Insights
Expert guides on Thailand visas, immigration, and life in the Kingdom — written by our in-house legal team.
Can a Visa Service Help With a Thai Tourist Visa (SETV or METV)? What You Pay and What You Get
A visa service can prepare and file your Thai tourist visa (SETV or METV). You pay two separate amounts: our service fee of 3,000 THB by bank transfer (3,090 THB by card), and a government fee set by the Royal Thai embassy you apply through.
Issa Compass
20 Oct 2026
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Thailand Visa Rules for Indian Citizens 2026: The 30-Day Exemption and Longer-Stay Options
Since 15 September 2026, Indian passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days, with one optional 30-day extension. Here is what changed, the land-border limit, and which visa to use for longer stays.
Issa Compass
19 Oct 2026
DTV or Retirement Visa Over 50: Which Should You Choose?
If you are 50 or older, the Non-O Retirement visa needs 800,000 THB or a 65,000 THB monthly pension and does not allow work. The DTV needs 500,000 THB and a qualifying activity, and suits people who still work remotely. Here is how they compare.
Issa Compass
19 Oct 2026
Where Can I Apply for the DTV Visa Now? Your Embassy Options in 2026
You can apply for the DTV only at the Thai embassy or consulate that covers your country of citizenship or a country where you hold legal residence. Here is which post to use in each situation, and why a tourist trip to Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia no longer works.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
Thailand Elite Visa (Now Thailand Privilege) in 2026: Cost, Tiers, and Is It Worth It?
The Thailand Elite visa is now sold as Thailand Privilege: a paid membership from 650,000 THB that needs no income or savings proof. Here is what each tier costs and how it compares with the LTR, DTV and retirement visa.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
Thai Marriage Visa Requirements 2026: Who Qualifies, the 400,000 THB Rule, and the 1-Year Extension
To get a Thai marriage visa you must be legally married to a Thai national and show 400,000 THB in savings or 40,000 THB a month in income. Here is who qualifies, how long the money must sit, whether to apply abroad or convert in Thailand, and how the 1-year extension works.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
How to Compare Thailand Visa Services in 2026: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Pay
Visa services differ on a few checkable points: who files, how fees are quoted, what a refund covers and where they will file. Here is what some services may offer on each point, and what we do instead.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
DTV Visa Rejected? What to Do Next and How to Reapply in 2026
A DTV rejection is not the end of the road. Here is how to work out what went wrong when the embassy gives no reason, what to fix before you reapply, and where to file the new application.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
Do You Need a DTV Visa Agent? How to Choose One in 2026
You can file the Destination Thailand Visa yourself, and many people do. An agent is worth paying for when your finances, your work or your submission country make the file harder, and the right one passes a short set of checks before you hand over your passport.
Issa Compass
17 Oct 2026
Thailand Ends Visa-Free Entry for Business Visitors From 15 September 2026
Thailand's revised visa-exemption rules, effective 15 September 2026, restrict visa-free entry to tourism only. Most business visitors, including those attending meetings and site visits, now need a Non-Immigrant B visa; people only attending a TCEB-supported event may be able to use a Tourist Visa (MICE) instead.
Issa Compass
08 Oct 2026
Thailand Business Visitor Visa: What You Need to Know About the Non-B for Meetings and Conferences
From 15 September 2026, Thailand's visa-free entry no longer covers business activities. Most business visitors need a Non-Immigrant B visa; people only attending a TCEB-supported event may be able to use a Tourist Visa (MICE) instead. Here is what the application involves and how the process works.
Issa Compass
08 Oct 2026
What to Do When Your Thai Visa Documents Are in the Wrong Applicant's Name Due to a Recent Marriage or Name Change
If you recently married or changed your name and your passport, bank statements, or supporting documents still show your old name, the fix is straightforward
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026
Thailand Prenuptial Agreements and Marital Property Rules for Foreigners Marrying a Thai National in 2026
A Thai prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between spouses about property. Here is how marital property rules and land ownership limits work for foreigners.
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026