Chiang Mai white temple in forestBharath Mohan

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Thailand's cultural capital in the mountains, beloved by digital nomads for its cafes, temples, and ultra-low costs. Chiang Mai has a tropical, hot year-round climate (summers avg 34°C, winters avg 26°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Th.

💬 What people love

  • Digital nomad mecca, $800-1,200/mo all-in is very comfortable
  • Coworking paradise, Punspace, CAMP, dozens of cafe-offices
  • 300+ temples. Genuine cultural depth if you seek it out

⚠️ What's hard

  • Burning season Feb-Apr brutal, AQI 300+, many expats flee
  • Expat bubble strong, easy to never interact with Thais
  • No legal long-term visa, constant visa runs or ED visa workarounds
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Visa Pathways

THA offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

🔧LTR Visa - Work-from-Thailand

10-year visa for remote workers with foreign employers

Eligibility:USD 80,000/year income (USD 40,000 with master's), Employed by public company OR company with 3+ years and USD 50M+ revenue
Salary:€73K+
Processing time:~4 weeks
Path to PR:No
🔧LTR Visa - Highly Skilled Professionals

10-year visa for experts in targeted industries

Eligibility:USD 80,000/year income (USD 40,000 with master's in science/tech), Employed in targeted industry in Thailand
Salary:€73K+
Processing time:~4 weeks
Path to PR:No
See requirements for other pathways
📋LTR Visa - Wealthy Pensioners~4 weeks
📋Thailand Elite Visa~4 weeks
📋Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement)~4 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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🏠 Housing

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