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Saudi Buyers' Guide to Property & Investment in Thailand

Recommended visas: LTR-Wealthy · Elite · DTV

LTR, Smart Visa and BOI between them open more ownership and work rights than most foreigners realise. This is the complete guide for Saudi nationals (ðŸ‡ļðŸ‡Ķ Saudi Arabia) who want to buy property, invest, or set up a company in Thailand — by NYC Legal, the Bangkok law and notary practice that has served Saudi clients for 12+ years. It covers visa selection, foreign-ownership structures, BOI promotion, tax planning, and repatriation of funds.

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Visa pathways suited to Saudi nationals

Saudi investors most often choose: LTR-Wealthy · Elite · DTV. Each fits a different goal — LTR-Wealthy (10-year) for portfolios above USD 1M; Thailand Elite (5–20 years) for frictionless business travel; Retirement O-A for age 50+ with qualifying income or deposit; DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) for digital nomads, 5-year multi-entry up to 180 days per stay.

Even without a special treaty, Saudi applicants qualify fully for the BOI / LTR / Smart Visa programmes. We prepare and file every document on your behalf.

Foreign property ownership for Saudi buyers

Most common buying pattern among Saudi clients: Halal hospitality investment + medical-tourism clinics + condos.

Top locations chosen by Saudi buyers: Bangkok (Sukhumvit Soi 3/Nana) · Phuket · Pattaya · Krabi · Chiang Mai — each has its own land-law and tax nuances. We run full due diligence before any purchase.

Four fully legal ownership structures: 1) Foreign-quota condominium (max 49% per project + FET form on inbound funds); 2) Long-term leasehold (30 + 30 + 30 years registered at the Land Office); 3) Thai company structured under the Foreign Business Act (NO illegal Thai-nominee arrangements); 4) Limited rights — Usufruct, Superficies, Habitation registered on the chanote.

BOI & Smart Visa — for commercial investors

The Board of Investment (BOI) allows Saudi investors to hold 100% equity AND own land for factory/office use across 13 promoted sectors — agro-processing · electronics/EV · BCG · digital · medical hub · creative industries, etc.

Smart Visa (S/T/E/I/O streams) — 4 years for Talent / Investor / Executive / Startup founders. No work permit required, dependents included.

LTR Visa (10-year, 4 sub-categories: Wealthy Global / Wealthy Pensioners / Work-from-Thailand / Highly-Skilled) — flat 17% income tax for the WFT category and a free digital work permit.

Moving funds in and out of Thailand

The Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form is critical when buying a condo — every inbound wire â‰Ĩ USD 50,000 must record the purpose and is kept on file for the Land Office.

Specific to Saudi clients: SAR pegged to USD; outbound free; Al Rajhi correspondent via Citibank Bangkok

Repatriation: on resale, you can wire out the original USD-equivalent inflow plus declared gains, after withholding tax. We obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate to make this seamless.

Taxes and total cost of ownership

· Transfer fee 2% of assessed value · Stamp duty 0.5% OR Specific Business Tax 3.3% (seller usually bears) · Withholding tax based on holding period · 7% VAT if buying from a developer.

Annual: Land & Buildings Tax 0.02–0.7% of assessed value · Rental income tax 5–35% progressive (reducible via Personal Allowance and deductions).

Double Tax Treaty: Thailand has a DTT with Saudi Arabia preventing double taxation. We obtain the Certificate of Residence so you can claim the credit at home.

Documents and translations required

Passport + current visa + latest TM.6 arrival card — every stamped page copied.

Proof of funds — 12 months of bank statements from a Saudi Arabia financial institution.

Personal documents (birth certificate · marriage certificate · power of attorney) — translated from Arabic into Thai + notarised + MFA + Thai Embassy legalisation in Saudi Arabia

We provide certified Arabic ↔ Thai translation within 2–5 business days and courier originals back to you in Saudi Arabia via DHL.

Why Saudi clients choose NYC Legal

We close 100+ deals per year for Saudi clients — we understand the decision-making and source-country paperwork involved.

Notary public + qualified lawyers + MOF-registered tax accountants on one team. No multi-firm coordination required.

Reporting in Arabic at every step, online tracking, and a photo of every signed document delivered to your portal.

FAQ

Can Saudi nationals own land in Thailand?

Not directly — but Saudi buyers commonly use Leasehold 30+30+30, a Foreign Business Act-compliant Thai company, or BOI/EEC promotion which allows foreign-owned entities to hold land for business use.

Can Saudi buyers own a condominium outright?

Yes. Foreign-quota condos (up to 49% of total floor area per project) can be owned freehold by foreigners. Funds must arrive from abroad with a FET form before the title transfer.

Which visa is the best fit for me?

It depends on your goal — among Saudi clients we usually recommend: LTR-Wealthy, Elite, DTV. We provide a free 30-minute matching call.

How do I move money from Saudi Arabia into Thailand?

SAR pegged to USD; outbound free; Al Rajhi correspondent via Citibank Bangkok — we coordinate both ends and capture the FET form so future repatriation is unblocked.

What is the all-in fee?

Condo due-diligence + structuring + transfer packages start at THB 35,000. House / land via leasehold or Thai company starts at THB 80,000. Written fixed quote before we start.

Can you handle this while I am still in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Sign a POA legalised by the Thai Embassy in Saudi Arabia (or Apostille). We execute end-to-end, with online updates and document photos at every stage.

Other investor nationalities in Middle East

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can NYC Legal service be handled online?

Yes — NYC Legal service can start online via LINE @nycli: send a photo of your document for a quote, then book an in-office signing (BKK / Khon Kaen / Udon / Nong Khai) or request Mobile Notary signing in Bangkok metro (additional travel fee applies).

What is the starting fee for NYC Legal service?

NYC Legal service starts from THB 500–800 per set (varies by document type and page count), plus government fees ~THB 200–400 and Kerry/EMS courier THB 80–120. Free quote via LINE or +66 83-249-4999.

What happens if my NYC Legal service is rejected?

NYC Legal guarantees free revision of NYC Legal service if rejected by a government agency or embassy due to our error — we re-process at no charge until accepted (within 30 days). Our acceptance rate exceeds 99% and a Case Manager tracks every step.

Is NYC Legal service available outside Bangkok?

NYC Legal has 4 offices: Bangkok HQ (Sathon), Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai — and serves clients nationwide via Kerry/EMS registered courier and a free 15-minute video consultation before any engagement begins.

How long does NYC Legal service take?

NYC Legal service typically takes 1–3 business days when documents are complete and no holidays interrupt the workflow. NYC Legal offers Same-day / 24-hour express service for an additional THB 600–1,000 — book via LINE @nycli ahead of time.

Where is NYC Legal service accepted?

NYC Legal service from NYC Legal is accepted by: the Lawyers Council of Thailand (Notary Public), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Department (MFA), and 90+ foreign embassies in Bangkok — ready for Apostille and embassy attestation.

Workflow Timeline — Step-by-Step Process

Our Foreign Buyer Services workflow for clients in Saudi Arabia is engineered by attorneys and paralegals trained under the Lawyers Council of Thailand, ensuring documents finish within the window you need for visa filing, immigration interviews, or international counterparties. Every step is logged in our CRM and tracking notifications are pushed to your email and LINE in real time.

  1. Day 3–5
    Embassy / Apostille

    Forwarded to destination embassy, or Apostille issued for Hague Convention member states.

  2. Day 2–3
    MFA Legalisation

    Submission to Department of Consular Affairs at THB 200/page (normal) or THB 400/page (express).

  3. Day 5–7
    Delivery & Close

    Worldwide courier (DHL/FedEx) with full VAT receipts under NYC Translation Co., Ltd.

  4. 1:30
    Certificate Issuance

    Case-numbered certificate issued; PDPA-compliant PDF copy emailed to you the same day.

  5. 1:00
    Notary Public Signing

    A licensed Notarial Services Attorney verifies identity & intent, then signs and seals per Lawyers Council of Thailand standards.

  6. 0:30
    Pre-Notary QA

    Paralegals verify completeness, match spelling against your passport, and stage originals before the attorney appointment.

Service Comparison Matrix

Clients in Saudi Arabia choose between three delivery modes based on timeline, budget, and document type. We will recommend the best fit during the free consultation.

ModeBest forTurnaroundAdd-on fee
Walk-in (office)Originals on hand, fixed appointment30–60 minNone
Mobile Notary (we travel)VIP, elderly, bulk documentsSame dayTHB 1,000 (free if 3+ docs)
Online Video NotaryEligible electronic documents20 minTHB 2,500
Express MFA + Embassy24–48 hr deadlines1–2 days+50%–100%
Worldwide shippingClients outside Thailand3–7 daysFrom THB 2,500 (DHL/FedEx)

Hyper-local Trust Signals

NYC Legal has continuously served Notary cases in Saudi Arabia (Thailand) since 2016. We understand the documents this neighbourhood needs most — work-permit affidavits, cross-border powers of attorney, and real-estate authorisations for foreign counterparties.

  • ✓curated verified case files (4.9/5) including clients from Saudi Arabia
  • ✓On-the-ground familiarity with local district offices and post offices
  • ✓Multilingual paralegals (Thai/English/Chinese/Japanese) for expats in Saudi Arabia
  • ✓After-hours appointments for 9-to-5 professionals in Saudi Arabia
  • ✓Grab/Lalamove pickup within 10 km of Saudi Arabia — no surcharge for repeat clients

Authority & Citations

This page references regulations from the Lawyers Council of Thailand, the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), and the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention — Thailand acceded as a member state in 2023.

Reviewed by the NYC Legal editorial team. Last verified 2026-07-05. Reference seed: en-fb-nat/Saudi Arabia.

In-depth Questions Clients Ask Most

These are the most frequent questions clients in Saudi Arabia ask before booking Foreign Buyer Services. Each answer is reviewed quarterly by our editorial team against current Lawyers Council, MFA, and embassy guidance, so the dates, fees, and process windows on this page stay accurate.

How long does Foreign Buyer Services typically take for clients in Saudi Arabia?
Standard turnaround is 1–2 business days for the notary stage, plus 2–3 days at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 1–7 days at the destination embassy depending on the mission. Express handling can compress the full chain into 24–48 hours for clients with a verified visa appointment or court hearing.
Can the documents be used outside Thailand without further legalisation?
Documents notarised in Thailand are accepted abroad only after the chain — Notary → MFA → Embassy or Apostille — is complete for the destination country. Since Thailand's Hague Apostille membership took effect on 14 February 2026, a single Apostille now replaces embassy legalisation for member states such as the US, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, and 100+ others.
What identification documents must I bring to the appointment?
For Thai nationals: national ID card plus the original document. For foreigners: passport plus a valid Thai visa or entry stamp. Corporate clients should bring the company affidavit (DBD), the authorised signatory's ID, and the company seal if used in the document.
Do you provide certified translations alongside the notary service?
Yes. NAATI-credentialed translators (English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Arabic) work in-house, so the translated version can be notarised the same day. This avoids the common delay of bouncing between a translation vendor and a notary office.
What is your refund or rebooking policy?
If the document is rejected by the MFA or destination embassy due to an error on our side, we re-process at no charge and refund all MFA / embassy fees. If the rejection is due to client-provided information (e.g. spelling or missing supporting documents), we offer a 50% rebooking discount.

Pre-Submission Compliance Checklist (12-Point)

Before we file your Foreign Buyer Services with the MFA or any embassy, every case passes a 12-point checklist. This is the same checklist used internally by our senior counsel during the final QA step.

  1. 01Identity documents match the spelling on the destination country's visa or contract
  2. 02All signatures appear in blue ink on the original (black ink is rejected by several embassies)
  3. 03Date format matches destination country convention (DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY)
  4. 04Corporate documents include current DBD affidavit (issued within last 90 days)
  5. 05Powers of attorney specify scope, duration, and revocation clauses per destination jurisdiction
  6. 06Educational transcripts bear original university seal, not photocopy
  7. 07Medical certificates include licensed physician registration number (per MFA rule 2021)
  8. 08Marriage and birth certificates are MOI-issued originals, not Khor Ror 2 copies
  9. 09Translation pages stapled and sealed to source document with translator declaration
  10. 10Stamp duty (where required) affixed before notarisation, not after
  11. 11MFA submission cover letter lists destination embassy and intended use
  12. 12Tracking number registered in our CRM and shared with client via LINE @nycli