Expat hub

Chiang Mai

Thailand

What it's actually like to live in Chiang Mai as an expat — the lifestyle, the costs, the neighbourhoods, and the visa that lets you stay.

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Liveability score

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Resident expats

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Solo monthly est.

Why expats choose Chiang Mai

The pull is the combination — lifestyle, cost and community in one place. This is the honest picture of what draws people here and keeps them.

Living here on a visa

Most expats in Chiang Mai stay on a retirement, DTV, marriage or education visa. We confirm which route fits your situation and manage the application end to end.

See if you qualify to live here →Visa & immigration office in Chiang Mai →