Why Canadian Clients Choose the Investor Visa Non-IM
Canadian nationals are a fast-growing business community in Thailand. Their dominant investment pattern is Retirement villas + Chiang Mai long-stay condos. The Investor Visa Non-IM matches that profile because it delivers อยู่ 1 ปี ต่อได้, ไม่ต้องทำงาน, ครอบครัวขอ Non-O ได้ — with 1-year validity and government fees from THB 25,000.
Eligibility Criteria (Investor Visa Non-IM)
• ลงทุน ≥ 10M THB ในพันธบัตร/กองทุน/อสังหาฯ • หลักฐานการโอนเงินจากต่างประเทศ For Canadian applicants unsure whether they qualify, NYC Legal offers a free pre-check via LINE @NYCLegal — send preliminary documents (passport, statements, income proof) and our team assesses eligibility before you commit to the full engagement.
Benefits Once Investor Visa Non-IM Is Granted
• อยู่ 1 ปี ต่อได้ • ไม่ต้องทำงาน • ครอบครัวขอ Non-O ได้ Canadian holders of Investor Visa Non-IM can also register BOI-promoted companies faster, enjoy 0–8 year corporate tax holidays, and import machinery duty-free. Preferred residential hotspots: Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui.
Document Checklist for Canadian Applicants
1) Canada passport with ≥18 months validity + copies of all stamped pages 2) 4×6cm white-background photos ×4 (taken within 6 months) 3) Financial evidence: 6–12 months bank statements showing minimum balance USD 25,000+ (with Apostille/Legalisation) 4) Police clearance from Canada authorities, ≤3 months old 5) Thai hospital medical certificate covering TB, Syphilis, Leprosy, Elephantiasis, Substance Abuse 6) Thai-valid health insurance ≥ USD 100,000/year (O-A visas need IPD ≥ THB 400,000 and OPD ≥ THB 40,000) 7) Employment/Company letters translated into English and legalised at the Royal Thai Embassy in Canada 8) Investor Visa Non-IM-specific: ลงทุน ≥ 10M THB ในพันธบัตร/กองทุน/อสังหาฯ
Currency Transfer & Banking Notes
CAD → THB via RBC/TD Global Transfer; Canada-Thailand 1984 DTT; no outbound restriction For Investor Visa Non-IM filings, financial documents require a FET Form (Foreign Exchange Transaction) from the receiving Thai bank. NYC Legal liaises with Bangkok Bank, SCB, KBank, Krungthai, and HSBC Thailand to issue FET on the same day without the applicant traveling. Transfers >USD 50,000 also require a Source of Funds declaration under AMLO rules.
End-to-End Timeline
Thai-side processing at ตม. takes 30–60 business days. Including source-document translation and legalisation from Canada, the total end-to-end timeline is 4–8 weeks. NYC Legal offers an Express Track that compresses this to 2–3 weeks for a 30–50% surcharge, using fast-lane filing at ตม..
Alternative Visas for Canadian Nationals
Other options for Canadian include: • Retirement (O-A) • Marriage (O) • LTR-Wealthy However, the Investor Visa Non-IM is best suited for investors and executives who want tax benefits because อยู่ 1 ปี ต่อได้.
Apostille Transition (28 Feb 2027) for Canada Documents
28 February 2027 From that date, Thailand accepts Apostille in place of traditional legalisation. For Canada source documents entering Thailand for the Investor Visa Non-IM: Canada is not yet a Hague member, so documents must continue to pass through the Royal Thai Embassy in Canada for full legalisation before use in Thailand — fees and timelines remain unchanged.
NYC Legal Service for This Combination
• Free initial consultation — LINE @NYCLegal replies within 30 minutes (Mon–Sat 9am–8pm) • In-house English / French → Thai/English translators with credentials • Notarial attorney signatory licensed by the Thai Lawyers Council • Filing agent at ตม. so you need not travel • Status updates every 3 business days by email • Money-back guarantee for rejections caused by our documentation errors • Written fee schedule in advance — no hidden costs