Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
e-Visa
- Processing time
- 20-60 business days
- Fee
- THB 50,000
- Validity
- 10 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa attracts wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals. Valid for 10 years (renewable). Benefits include a flat 17% personal income tax rate for highly skilled professionals, digital Work Permit, 1-year reporting (instead of 90 days), fast-track at airports, and no re-entry permit needed. Categories: (1) Wealthy Global Citizens - USD 80,000/year income or USD 1 million in assets; (2) Wealthy Pensioners - USD 80,000/year income or USD 250,000+ with income of USD 40,000/year, aged 50+; (3) Work-from-Thailand Professionals - USD 80,000/year income with employment by established foreign company; (4) Highly Skilled Professionals - USD 80,000/year income (or USD 40,000 with advanced degree) in targeted industries.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all foreign nationals who meet the category-specific criteria.
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Financial
Category-dependent: Wealthy Global Citizens need USD 80,000/year income or USD 1 million in assets plus USD 500,000 investment in Thai government bonds, FDI, or Thai property. Wealthy Pensioners need USD 80,000/year income (or USD 40,000/year with USD 250,000 in assets), aged 50+. Work-from-Thailand Professionals need USD 80,000/year income. Highly Skilled Professionals need USD 80,000/year income (or USD 40,000/year with advanced degree).
Minimum funds: USD 80,000/year income or USD 1 million in assets (varies by category)
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Health
Must have health insurance with minimum USD 50,000 coverage.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Bank statement
Months required: 12
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: USD 50,000
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: LTR Visa Application; Form url: https://ltr.boi.go.th/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: THB 50,000 (for 10-year visa)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: passport, proof of income/assets per category requirements, health insurance documentation, investment proof (if applicable), and employment/business documentation.
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Online application
Apply online at the BOI LTR portal (ltr.boi.go.th). Upload all required documentation.
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Processing wait
BOI reviews the application (20-60 business days). Endorsement letter issued if approved.
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Fee payment
Pay the THB 50,000 visa fee via bank transfer.
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Visa collection
Collect the 10-year LTR visa at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or Thai Immigration Bureau. Digital Work Permit issued automatically for eligible categories.