Passport · Asia · updated 2026-10-08
Where can citizens of Thailand move?
With a passport from Thailand you can live and work freely in 0 of the 75 countries in the index, use special routes for your nationality in 2, and move without a job offer to another 63. 10 need a job offer or investment.
0Live and work freely2Special routes for your passport63Routes without a job offer10Job offer or investment needed
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AustraliaSpecial route for you$3,200/mo · safety 75 · citizenship 4 yrs76
JapanRoutes without a job offer$1,900/mo · safety 95 · citizenship 10 yrs73
TaiwanRoutes without a job offer$1,400/mo · safety 75 · citizenship 5 yrs73
South KoreaRoutes without a job offer$1,700/mo · safety 85 · citizenship 5 yrs72
New ZealandSpecial route for you$2,650/mo · safety 70 · citizenship 5 yrs72
SingaporeRoutes without a job offer$4,150/mo · safety 96 · citizenship 4 yrs71
NorwayRoutes without a job offer$2,800/mo · safety 80 · citizenship 8 yrs69
CanadaRoutes without a job offer$2,850/mo · safety 62 · citizenship 3 yrs68
GermanyRoutes without a job offer$2,450/mo · safety 69 · citizenship 5 yrs67
SwedenRoutes without a job offer$2,500/mo · safety 71 · citizenship 8 yrs66
Scores weight ease of getting in, path to settle, cost of living, safety, stability and family-friendliness (5/3/3/2/2/2). How scores work.
Special routes for your passport (2)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Working Holiday (417/462) | eVisa | $3,200 | 4 yrs | 76 |
| New Zealand | Working Holiday visa for young people | Visa required | $2,650 | 5 yrs | 72 |
Routes without a job offer (63)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Highly Skilled Professional, Digital nomad visa | Visa-free 15 days | $1,900 | 10 yrs | 73 |
| Taiwan | Employment Gold Card | Visa-free 14 days | $1,400 | 5 yrs | 73 |
| South Korea | D-10 job-seeker visa, F-2-7 points residence, Digital nomad visa (F-1-D) | Visa-free with eTA | $1,700 | 5 yrs | 72 |
| Singapore | ONE Pass | Visa-free 30 days | $4,150 | 4 yrs | 71 |
| Norway | Self-employed permit | Visa required | $2,800 | 8 yrs | 69 |
| Canada | Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program | Visa required | $2,850 | 3 yrs | 68 |
| Germany | Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte), Freelance visa | Visa required | $2,450 | 5 yrs | 67 |
| Sweden | Self-employment permit | Visa required | $2,500 | 8 yrs | 66 |
 Chile | Rentista / pensioner residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 65 |
 Luxembourg | Self-employed permit | Visa required | $3,400 | 5 yrs | 65 |
 Malta | Nomad Residence Permit, Global Residence Programme | Visa required | $2,250 | 5 yrs | 65 |
 Belgium | Professional card | Visa required | $2,400 | 5 yrs | 64 |
 Czech Republic | Trade licence (Živnostenský list) | Visa required | $1,900 | 10 yrs | 64 |
 Mauritius | Premium Visa | Visa on arrival | $1,250 | 7 yrs | 64 |
 Uruguay | Digital nomad residence, Legal residence by means | Visa required | $1,750 | 5 yrs | 63 |
 Dominican Republic | Rentista, Pensionado | Visa-free | $1,250 | 2 yrs | 63 |
 Slovenia | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $1,850 | 10 yrs | 63 |
 Hungary | White Card | Visa required | $1,500 | 8 yrs | 63 |
 Albania | Unique Permit for digital workers, Pensioner residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,250 | 5 yrs | 63 |
 Argentina | Digital nomad visa, Rentista residence | Visa-free 90 days | $1,550 | 2 yrs | 62 |
 Portugal | D8 digital nomad visa, D7 passive income visa | Visa required | $2,100 | 10 yrs | 62 |
 Netherlands | Orientation year | Visa required | $3,100 | 5 yrs | 62 |
 Iceland | Remote work long-term visa | Visa required | $3,750 | 7 yrs | 62 |
 Italy | Digital nomad visa, Elective residence | Visa required | $2,100 | 10 yrs | 62 |
 Cyprus | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $2,100 | 7 yrs | 62 |
 Poland | Sole trader (B2B) | Visa required | $1,700 | 8 yrs | 62 |
 France | Talent Passport, Long-stay visitor | Visa required | $2,450 | 5 yrs | 61 |
 Austria | Job seeker visa (very highly qualified), Red-White-Red Card | Visa required | $2,250 | 10 yrs | 61 |
 Greece | Digital nomad visa, Financially Independent Person | Visa required | $1,650 | 7 yrs | 61 |
 Croatia | Digital nomad residence | Visa required | $1,600 | 8 yrs | 61 |
 Estonia | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $1,900 | 8 yrs | 61 |
 Hong Kong | Top Talent Pass Scheme, Quality Migrant Admission Scheme | Visa-free 30 days | $3,500 | Rare | 61 |
 United Kingdom | Global Talent, High Potential Individual | Visa required | $3,100 | 6 yrs | 60 |
 Cape Verde | Remote Working Cabo Verde | Visa on arrival | $1,250 | 5 yrs | 60 |
 Spain | Digital nomad visa, Non-lucrative visa | Visa required | $2,150 | 10 yrs | 59 |
 Romania | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $1,300 | 8 yrs | 59 |
 Bulgaria | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $900 | 10 yrs | 59 |
 Latvia | Digital nomad visa | Visa required | $1,550 | 10 yrs | 59 |
 Indonesia | Remote Worker visa (E33G), Second Home visa | Visa-free 30 days | $950 | 5 yrs | 59 |
 Peru | Rentista residence, Digital nomad residence | Visa-free 180 days | $1,300 | 2 yrs | 58 |
 Costa Rica | Digital nomad visa, Rentista, Pensionado | Visa required | $1,650 | 7 yrs | 57 |
 Panama | Short Stay Visa for Remote Workers, Pensionado | Visa-free 90 days | $1,750 | 5 yrs | 57 |
 Switzerland | Lump-sum taxation residence | Visa required | $4,200 | 10 yrs | 57 |
 Brazil | Digital nomad visa (VITEM XIV) | Visa-free 90 days | $1,200 | 4 yrs | 56 |
 Montenegro | Digital nomad residence | Visa required | $1,400 | 10 yrs | 56 |
 Turkey | Digital nomad visa, Short-term residence permit | Visa-free 30 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 56 |
 Malaysia | DE Rantau Nomad Pass, MM2H | Visa-free 30 days | $1,000 | Rare | 56 |
 Ecuador | Digital nomad visa, Retiree (jubilado) / rentista | Visa-free 90 days | $1,150 | 3 yrs | 55 |
 Paraguay | Temporary residence | Visa required | $950 | 3 yrs | 55 |
 Georgia | 1-year visa-free stay | Visa-free 360 days | $1,200 | 10 yrs | 55 |
 Bahrain | Golden Residency (retirees), Golden Residency (residents) | Visa on arrival | $1,550 | 25 yrs | 55 |
 Ghana | Right of Abode | Visa on arrival | $1,300 | 7 yrs | 55 |
 Morocco | Residence for retirees, Self-employed residence | eVisa | $1,100 | 5 yrs | 55 |
 Serbia | Digital nomad residence | Visa required | $1,350 | 8 yrs | 54 |
 Philippines | Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV), Digital nomad visa | Visa-free 30 days | $1,000 | 10 yrs | 54 |
 United Arab Emirates | Remote work visa, Green Visa | eVisa | $3,250 | Rare | 53 |
 Saudi Arabia | Premium Residency: Special Talent / Gifted | Visa on arrival | $1,850 | Rare | 53 |
 United States | EB-2 National Interest Waiver | Visa required | $3,300 | 5 yrs | 51 |
 Colombia | Digital nomad visa (V) | eVisa | $1,050 | 5 yrs | 51 |
 South Africa | Critical Skills visa, Remote work visa, Retired person visa | Visa-free 30 days | $1,300 | 5 yrs | 50 |
 Kenya | Class N digital nomad permit | Visa-free with eTA | $1,000 | 7 yrs | 49 |
 Mexico | Temporary resident (financial solvency), Permanent resident for retirees | Visa required | $1,650 | 5 yrs | 47 |
 Namibia | Digital nomad visa | Visa on arrival | $1,100 | 10 yrs | 47 |
Job offer or investment needed (10)
| Country | Why | Visiting | 1 person / mo | To citizenship | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ireland | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $3,750 | 5 yrs | 59 |
 Finland | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $2,350 | 8 yrs | 58 |
 Denmark | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $3,050 | 9 yrs | 54 |
 Slovakia | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $1,700 | 8 yrs | 52 |
 Lithuania | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $1,650 | 10 yrs | 51 |
 Vietnam | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa-free 30 days | $900 | 5 yrs | 50 |
 Qatar | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $3,150 | 25 yrs | 49 |
 Oman | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $1,400 | 20 yrs | 49 |
 Rwanda | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa on arrival | $850 | 5 yrs | 49 |
 Kuwait | Employer sponsor or investment | Visa required | $1,800 | Rare | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
Which countries can citizens of Thailand move to most easily?
For citizens of Thailand, the best-scoring destinations are Australia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and New Zealand, based on visa access, path to citizenship, cost of living, safety, stability and family-friendliness.
Where can citizens of Thailand live and work without a visa?
None of the 76 countries in the index give citizens of Thailand automatic free movement. 2 offer special routes for this passport, such as Australia and New Zealand.
Can citizens of Thailand move abroad without a job offer?
Yes, to 65 of 75 countries in the index, through free movement, passport-specific routes, points systems, talent, job-seeker, digital nomad or passive-income visas. The cheapest of these is Bulgaria, at about $900 a month for one person.
How many countries can citizens of Thailand visit without a visa?
19 of the 75 destinations in the index can be visited visa-free or with free movement, according to the Passport Index dataset.
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