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Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa

Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa is a program that grants you the right to stay in Thailand for 10 years. The 10-years visa is divided into two 5-years terms. Applicants will be granted the initial permission to stay in the country for 5 years which can be extended for 5 more years. The total length of stay shall not exceed 10 years.

Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa Benefits

Residency and Family Inclusion

  • 10 years’ visa permission to stay in Thailand granted first for 5 years renewable once for 5 more years if qualifications are met.
  • Immigration and work permit facilitation services at One Stop Service Center for visa and work permit.

Travel and Quality of Life

  • Fast track Service at International airports in Thailand.
  • Multiple re-entry permit included.
  • Permission to work in Thailand.

Ease of Access

  • Exemption from 4 Thais to 1 foreigner employment requirement ratio.
  • 17% Personal income tax for Highly-skilled professionals.
  • Tax exemption for overseas income not repatriated into Thailand.
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Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa Requirements

Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa is offered to the four following categories:

Wealthy Global Citizens

  • Holding at least USD 1 million in assets.
  • Personal income: min. USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years.
  • Investment in Thailand: min. USD 500,000


Wealthy Pensioners

  • Applicants must be retired and be over 50 years old.
  • Personal passive income: min. USD 80,000/year.
  • If personal income is between USD 40,000/year and USD 80,000/year, applicants must invest min. USD 250,000 in Thailand.


Work-From-Thailand Professionals

  • Personal income: min. USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years.
  • If personal income is between USD 40,000/year and USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years, applicants must have a Master’s degree or own intellectual property or receive Series A funding.
  • Company in operation for at least 3 years with combined audited revenue of min. USD 150 million in the last 3 years.
  • Min. 5 years of work experience over the past 10 years.


Highly-Skilled Professionals

  • Personal income: min. of USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years.
  • If personal income is between USD 40,000/year and USD 80,000/year in the past 2 years or before retirement, applicants must have a Master’s degree in science and technology or special expertise.
  • Employment or service contract with a domestic or foreign enterprise with assignment to work in Thailand, or employment with higher education, research, specialized training, or Thai government agency.
  • 5 years of work experience in the targeted industry.

For categories 1, 2, 3, and 4: Health insurance: min. USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.


Spouses and dependents (legal dependents)

  • Children must be under 20 years old at all time.
  • Maximum 4 dependents in total per one LTR Visa holder.
  • Health insurance: min. USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or min. USD 25,000 deposit.

Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa Process

Due Diligence And Application

  • Submit the application online.
  • Result notification within 20 business days.

Approval And Investment

  • LTR Visa application within 60 days from the issuance date of the endorsement letter.
  • Processing fee of 50,000 Baht per person.

Residency

Receives the Thailand Long-term Resident (LTR) Visa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa allows a 10-year stay, split into two 5-year periods, with an extension available after the first term.

Eligibility for the Thailand LTR Visa includes Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Work-From-Thailand Professionals, Highly-Skilled Professionals, and their legal spouses and dependents.

There are no nationality restrictions for applicants seeking the Thailand LTR Visa.

Applicants of any age can apply for the Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa, except for Wealthy Pensioners who must be over 50 years old.

There are no medical requirements for applicants of the Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa.

Dependents eligible for the Thailand LTR Visa include the legal spouse and children under 20 years old, up to four family members.

Benefits of the Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa include:

Fast track service at airports.
Annual reporting instead of every 90 days.
Multiple re-entry permit.
Work permission in Thailand.
Reduced personal income tax rate of 17% for Highly-Skilled Professionals.
Tax exemption on foreign income.

Tax benefits for Thailand Long-Term Residence Visa holders include a 17% personal income tax rate for Highly-Skilled Professionals and tax exemption on overseas income.

Minimum personal income requirements for Thailand LTR Visa vary by category, generally USD 80,000 per year, with specific conditions based on professional status.

The application process for the Thailand LTR Visa involves online registration, document submission, and a notification of results within 20 working days, followed by visa issuance at Thai diplomatic offices.