LTR — Wealthy Pensioner
LTR Visa for wealthy individuals: 10-year stay for high-net-worth retirees
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 Wealthy Individuals — 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 passive income or USD 40,000–79,999 + USD 250,000 investment in Thailand
- Where to apply
- Through the BOI LTR portal
- Processing time
- 30–60 days after submission
Who it is for: High-net-worth individuals aged 50+ with passive income of at least USD 80,000 per year.
Who the LTR Visa for Wealthy Individuals is designed for
A good fit
- You are 50 or older
- You have passive income of at least USD 80,000/year
- You want 10 years without annual visa renewals
- You want to be exempt from 90-day reporting
Not for you if
- Your income is below USD 40,000/year
- You are under 50 — other LTR categories may apply
- You want the cheapest option — retirement visa is far less
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 or acceptable bank alternative
Category-specific documents: proof of income, assets/investments, employer, professional status or qualifications
Translation into English or Thai with required certification
Aged 50 or over
Passive income of USD 80,000/year
Pension, rental income, dividends, royalties. Employment income does not count.
Health insurance with USD 50,000 minimum cover
Costs and fees
| LTR visa fee | ฿50,000 | Government fee · Per person, including dependants |
| 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. Confusing passive income with employment income
Only passive income counts: pensions, investments, rental income. Salary from employment does not qualify for this category.
2. Insurance below the minimum
USD 50,000 minimum health insurance cover is required.
3. LTR is not DTV, not Thailand Privilege, not PR
LTR has its own rules. Income, assets, insurance and employment must be maintained throughout the entire 10-year period.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as passive income?
Pensions, rental income, dividends, interest, royalties and similar non-employment income. Salary does not count for the Wealthy Pensioner category.
How is this different from a retirement visa?
LTR gives 10 years, exempts you from 90-day reporting, and has a tax angle. Retirement visa gives 1 year, requires annual renewal and 90-day reporting. LTR costs more upfront but far less in ongoing paperwork.
Can I work on LTR?
LTR Wealthy Pensioner is for retirees. If you want to work, the LTR Remote Worker or LTR Highly Skilled categories are the ones to look at.
Do I need Re-entry Permit?
No. LTR has multiple entry built in. Re-entry Permit is not needed.
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.