Live and Work in Thailand Legally
Work Permit, Payroll & Tax Handled for You
Shelter is a relocation agency that helps digital professionals live and work in Thailand legally. We handle the legal and tax matters for you, so you can focus on what matters most.
Which best describes your situation?
Trusted by 100+ remote professionals already building their life in Thailand.
🖥 I work remotely for a company
You need more than just a visa. Get a fully legal employment structure — work permit, payroll, tax, and ongoing support handled.
Learn more →💼 I freelance or run my own business
Build a real base in Thailand — not just a workaround. We handle immigration, payroll, tax, and compliance while you focus on your business.
Learn more →🔄 I’m already in Thailand
Not fully comfortable with your current setup? We can help you transition to a stable, fully legal structure — often without leaving Thailand.
Learn more →Want to understand the cost and next steps first? See Pricing & What to Expect.
Not sure which Thailand visa or work setup is right for you? Take our quiz and choose the path that fits your situation.
🖥 I work remotely for a company
You need more than just a visa.
If you work remotely for a company, both you and your employer need confidence that your setup in Thailand is properly structured — not based on tourist visas, constant border runs, or temporary workarounds.
Shelter provides a fully legal employment structure through our Thai entity, giving you the freedom to settle into life in Thailand without constantly worrying about your visa, taxes, or compliance situation.
Your employer gets peace of mind. You get a stable long-term base in Thailand.
What Shelter handles for you:
- ✓Work permit and Non-B business visa
- ✓Monthly payroll through our Thai entity
- ✓Personal income tax and social security handled
- ✓Mandatory 90-day immigration reporting
- ✓Dependent visas for spouse and children (free of charge)
- ✓A potential path toward Permanent Residency after 3 years
- ✓Ongoing local support when rules or situations change
Flat $590 USD monthly service fee. No onboarding fees. No hidden costs.
“I’ve been working with Shelter for over 1 year and they’ve made securing a long-term visa a very efficient and painless process for me. Shelter is easily the best choice for this service.”
— Dylan Dunlop
💼 I freelance or run my own business
Build a real base in Thailand — not just a workaround.
Many freelancers, creators, consultants, and founders eventually realize that temporary visa solutions are not designed for building a stable long-term life in Thailand.
Shelter gives you a proper legal structure so you can focus on your business while we handle the immigration, payroll, tax, and compliance side.
You continue running your business as normal. We handle the Thailand side properly.
What Shelter handles for you:
- ✓Work permit and Non-B business visa
- ✓Payroll, tax, and social security handled monthly
- ✓Mandatory 90-day immigration reporting
- ✓Dependent visas for spouse and children (free of charge)
- ✓Thai tax residency structure
- ✓Access to government healthcare through Social Security
- ✓A potential path toward Permanent Residency after 3 years
- ✓Ongoing support from a local team that understands remote businesses
Flat $590 USD monthly service fee. No onboarding fees. No hidden costs.
“Amazing that they take care of everything — no worries around visa, extensions, legal status, tax residency etc. Currently the best visa and tax setup for digital nomads and online business owners.”
— Alexandra Enke
🔄 I'm already in Thailand
Already in Thailand — but not fully comfortable with your current setup?
A lot of people in Thailand are technically living in a grey area: tourist visas, temporary visa setups, DTV setups that may not fit their long-term goals, or situations where they’re unsure what is actually compliant long term.
If your current setup is becoming stressful, uncertain, or simply not aligned with your long-term plans, Shelter can help you transition into a more stable structure.
In many cases, we can even process the transition without you needing to leave Thailand.
What Shelter handles for you:
- ✓Review of your current visa situation
- ✓In-country visa conversion where possible
- ✓Work permit and Non-B business visa
- ✓Payroll, tax, and social security handled monthly
- ✓Mandatory 90-day immigration reporting
- ✓Dependent visas for spouse and children (free of charge)
- ✓A potential path toward Permanent Residency after 3 years
- ✓Long-term local support and renewals assistance
Flat $590 USD monthly service fee. No onboarding fees. No hidden costs.
“Residency and visa stuff can be confusing in Thailand, but with Shelter on your side it’s one less thing you have to worry about.”
— Pete OC
Still Not Sure Which Option Fits You Best?
That’s completely normal 🙂
Every situation is slightly different depending on your current visa, your nationality, whether you work remotely or freelance, your salary structure, and your long-term plans in Thailand.
Message us directly and we’ll help you figure out the best option for your situation.
Shelter has been helping remote professionals legally live and work in Thailand since 2019.
Work permit. Visa. Payroll. Tax. Compliance. All handled.
Our Service
If you work remotely or run a digital business, you can relocate to Thailand easily and do your business through Shelter as the Employer of Record (EOR). We charge a flat monthly fee, which covers everything needed from a legal perspective to establish a reliable tax home in Thailand.
We provide a work permit, business visa, healthcare, handle monthly payroll, and ensure that your taxes and social security are paid as legally required.
No more paperwork, visa runs, or 90 day reports at Immigration – just hassle-free living in Thailand.
Requirements
22-50 years old
Have either one of the following:
- High school or university diploma, plus 5 years of relevant work experience
- IT-related university diploma, plus 2 years of relevant work experience
Work in software development, blockchain, design, marketing, business development, ecommerce, or other online, tech/digital-related activity
Have an existing business or client base
Can bill a minimum of $1,500 USD per month
Can commit to a 1 year contract
What Our Clients Say
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How Shelter compares to other options such as the Elite Visa, Smart Visa, Education Visa, and Volunteer Visa
The benefits of tax residency in Thailand, such as free government healthcare through Social Security and a legal path to Permanent Residency
Frequently Asked Questions
Read the full FAQ.
How soon can I relocate to Thailand?
You and/or your employees can be visa-ready to enter Thailand in less than a month. We ship your visa application paperwork to you within 10-15 business days of payment. Visit the Thai E-Visa Official Website to check if you are eligible for online application.
What documents do I need to provide?
1. Passport scan
2. Diploma scan
3. Reference letters verifying experience
Upfront, we just need a scan of your passport. Reference letters and an educational certificate are required later in the work permit process, after entering Thailand.
I’m already in Thailand. Do I need to leave and re-enter the country?
That depends on your Thai visa type and history. Tourist visas can typically be converted for a fee, while other visa types are already compatible with a work permit (Non Bs, spousal visas, child visas, etc). Education and volunteer visas are unfortunately difficult to convert in-country; a border run to a nearby country is almost always necessary.
Can I get visas for my family?
Yes. Your spouse and/or children may apply for Non-Immigrant O (“Non O”) tied to your Non B. We do not charge additional service fees for preparing visa application paperwork for dependents. Marriage and/or birth certificate is required. Dependents are not covered under Thailand Social Security, unless they obtain a work permit.
How many years can I renew / extend the visa?
That’s the great thing about Non-Immigrant visas – they can be extended indefinitely. Once you hold 3 consecutive 1-year visa extensions, tied to the same work permit, you may apply for Permanent Residency (PR). The permanent residence permit will allow you to stay in Thailand indefinitely without needing a visa.
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