LTR
LTR visa: ten-year residency through the Board of Investment
Verified against official sources on 12 October 2026.
Our fee
from 20,000 THB
Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident) — 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 THB per person (including dependants)
- Financial requirement
- Varies by category: $1M assets + $500K Thai investment (Wealthy Global Citizen), $80K/year income (Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand, Highly-Skilled), with reduced paths available.
- Where to apply
- Online through the BOI LTR portal at ltr.boi.go.th. Visa stamp collected at TIESC Bangkok or a Thai Embassy via e-Visa.
- Processing time
- BOI endorsement: approximately 20 working days. Total: 4 to 8 weeks for complete applications.
Who it is for: High-net-worth individuals, pensioners with substantial income, remote professionals working for large foreign employers, and skilled professionals employed in Thailand in BOI-targeted industries.
Who the Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident) is designed for
A good fit
- You have at least $1 million in global assets and can invest $500,000 in Thailand (Wealthy Global Citizen).
- You are 50+ with $80,000/year in passive income from pensions, dividends or rent (Wealthy Pensioner).
- You work remotely for a large foreign employer and earn $80,000/year or more (Work-from-Thailand).
- You are employed by a Thai company in one of BOI's 15 targeted industries and earn $80,000/year (Highly-Skilled Professional).
- You are the spouse or child under 20 of an approved LTR holder (Dependant).
Not for you if
- You are a freelancer without a qualifying employer — the Work-from-Thailand stream requires an employment contract.
- Your assets are primarily in cryptocurrency — digital assets are not currently accepted as qualifying assets.
- You want a simple long stay without financial thresholds — Thailand Privilege or a tourist visa is simpler.
- You are under 50 with passive income below $40,000/year and no qualifying employer.
Types of Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident)
LTR Visa for Retirees →
Retirees aged 50+ with passive income who want a premium long-term stay without the annual renewal cycle.
LTR Visa for Top Experts →
Highly skilled professionals in targeted industries earning at least USD 80,000/year, working for Thai or foreign companies.
LTR Visa for Remote Workers →
Remote workers employed by well-established foreign companies who earn at least USD 80,000 per year.
LTR Visa for Wealthy Individuals →
High-net-worth individuals aged 50+ with passive income of at least USD 80,000 per year.
Baseline requirements
Everything you need to file
Simple, transparent conditions. Every item can be met — we tell you which document to use.
Category-specific financial documentation
Wealthy Global Citizen: $1M in verifiable global assets + $500K in Thai government bonds, FDI or freehold property. Wealthy Pensioner: $80K/year passive income (or $40K–$80K with $250K Thai investment). Work-from-Thailand: $80K/year + employer is publicly traded or has $50M revenue over 3 years. Highly-Skilled: $80K/year + employment in a BOI-targeted industry.
Health insurance with minimum $50,000 coverage
Coverage must have at least 10 months remaining validity. Alternative: a deposit of $100,000 (main applicant) or $25,000 (dependant) in lieu of insurance.
Valid passport
With sufficient validity to cover the visa period.
Clean criminal record
From country of nationality or residence, not older than 6 months.
THAILAND LTR VISA (LONG-TERM RESIDENT)
Documents by applicant category
Prepare the documents that apply to your status.
Wealthy Global Citizen
- Certified asset statements totalling at least $1,000,000
- Proof of Thai investment of at least $500,000 (bonds, property or FDI)
- Health insurance certificate ($50,000 minimum) or $100,000 deposit proof
- Criminal background check
Wealthy Pensioner
- Pension statements or income proof showing $80,000/year (or $40,000+ with investment)
- If using reduced-income path: proof of $250,000 Thai investment
- Proof of age 50+
- Health insurance certificate ($50,000 minimum) or $100,000 deposit proof
- Criminal background check
Work-from-Thailand Professional
- Employment contract with a qualifying foreign employer
- Employer revenue proof: publicly listed, or $50M over 3 years (audited financials)
- Income proof: $80,000/year average over 2 years (or $40,000+ with Master's / IP / Series A)
- Health insurance certificate ($50,000 minimum)
- Criminal background check
Highly-Skilled Professional
Income requirement is fully waived for employees of government agencies, state universities and research centres.
- Employment contract with a Thai company in a BOI-targeted industry
- Income proof: $80,000/year (or $40,000+ with Master's in science/technology)
- Health insurance certificate ($50,000 minimum)
- Criminal background check
Costs and fees
| LTR visa application fee | 50,000 THB per person | Government fee · Includes dependants; per-person fee |
| Digital work permit (annual) | 3,000 THB/year | Government fee |
| Health insurance | Varies (minimum $50,000 coverage) | Third-party |
| Thai investment (Wealthy Global Citizen) | From $500,000 | Third-party · Government bonds, FDI or freehold property |
| Thai investment (Wealthy Pensioner, reduced path) | From $250,000 | Third-party · If income is $40,000–$79,999/year |
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.
How to apply
Standard BOI application
Everything goes through the BOI online portal. No embassy visit is needed for the application itself — only for collecting the visa stamp.
- 01Determine your category and gather documentsChoosing the wrong category is the single most common and most expensive mistake. Each of the five streams has different financial thresholds and documentation. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for preparation.
- 02Apply online through the BOI LTR portalSubmit digitally — BOI accepts scanned PDF documents. The portal is at ltr.boi.go.th.
- 03BOI reviews and issues qualification endorsementApproximately 20 working days. BOI may request additional documents — a request for clarification is normal, not a signal of refusal.
- 04Collect the visa stampAt TIESC (Thailand Immigration Education and Service Centre) in Bangkok, or at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad via e-Visa. The stamp grants 5 years with multiple entry.
- 05Report annually to ImmigrationOnce per year instead of every 90 days. The reporting window is 15 days before or 7 days after the annual notification date. Report at TIESC.
Which applicant are you?
Tick what you already have. The list changes with your category — so does what the mission will ask for.
Everyone
Your category
The five LTR categories at a glance
| Category | Key threshold | Tax benefit | Work right | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wealthy Global Citizen | $1M assets + $500K Thai investment | Foreign income exempt | Digital work permit available | |
| Wealthy Pensioner | 50+ years, $80K/year income | Foreign income exempt | Digital work permit available | |
| Work-from-Thailand | $80K/year + qualifying employer | Foreign income exempt | Digital work permit (no 4:1) | |
| Highly-Skilled Professional | $80K/year + Thai employer in targeted industry | 17% flat income tax | Digital work permit (no 4:1) | |
| Spouse / Dependant | Primary holder approved | Same as primary holder | Can apply independently |
LTR vs. Thailand Privilege
Both are premium long-stay options, but they solve different problems.
LTR (Board of Investment)
- 10-year visa (5+5), 50,000 THB per person
- Work authorisation via digital work permit
- Tax benefits: 17% flat rate or foreign income exemption
- Annual immigration reporting
- Counts toward permanent residency
Thailand Privilege (ex-Elite)
- 5–20 year membership, from 900,000 THB
- No work rights
- No tax benefits
- 90-day reporting required
- Does not count toward permanent residency
If you do not need work rights or tax treatment, Privilege is simpler. If you do, LTR is the only long-stay option that provides them.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. Applying under the wrong category
The single most common and most expensive mistake. Each of the five streams has different thresholds and documentation. Choosing incorrectly means a wasted application fee and months of preparation.
2. Unaudited employer financials
The Work-from-Thailand stream requires the employer to show $50 million in revenue over three years. These must be from a licensed auditor — management accounts or tax returns are not accepted.
3. Assuming crypto or digital assets qualify
The Wealthy Global Citizen stream requires verifiable global assets. Cryptocurrency and digital assets are not currently accepted by BOI for this purpose.
4. Letting insurance coverage lapse
Health insurance must have at least 10 months of remaining validity at the time of application. If it lapses during the visa period, the status may be at risk.
5. Missing the annual reporting window
LTR holders report once a year instead of every 90 days, but the window is tight: 15 days before or 7 days after the notification date. Missing it can result in a fine.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the LTR visa cost?
The government fee is 50,000 THB per person, including each dependant. The digital work permit is 3,000 THB per year. The main cost is the qualifying investment or income, not the visa fee itself.
Can my family join me?
Yes. Legally married spouses (including same-sex marriages since 23 January 2025) and unmarried children under 20 qualify as dependants. Each gets a 10-year LTR visa and can apply for their own work permit.
Do I still need 90-day reporting?
No. LTR holders report to Immigration once per year instead of every 90 days. The report is filed at TIESC in Bangkok.
What is the difference between LTR and DTV for remote workers?
DTV is simpler: 10,000 THB, no employer revenue requirement, 180 days per stay. LTR offers 10-year residency, annual reporting, tax benefits and a path to permanent residency, but requires $80,000/year income and a qualifying employer.
Is the LTR visa a path to permanent residency?
Yes. Unlike Thailand Privilege, time spent on an LTR visa counts toward permanent residency eligibility. This is one of the key differences between the two programmes.
Can I change categories after receiving the LTR?
You would need to apply again under the new category. The qualification endorsement is category-specific.
What happens if I no longer meet the income threshold?
BOI may review your status at renewal. The visa is granted for 5 years; if conditions change, the renewal for the second 5 years may be affected.
Sources
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa — Thailand Board of Investment · checked 12 October 2026
- BOI LTR Brochure 2025 — Thailand Board of Investment · checked 12 October 2026
- Immigration Bureau — extension of stay — Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · checked 12 October 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.