Complete step-by-step procedure to transfer your tax residence to Thailand. Crypto tax rate: 0% (plateformes agréées, 2025-2029).
Crypto tax rate
0% (plateformes agréées, 2025-2029)
Crypto-friendly score
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Cost of living
Low
Banking ease
Moderate
Regulation
Neutral
Preparation time
2-4 months
A tax relocation to Thailand requires 2-4 months of preparation. Here are the essential steps before leaving.
Check your passport validity (minimum 6 months)
Gather all financial documents (bank statements, crypto history)
Notify your tax authority of your planned departure
Apply for the LTR visa (Long-Term Resident, Thailand)
Take out international health insurance
Prepare to open a local bank account
Some countries apply an exit tax on unrealised capital gains. Check whether your country of origin is affected.
β Good news: Thailand does not apply an exit tax upon entry.
Thailand does not apply an exit tax on cryptocurrencies. Crypto capital gains realised through platforms licensed by the Thai SEC are exempt from personal income tax from 2025 to 2029.
β οΈ Warning: your country of origin may apply an exit tax. Consult a tax adviser.
Choosing the right visa is essential for your tax relocation to Thailand. Here are the main visa options available.
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Read the detailed guide on eVisa-Card.com: visa types, fees, processing times and procedures for Thailand.
Opening a bank account in Thailand is a crucial step. Here are the recommended banks and the procedure.
Account opening time : 1-2 weeks
Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank (KBank) and SCB are the main banks. Account opening requires a non-immigrant visa. Thai banks are cautious but accessible with the required documents.
Transferring your crypto assets to Thailand requires compliance with local regulations. Here is the procedure.
Regulator : SEC Thailand
Verify that your exchange is authorised in the destination country
Check Thai SEC compliance
Transfer your crypto to a locally regulated exchange
Keep a complete record of all transfers (dates, amounts, wallets)
The Thai SEC regulates cryptocurrencies. Licensed exchanges include Bitkub and Satang Pro. Gains realised through these licensed platforms are tax-exempt from 2025 to 2029 (Ministerial Regulation No. 399). Thailand temporarily exempted VAT on crypto from 2022 to 2023.
Settling in Thailand: what you need to know for your daily life.
Thailand offers a very low cost of living with a high quality of life. Bangkok is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city. The islands and Chiang Mai are popular with digital nomads. The private healthcare system is excellent and affordable.
Your tax obligations in Thailand after settling.
Filing deadline
31 mars
Forms to complete
PND 90 / PND 91 (Annual Tax Return)
Flat tax of 15% on crypto capital gains
Taxation on remittance basis
File an annual tax return
Check the applicable tax treaty
From 2025 to 2029, Thailand exempts from personal income tax crypto capital gains realised through SEC-licensed platforms; outside those platforms, progressive rates (5-35%) apply. Foreign-sourced crypto income is only taxed if remitted to Thailand in the same year (rule changed in 2024: all remittances are taxed). The declaration is filed with the Revenue Department.
| Studio/1-bedroom rent | 300-600 EUR/month |
| Family rent (3 bedrooms) | 500-1 200 EUR/month |
| Utilities (water, electricity, internet) | 50-100 EUR/month |
| Food | 200-400 EUR/month |
| Transport | 30-80 EUR/month |
| Health insurance | 80-200 EUR/month |
| Estimated monthly budget | 700 - 2 600 EUR/month |
Not from 2025 to 2029 if you trade through a platform licensed by the Thai SEC: gains there are exempt. Outside those platforms, gains are taxed at progressive rates. Since 2024, foreign income remitted to Thailand is also taxed, regardless of the year of realisation.
The Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident) offers 10 years of residence with a reduced tax rate of 17% for qualified workers. The Retirement Visa (>50 years) and Thailand Elite Visa are alternatives.
The Thailand Elite Visa offers 5-20 years of residence without work conditions. The cost is 600,000-2,000,000 THB (15,000-50,000 EUR). It does not automatically confer tax residency.
Bangkok is very affordable: 800-2,500 EUR/month all-inclusive. A furnished apartment costs 400-1,200 EUR/month. Chiang Mai is 30-40% cheaper. Medical care is excellent and inexpensive.
Yes, since 2024 Thailand taxes all remitted foreign income, regardless of the year of realisation. Previously, only income remitted in the same year was taxed.
This guide is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Laws and regulations change regularly. Consult a qualified professional before making any decision regarding tax relocation.
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