What are the visa options and processes for relocating to Thailand from Singapore for work and potentially setting up a business?

Jan 12, 2021
4 years ago
Andy *******
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Hi, I am living in Singapore on an employment pass and looking to relocate to Thailand due to some issues in Singapore. Thailand is the wife top choice for our next country and i can't disagree with her on that! Perhaps we will open up an entity there for the company i work for if required. I'm looking for an immigration expert to help me figure the process and options.
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A user in Singapore is considering relocating to Thailand and is looking for advice on visa options and the process of possibly setting up a business there. Comments suggest starting with the Thai Embassy, considering the Thailand Elite visa for urgent relocations, and looking into Non-Immigrant B visas for work. There are discussions around retirement visas, business entity setups, and contacting trade chambers for support. Recommendations include checking into the Board of Investment for tax advantages related to business operations. The user also expresses a desire to engage an immigration expert for assistance.
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Ritesh ********
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Andy *******
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@Ritesh *******
will check them out. Thanks.
Richard ******
Google
Andy *******
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@Richard *****
actually after a fair bit of googling and a visit to the embassy I got here. I try to RTFM when I can!
Steve *******
You'll need a Non Imm B visa and documentation from the company/organization you'll be working for in Thailand.
Andy *******
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@Steve ******
thanks Steve.
Greg ********
The Chambers of Trade are an excellent source of info about this type of question. Contact the relevant one. They are great for networking and making contacts once you are here too. Get your company to pay as well. It's just under 2k THB a month for British Chamber Corporate Membership.
Andy *******
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@Greg *******
thank you Greg I will look at this today.
Greg ********
@Andy ******
I am pals with the Executive Director of the British Chamber of you are British can get contact details.
Andy *******
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@Greg *******
I am British Greg. That would be great.
Greg ********
@Andy ******
It is company set up options they will deal with rather than immigration. Is the company British?
Andy *******
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Thanks for all the info Greg.
Andy *******
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@Greg *******
No our HQ is US Inc.
Greg ********
@Andy ******
The "Amity Agreement" gives USA companies privileges too.
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Greg ********
@Andy ******
You might be best contacting them. Have a Google about setting up a BOI (board of Investment entity). Great tax advantages for company and foreign employees. It is a flat rate of 15% for us. It is also easier to get visas and Work Permits as a BOI company.
Greg ********
Depending on what you actually want to do a representative office may suffice
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John *****
If you are considering open a branch of your office...look under setting up a company
Kuan ******
How old are u ? If above 50’- u can do the retirement visa with 400,000 in bank Acct - but an agent can always arrange as well.

Lots of experts in this forum 👍👍
Andy *******
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I'm under 50 so unfortunately not an option. Thanks though.
Meichien ******
Stuart *********
@Kuan *****
actually the requirement for a “retirement” extension is 800,000 Thai baht or 12 months of at least 65k international transfers to your bank.
Kool *******
How long do you want to stay in Thailand, and you are legally married correct?
Andy *******
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@Kool ******
yes but not to a Thai.
Kool *******
@Andy ******
how long do you want to stay in Thailand? It makes a big difference on what visa you should get, and can get.
Meichien ******
If you are urgent Try Thailand Elite visa.
Greg ********
@Meichien *****
Cannot work on an elite visa
Bob **********
Start with the Thai Embassy on Orchard Rd
Andy *******
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@Bob *********
actually they were no help at all when i visited them last week. Might have just got unlucky with the agent having a bad day.
Bob **********
@Andy ******
what is your reason for coming to Thailand??
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