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Specialists in Thai visas for UK & Chinese nationals

Thai Visa & Residency Service
for UK & Chinese Nationals

From the 5-year DTV to retirement and long-term residency, Gateway Siam handles every Thai visa for British and Chinese nationals, end to end, in English, 中文 and Thai.

Fixed fees, shown upfront, and an honest assessment before you commit

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  • 6+ Visa routes handled
  • 3 Languages, end to end
  • 100% Fixed, transparent fees
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇨🇳 中国 · 🇹🇭 ไทย

15+
Years of experience
2,000+
Visas approved
98%
Approval success rate
4
Offices across Thailand
Our visa services

Thai visas we handle

From a quick visit to a decade of residency, choose your path.

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Most popular

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

The 5-year visa for remote workers & soft-power stays

The DTV is Thailand’s first visa built for digital nomads and long-stay enthusiasts. It is valid for five years, allows multiple entries and up to 180 days per stay (extendable once by another 180 days).

5 years, multiple entry Learn more

Retirement Visa (Non-O / O-A)

Settle into Thailand from age 50

For applicants aged 50 and over, the retirement visa grants a one-year stay that renews annually. It is the established route for British and Chinese retirees who want a permanent base in Thailand.

50 years Learn more

Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)

10-year residency for high earners & investors

The LTR is a premium 10-year visa with fast-track services, tax benefits and a digital work permit. It suits wealthy individuals, pensioners, investors and high-earning remote professionals.

Up to 10 years Learn more

Education Visa (Non-ED)

Stay long-term while you study

The ED visa lets you live in Thailand while studying, Thai language, a university degree, Muay Thai or other accredited programmes. A popular, flexible route for younger applicants.

90 days, extendable for the course Learn more

Business Visa & Work Permit (Non-B)

Work, invest or run a company in Thailand

The Non-B visa, paired with a work permit, lets you be employed by or operate a Thai company. We handle the full visa-plus-work-permit package and the company side where needed.

90 days → 1 year extension Learn more

Tourist Visa & METV

Longer, flexible visits before you commit

British and Chinese nationals now get 30 days visa-free (cut from 60 in 2026), but the 6-month Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is ideal if you want to come and go while you decide on a long-stay route.

30 days on arrival (2026) Learn more
Not sure which one?

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A free, one-minute triage that weighs your income, your timeline and whether you need Thai work rights — then tells you what you would have to prove. No sign-up, no email.

Who we serve

Built for the way you move to Thailand

Whether you are coming from London or Shanghai, we speak your language and know your paperwork.

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

For British nationals

Beyond the new 30-day visa exemption lies the real opportunity: the 5-year DTV, retirement, and the 10-year LTR. We handle UK-side bank statements, embassy requirements and Thai immigration in one stream.

China 🇨🇳

为中国公民 / For Chinese nationals

Visa-free entry is only the start. We help with long-stay routes, DTV, education, business, retirement and the 3M THB property pathway, with full service and documents in 中文.

Why Gateway Siam

Why clients choose Gateway Siam

A calmer, clearer alternative to anonymous visa shops.

Truly trilingual

Every consultation, document and update is available in English, Chinese and Thai, no translation gaps between you and Thai immigration.

Fixed, transparent fees

You see the full service fee before you commit, with government fees listed separately. No surprises, ever.

One dedicated advisor

A single point of contact owns your case from eligibility check to approval, not a queue of agents.

Right visa, first time

We assess your situation honestly and recommend the visa that actually fits, so you avoid costly re-applications.

A simple process

How it works

Four calm steps from first question to approved visa.

1

Free assessment

Tell us your nationality, plans and budget. We confirm which visas you qualify for, honestly.

2

Clear proposal

You receive a fixed-fee quote, a document checklist and a realistic timeline in your language.

3

We prepare & file

We compile your documents, complete the forms and liaise with the embassy or Thai immigration on your behalf.

4

Approved & supported

You receive your visa, plus reminders for extensions, 90-day reports and renewals so you never fall out of status.

Our promises

How we earn your trust

We are a new, focused firm, so we compete on transparency, not promises about the past.

An honest assessment first

Before you pay anything, we tell you what you genuinely qualify for. If a cheaper route suits you better, or if you do not qualify yet, we say so.

Fixed fees, agreed in writing

One clear service fee, confirmed in writing before any work begins. Government and embassy fees are itemised and passed on at cost, never marked up.

One specialist, in your language

A single advisor handles your case end to end, in English, 中文 or Thai, so nothing gets lost in handovers or translation.

Always on the current rules

Thai visa rules change often. We track every update, embassy requirements, financial thresholds, new routes, and publish what we learn, so your application reflects the rules as they are today.

Insights

Latest visa guides

Verified updates on Thai visas and residency — kept current as the rules change.

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“A local team you can trust to be straight with you.”

P Pong Founder, Gateway Siam
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Ready to make Thailand home?

Start with a free, no-obligation assessment. We will tell you exactly which visa fits and what it takes.