A Gateway for Foreign Professionals to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

The Thai Cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for foreign nationals working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This visa aims to attract specialists and executives to boost the country's key industries.

The EEC visa, valid for up to ten years based on the employment contract, allows multiple entries and exits. Initially, holders can stay in Thailand for up to five years. Additionally, visa holders benefit from a personal income tax rate of 17%.

There are four categories of EEC visas: 

- EEC Visa "S" for Specialists

- EEC Visa "E" for Executives

- EEC Visa "P" for Professionals

- EEC Visa "O" for Others, including spouses and dependents.

The visa issuance and conversion fee is 10,000 baht (about US$273) per person per year. The EEC work permit application fee is 20,000 baht (about US$547) per person.

The EEC is a special economic zone in three eastern provinces of Thailand, designed to attract foreign investment in target industries such as future automotive, smart electronics, health tourism, agriculture and biotechnology, food for the future, robotics and automation, aviation and logistics, biofuels and biochemicals, and medical services.