A visa is official permission from a country that lets you stay for a specific time and purpose.

Without one, you’ll be sent home—or worse, banned from coming back.

If you’re dreaming of living in Thailand for a year or more, you need to know exactly

→ which visa works for you

→how to apply, and

→how to keep your stay legal.

This Thai Visa Cheatsheet lays it all out for you.

Clear explanations of visa options (no jargon!) so you know exactly what fits your life, budget, and goals.

Step-by-step breakdowns for visas that allow long-term stays—like tourist visa extensions, education visas, the new DTV visa for digital nomads, and more.

How to plan a full year in Thailand by combining visa options and avoiding the pitfalls of overstaying.

Pro tips from us, Lauren + Nat, who have lived abroad for 6+ years and know what it takes to stay in Thailand legally and stress-free.

No more confusion—just a clear guide that saves you time, money, and headaches.