.
§ 05 · Guides
Plain-English guides to the rules, written from Bangkok and kept up to date.
Living · 3 min
What to do six months, three months and one month before moving to Thailand, and in your first 90 days. Visa, money, health, housing and paperwork.
Visas · 3 min
Since September 15, 2026, Americans can stay 30 days visa-free instead of 60. What it means for scouting trips, extensions and moving for good.
Visas · 3 min
The three long-stay visas most Americans consider, compared on money tests, work rules, reporting and cost, with the cases where each one wins.
Yes. Since September 15, 2026, Americans can visit without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism only. To live here you need a long-stay visa such as the DTV, a retirement visa, the LTR, Thailand Privilege or a marriage visa.
It depends mostly on your age, how you earn your money and how much paperwork you're willing to deal with. Remote workers usually choose the DTV, people over 50 the retirement visa, high earners the LTR. Try the visa finder on our Visas page, or book a free call.
Working for a Thai company needs a work permit and the right visa. Working remotely for US employers or clients is what the DTV is designed for. The retirement visa doesn't allow any work.
If you spend 180 days or more in Thailand in a calendar year, you're a Thai tax resident, and foreign income earned from 2024 onward can be taxable when you bring it into Thailand. Treaties and credits often reduce or remove the bill, and as an American you still file US taxes. We don't give tax advice, but we introduce you to advisers who handle US-Thai cases.
Foreigners can own a condo unit outright, as long as foreign ownership in the building stays under 49%. Foreigners generally can't own land. Most of our clients rent for the first year, which we strongly recommend.
Tell us where you are and where you want to be. The first call is free, and we'll tell you honestly what it takes.