Pattaya Visa Help Est. 2018 · Pattaya
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Independent · Pattaya · Trusted by 2,000+ expats since 2018

Every Thailand visa,
handled the right way.

Independent guidance. Vetted Pattaya specialists. The right answer for your specific situation — not the most expensive visa, not the easiest to sell.

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01 / DTV

10k THB

5 years

02 / Non-O

800k THB

Retirement

03 / Elite

650k THB

5–20 yrs

04 / LTR

50k THB

10 yrs · tax exempt

05 / Marriage

400k THB

Thai spouse

06 / ED

30–80k THB

Language · Muay Thai

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01 / VISA TYPES

Pick the visa that fits.
We'll handle the rest.

Twelve visa categories, one trusted resource. Each pathway connects you to a Pattaya specialist who handles hundreds of cases like yours every year — vetted by us, transparent on pricing.

01
Most popular for remote workers

Destination Thailand Visa — the DTV.

Five years, multiple entry, 180 days per stay. The 2024 flagship for digital nomads, freelancers, Muay Thai students.

Cost

10,000

THB · ~$280

Validity

5

years

Stay

180

days · ext +180

Read the complete DTV guide
02
R

Retirement (Non-O)

In-country path

50+ retirees · 800k THB · No mandatory insurance · Most popular Pattaya choice.

Learn more 03
E

Privilege (Elite)

Premium membership

5–20 years · No income proof · Premium concierge service · Airport VIP.

Learn more 04
M

Marriage (Non-O)

Thai spouse

Foreign spouses of Thai nationals · 400k THB · Work permit eligible.

Learn more 05
ED

Education (ED)

MOE-accredited only

Thai language · Muay Thai · University · Verified Pattaya schools only.

Learn more 06
B

Business (Non-B + WP)

Work permit included

Work permit · BOI fast-track · EEC corporate setups · Annual extensions.

Learn more 07
LTR

Long-Term Resident

10 years · tax exempt

10 years · Foreign income tax exempt · Smart-money pick for $80k+ earners.

Learn more
See all 24 visa options compared side by side →
02 / HOW IT WORKS

Four steps from confused
to settled in Pattaya.

No legal jargon. No surprise fees. The right specialist for your specific situation, fast.

01
~15 min

Tell us your situation

Free 15-minute discovery call. We listen, ask the right questions, understand exactly what you need.

02
~24 hrs

Get the right answer

We tell you which visa actually fits. Not the most expensive. The right one for your case.

03
~2–3 days

Matched with a specialist

Connected to the vetted Pattaya specialist who handles your visa type every week. Transparent pricing.

04
Done

Settled in Thailand

Your specialist handles paperwork and Jomtien Immigration. You focus on your life in Pattaya.

03 / WHY US

An independent voice
in a market full of touts.

Most "visa agencies" sell you whatever pays them the highest commission. We sell nothing — we connect you with the right specialist and earn referral fees only when our clients are actually satisfied.

i.

Independent, not transactional

We don't sell visas. We connect you with the right specialist for your case.

ii.

Vetted, not advertised

Every specialist we recommend has been thoroughly checked. We refuse to refer unverified operators.

iii.

Pattaya-based, not generic

We know Jomtien Immigration. We know which agents take shortcuts. We've been here since 2018.

iv.

Honest about money

Transparent pricing from your specialist. No hidden fees. No commission games.

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Successful visa cases through our network since 2018

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In Pattaya, since 2018 — through every visa rule change

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Visa categories covered in depth — every Thai option mapped

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Confidential. Your data stays yours. No marketing list. Ever.

Decision shortcut

Not sure which visa fits?

Skip the research rabbit hole. Tell us your situation in one message — we come back with the right answer within 24 hours. Free, no obligation.

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04 / IN THEIR WORDS

What clients say
when nobody's selling.

They told me upfront the Privilege Visa wasn't the best fit for me — and recommended LTR-P instead. Saved me thousands in tax. Honest from the first call.

D

David M.

UK retiree · LTR-P holder · Pattaya since 2024

More client stories coming as our network grows · Real names · Real consent

05 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Things people ask
before committing.

01 How is Pattaya Visa Help different from a regular visa agent?
We're not a visa agent. We're an independent guidance service that connects you with vetted Pattaya specialists. We earn nothing from selling you a specific visa — we earn referral fees only when our clients become satisfied clients of our partners. That alignment is the whole point.
02 Is the consultation really free?
Yes. The 15-minute discovery call is free, no obligation. If you decide to engage one of our specialist partners, their fees are fully transparent and disclosed before you commit to anything.
03 Which visa is right for me as a retiree?
For most over-50s with 800,000 THB available, the Non-O retirement (in-country) path is the simplest and cheapest. For high-income retirees ($80k+/year) staying 180+ days/year, the LTR Wealthy Pensioner is objectively superior thanks to its tax exemption. We'll tell you exactly which one fits during the consultation.
04 Can I still do border runs to Cambodia in 2026?
Land-border visa-exempt entries are now capped at 2 per calendar year (effective November 2025). Air arrivals get up to 6. The "live in Thailand on rolling 30-day stamps" lifestyle is over. If you're long-stay in Pattaya, you need a proper long-stay visa — DTV, retirement, or Privilege depending on your situation.
05 How quickly can I get a Thai visa?
Depends entirely on the visa. Tourist visa: 3–7 days. DTV: 2–4 weeks. Non-O retirement (in-country): ~3 months including bank seasoning. LTR / Privilege: 6–16 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline for your specific case during the consultation.
06 What about the visa scams in Pattaya I keep hearing about?
They're real. The 2025 ED visa crackdown alone revoked nearly 10,000 student visas tied to fake schools. We only refer to specialists we've vetted directly — and we publish a protective guide on what to avoid.
07 What changed in Thai visa rules in 2025–2026?
A lot. The big four: (1) Visa-exempt entry cut from 60 to 30 days for 93 nationalities, effective April 2026 — Cabinet-approved. (2) SMART Visa was reformed Feb 2025 — only the SMART-S (Startup) category remains; T, I, E and O applicants are redirected to LTR. (3) Privilege Bronze tier deadline extended to 30 September 2026 — last call for the 650k entry price. (4) Land-border visa-exempt entries capped at 2 per year since November 2025. We track these changes monthly so you don't have to.
06 / GET STARTED
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