At the beginning of the year, the news caused a real uproar in local Thai media: the tax law for foreigners will be adjusted to match the local population, and income – including pensions from abroad – will be taxed starting January 1.1.2024, XNUMX.
In recent weeks, foreign media have also increasingly taken up the topic of "Taxes in Thailand" and actively reported on it. This is especially true with regard to Switzerland, not least because around 10 registered and an estimated 000 unregistered Swiss citizens live permanently in the Land of Smiles.
The newspapers NZZ, the View and 20 Minutes reported extensively on Thailand and the new tax law. As mentioned, the topic isn't new, yet it continues to stoke uncertainty or even fear. This topic is being hotly debated on social media. There are usually two opposing sides: the calm, who are waiting to see what happens, and the cautious, who are already trying to sort things out. It's easy to see how this leads to heated debates.
We at the Swiss Helping Point receive daily requests for visas that exempt the holder from tax. So, can you just quickly change your visa and everything be fine? Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple. Tax-exempt visas for Thailand are subject to various conditions. Generally speaking, visa regulations in Thailand are very dynamic. What was a fact yesterday is now obsolete, including the well-intentioned advice of a friend who emigrated five years ago.
Thailand has around 50 different visa types and subtypes. Finding the right visa and obtaining it legally isn't always easy. Forums and Facebook groups are full of speculation and interpretation. Swiss Helping Point therefore advises caution when dealing with such information.
Ultimately, the visa for Thailand must suit your personal situation. This is where Swiss Helping Point comes in. For 24 years, we have been reliably bringing Thais to Switzerland and Swiss to Thailand. In a personal consultation, we will determine whether a tax-exempt visa for Thailand is suitable for you. If not, we will help you arrange the best visa for you.
For this purpose we have our product Visa Thailand Advice launched. We'll walk you through the process together, step by step, to make your dream come true—living in Thailand.
