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საქართველოს პასპორტი · ტაილანდის სავიზო გზამკვლევი 2026

Thailand Visa for Georgian Nationals: Non-OA Retirement, LTR, DTV — Criminal Record Extract, State Pension, and Everything You Need

Georgian nationals are one of the fastest-growing new communities in Thailand — tech workers, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and families drawn to Bangkok and Chiang Mai since 2022. Many earn in USD or EUR from international clients, converting directly to THB. This guide covers every visa route.

## Georgia and Thailand: a Rapidly Growing Community
Georgian nationals have become one of the most visible and fastest-growing communities in Thailand since 2022 — political and economic uncertainty in the region, combined with Thailand's lifestyle, infrastructure, and business environment, has drawn Georgian tech professionals, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and families to Bangkok and Chiang Mai in significant numbers.
**GEL and financial planning:** the Georgian Lari (GEL) carries regional volatility and geopolitical exposure. Many Georgian professionals in tech and remote work earn in USD or EUR, which converts directly to THB without GEL exposure — the recommended reserve currency for Thai visa planning.
- **Non-OA threshold:** 800,000 THB — roughly USD 24,000, or roughly GEL 63,000, at ~33 THB/USD and ~2.61 GEL/USD (August 2026 rates).
**Thailand entry:** no prior visa is required for Georgian passport holders visiting Thailand for tourism stays of up to 60 days — the standard exemption. For longer visits or other purposes, an e-visa or embassy visa is required in advance.
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## Four Thailand Visa Pathways for Georgian Nationals
**1. Non-OA Retirement Visa — the classic route (50+)** - Annual renewable; multiple-entry - Financial: 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account, seasoned 3 months before the annual extension, OR 65,000 THB/month income from abroad (roughly USD 1,965, or roughly GEL 5,130, at current rates) - Health insurance: 40,000 THB outpatient + 400,000 THB inpatient minimum — two separate minimums, not a combined total - Criminal record extract + apostille required (see below) - 90-day reporting (TM47) + annual extension in Thailand
**2. Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — 10 years** - Wealthy Pensioner (50+): USD 80,000/year income from abroad, or USD 40,000–80,000/year combined with a USD 250,000 investment in Thailand — realistic for Georgian tech professionals with established USD/EUR client income - Full exemption from Thai personal income tax on remitted overseas income under Royal Decree 743 — not a partial deduction, and not the 17% flat rate (that applies only to the separate LTR Highly-Skilled Professional category, on Thai-sourced employment income — a different benefit for a different sub-category, easy to conflate) - 10-year validity; no annual renewal; annual (not 90-day) address reporting
**3. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — remote workers** - 5-year validity; 180 days per entry, with one in-country extension of a further 180 days permitted - Financial requirement: a 500,000 THB bank balance (roughly USD 15,100, or roughly GEL 39,400, at current rates) — not an income test, and required regardless of income - No police check required for the DTV — that's specific to the Non-OA route - A strong fit for Georgian tech workers, digital nomads, and consultants with international USD/EUR clients
**4. Thailand Privilege Card** - Five current tiers: Bronze (650,000 THB, 5-year — being withdrawn from sale 30 September 2026, after which Gold at 900,000 THB becomes the entry tier), Gold (900,000 THB, 5-year), Platinum (1,500,000 THB, 10-year), Diamond (2,500,000 THB, 15-year), Reserve (5,000,000 THB, 20-year, invitation-only) - No income or asset requirement — purchasable by anyone
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## Criminal Record Extract — ამონაწერი სისხლის სამართლის ჩანაწერებიდან
For the Non-OA, you need the **criminal record extract (ამონაწერი სისხლის სამართლის ჩანაწერებიდან)**, issued by the **National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR)** under Georgia's Ministry of Justice.
**How to obtain it:** - **eJustice portal (napr.gov.ge):** request online using a Georgian ID card or digital signature — confirm current process and whether the digital certificate is accepted by Thai Immigration for the Non-OA. - **Justice House:** available in person at any Justice House in Georgia, typically same-day. - **From abroad:** the Georgian Embassy or Consulate in your country of current residence — confirm current consular capacity directly.
**Apostille — both Georgia and Thailand are Hague members, but Thailand's own membership isn't in force yet:**
Georgia acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 21 August 2006, entering into force on 14 May 2007 — a long-standing, genuine membership, with NAPR as the designated apostille competent authority. But Thailand only acceded on 30 June 2026, and it doesn't enter into force for Thailand until 28 February 2027. **The missing piece is on Thailand's side, not Georgia's** — a Georgian apostille alone is not yet accepted for Thai visa purposes. Until Thailand's own accession takes effect, you need the apostilled extract legalised at the Royal Thai Embassy Tbilisi as well. Confirm the current step-by-step process with the Embassy before applying.
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## Georgian State Pension: What's Confirmed
Georgia provides a flat-rate state old-age pension, administered by the Social Service Agency, with retirement age **65 for men and 60 for women**.
**A genuinely important detail for permanent emigrants:** Georgians who permanently reside outside Georgia are excluded from the universal state pension by default. However, a **power-of-attorney mechanism** — reissued annually — allows continued receipt of the pension while abroad. Confirm the current process directly with the Social Service Agency (ssa.gov.ge) before relying on this route.
A funded, individual **DC pension pillar (Pillar 2)** launched on 1 January 2019, mandatory for employees who were under 40 at the time — confirm current accessibility of these individual accounts for a permanent emigrant to Thailand directly with the fund.
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## Georgia–Thailand Tax
Confirm the current status and coverage of any Georgia–Thailand double taxation agreement with a tax advisor before emigrating, including how income remitted to Thailand is treated once you're a Thai tax resident (180+ days per year) under Thailand's Por 161/2566 remittance rules (effective January 2024).
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## Georgian Community in Thailand
One of the fastest-growing expat communities in recent years — concentrated in Bangkok (particularly Sukhumvit and Ari) and Chiang Mai, with strong ties to Georgia's tech and startup scene. The Georgian Embassy Bangkok provides consular services.
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## Property for Georgian Nationals in Thailand
Foreign nationals cannot directly own Thai land (Chanote title). Options: condominiums (49% foreign-ownership quota per building, FET Certificate confirming funds wired from outside Thailand in foreign currency), leasehold land (typically structured in 30-year terms, sometimes as sequential renewals) or usufruct, or other legal structures. Nominee arrangements are illegal under the Thai Land Code. Use a certified Thai property lawyer.

ხშირად დასმული კითხვები — ტაილანდში გადასახლებას დაგეგმავი საქართველოს მოქალაქეებისთვის

What criminal record certificate do Georgian nationals need for the Non-OA?

The ამონაწერი სისხლის სამართლის ჩანაწერებიდან (criminal records extract) from NAPR. Obtain via the eJustice portal (napr.gov.ge) or any Justice House. Georgia is a genuine Hague member (since 2007), so an apostille from NAPR applies — but Thailand's own Hague membership isn't in force until 28 February 2027, so you also need legalisation at the Royal Thai Embassy Tbilisi for now.

Is the Georgian state pension paid in Thailand?

Not automatically — permanent residents outside Georgia are excluded from the universal state pension by default. A power-of-attorney mechanism, reissued annually, allows continued receipt while abroad. Confirm the current process directly with the Social Service Agency (ssa.gov.ge).

Do Georgians get visa-free entry to Thailand?

Yes — the standard 60-day tourist exemption applies to Georgian passport holders, no prior visa required. For longer stays or other purposes, an e-visa or embassy visa is required in advance.

What is the correct bank seasoning period for the Non-OA?

3 months — 800,000 THB must be held in a Thai bank account for 3 months before the annual extension. This is the standard Thailand-wide rule and doesn't vary by nationality.

Does the DTV offer an income-based alternative to the 500,000 THB balance?

No — the DTV requires a 500,000 THB bank balance regardless of income; there's no income-based alternative. (That savings-or-income structure applies to the Non-OA — 800,000 THB savings or 65,000 THB/month income — not the DTV.)

How does Por 161/2566 affect Georgian nationals?

From January 2024, Thailand taxes foreign-sourced income remitted for Thai tax residents (180+ days/year). Confirm current Georgia-Thailand DTA status with a tax advisor before relying on treaty relief.

What happens to Georgian health coverage in Thailand?

Georgian state health coverage isn't accessible from Thailand. For the Non-OA, OIC-approved Thai health insurance is mandatory — 40,000 THB outpatient + 400,000 THB inpatient minimum, two separate figures, not a combined total.

Which Thai Embassy do Georgian nationals use?

Royal Thai Embassy Tbilisi. DTV also available online. Confirm current operational details before applying.

What is Georgia's funded DC pension pillar?

A mandatory individual DC pension pillar (Pillar 2) launched 1 January 2019, for employees who were under 40 at the time. Confirm current accessibility of these individual accounts for a permanent emigrant to Thailand directly with the fund.

Can Georgians earn USD/EUR and fund the Thai visa threshold?

Yes — Georgian tech workers and remote professionals commonly earn in USD or EUR from international clients, which converts directly to THB without GEL exposure. This is the recommended approach for Thai visa financial planning.

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Can Georgian nationals own property in Thailand?

Foreign nationals cannot directly own Thai land. Options: condominiums (49% foreign-ownership quota per building, FET Certificate required), leasehold land or usufruct, or other legal structures — nominee arrangements are illegal. Use a certified Thai property lawyer.

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