LTR — Work from Thailand
LTR Visa for remote workers: 10-year stay for high-earning digital professionals
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.
LTR Visa for Remote Workers — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- 5 years, renewable for another 5 (10 years total)
- Stay per entry
- Unlimited stays; annual reporting instead of 90-day
- Government fee
- ฿50,000 per person
- Financial requirement
- USD 80,000/year personal income (USD 40,000+ with USD 250,000 investment)
- Where to apply
- Through the BOI LTR portal
- Processing time
- 30–60 days after submission
Who it is for: Remote workers employed by well-established foreign companies who earn at least USD 80,000 per year.
Who the LTR Visa for Remote Workers is designed for
A good fit
- You earn at least USD 80,000/year from a foreign employer
- Your employer is a well-established company (revenue, age, employee count)
- You work remotely from Thailand
Not for you if
- You earn below USD 40,000/year
- You work for a Thai company — Non-B is the route
- You are a freelancer without a stable employer — DTV may fit better
Baseline requirements
Passport; BOI requires at least 6 months validity and minimum 2 blank pages
Current passport-size photo on white background
Medical coverage / social insurance documentation
Employment with a foreign company
The company must meet revenue and size thresholds.
Personal income of USD 80,000/year
USD 40,000+ accepted if paired with a USD 250,000 investment in Thailand.
CV, employment/service contract and evidence of experience in the target industry
Costs and fees
| LTR visa fee | ฿50,000 | Government fee |
| Our service fee | from 20,000 THB | Our service |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. Employer not meeting the thresholds
The foreign employer must be well-established: minimum revenue, years of operation and employee count. Small startups may not qualify.
2. Income below the threshold
USD 80,000 is firm. USD 40,000–79,999 is accepted only with a USD 250,000 investment in Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Can I freelance on LTR Remote Worker?
The category is designed for employees of established companies. Freelancers without a stable employer may find DTV a better fit.
What if I earn USD 50,000?
That is below the USD 80,000 threshold. You can qualify with USD 40,000+ if you also invest USD 250,000 in Thailand. Otherwise, DTV is the alternative.
Do I pay Thai tax on LTR?
LTR has a special flat 17% income tax rate for eligible categories. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Sources
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa — Thailand Board of Investment · checked 19 August 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.