Thailand•AsiaLTR-T — Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
At a Glance
3 weeks – 2 months
THB ฿50,000
5 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote work OK
Overview
10-year Thai residence covering wealthy investors, retirees aged 50+, remote workers and skilled experts, with USD 80K income and a 17% tax cap for HSPs.
Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, launched by the Board of Investment in September 2022, is a 10-year multiple-entry permit covering four streams: Wealthy Global Citizens (USD 1M assets + USD 500K Thai investment), Wealthy Pensioners (age 50+, USD 80K passive income), Work-from-Thailand Professionals, and Highly Skilled Professionals in targeted industries.
Issued for 5 years and renewable for another 5, with a THB 50,000 fee and endorsement in about 20 working days. Highly Skilled Professionals get a 17% flat income tax; all categories receive a digital work permit, 1-year reporting instead of 90-day, fast-track airports, and up to 4 dependents (spouse and children under 20, now extended to parents).
This visa is ideal for high-earning remote professionals, STEM specialists, retirees with passive income, or wealthy investors who want a decade of stable Thai residence without annual renewals or the 4:1 hiring quota.
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Choose 1 of 4 categories: Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional, or Highly Skilled Professional
Wealthy Global Citizen: USD 1,000,000 in assets and USD 500,000 invested in Thailand (government bonds, direct investment, or property)
Wealthy Pensioner: age 50+ with USD 80,000/yr passive income (or USD 40,000-80,000 plus USD 250,000 Thai investment)
Work-from-Thailand Professional: USD 80,000/yr (past 2 years) and employer is a public company or private company with 3+ years operating and USD 50M+ revenue over the last 3 years
Highly Skilled Professional: USD 80,000/yr (past 2 years) in targeted industries, or USD 40,000-80,000 with master's or higher in science/technology
Health insurance covering at least USD 50,000, or Thai social security, or USD 100,000 bank deposit held for 12+ months
Maintain all qualifying conditions throughout the visa term
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
80,000 USD/yr
Investment
500,000 USD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Recent passport-style photograph
Proof of income (tax returns, payslips, pension statements as applicable)
Proof of assets and/or USD 500,000 Thai investment (Wealthy Global Citizen) or USD 250,000 (Wealthy Pensioner top-up)
Employment contract and employer financials (Work-from-Thailand and Highly Skilled categories)
Educational credentials (especially for the USD 40K-80K income tier requiring a master's degree)
Health insurance with USD 50,000+ coverage, or Thai social security, or USD 100,000 bank deposit held 12+ months
Criminal background / police clearance documentation
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- 10-year multi-entry residence (5+5) with no 90-day reporting
- 17% flat personal income tax for Highly Skilled Professionals
- Digital work permit and One Stop Service for in-Thailand employment
- Up to 4 dependents covered (spouse, children under 20, parents)
- Fast-track at international airports and exemption from re-entry permits
- Employer exempt from the 4 Thai-to-1 foreigner hiring ratio
- Tax exemption on overseas income for three of the four categories
Worth Knowing
- THB 50,000 government fee per person at visa issuance
- Qualifications endorsement takes around 20 working days plus pre-approval
- Income and investment thresholds must be maintained for the full term
- Work-from-Thailand requires employer with USD 50M+ revenue over 3 years
- Spouse needs a separate work permit to take up employment in Thailand
- Wealthy Global Citizen stream requires USD 1M in assets and USD 500K invested in Thailand
- Wealthy Pensioner stream is restricted to applicants aged 50 or over
- Highly Skilled Professional roles must be in BOI-designated targeted industries
Application Process
Determine the appropriate LTR category from the four streams
Register and submit the online application with supporting documents via the BOI LTR e-Service
Qualifications endorsement by BOI and relevant agencies (within 20 working days)
Pre-approval and visa issuance (1-3 working days) — collect LTR visa in Thailand or at a Royal Thai embassy and pay the THB 50,000 fee
If employed in Thailand, apply for the digital work permit at the One Stop Service Center (3-5 working days)
Maintain qualifying conditions (income, investment, insurance) throughout the visa term
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