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Thailand LTR Visas

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Program Type:

Residence by Investment

Processing Time:

1-2 months

Citizenship Timeline:

N/A

Permanent Residency Timeline:

N/A

Physical Presence Required:

None

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

82 countries

Minimum Contribution:

US$100,000

Contribution Options:

Bond Investment, Business Investment

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Program Overview

Thailand LTR Visas

Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa offers a streamlined 10-year residency option for wealthy individuals, retirees, highly-skilled professionals, and remote workers. It requires a minimum investment of US$250,000 for certain categories, providing long-term residency but no path to permanent residence or citizenship.

LTR visa holders enjoy exclusive privileges, including tax benefits, work authorization, and simplified immigration procedures, among other benefits.

Thailand LTR Visas

How to Qualify

All LTR applicants have to present:

  • A health insurance policy covering at least US$50,000
  • Proof of social security benefits in Thailand
  • Maintenance of at least US$100,000 in a Thai bank account for the preceding 12 months to applying

In addition to that condition, applicants must meet the criteria of one of the four visa categories:

Wealthy Global Citizens

  • Hold at least US$1 million in assets.
  • Invest at least US$500,000 in Thai government bonds, companies registered in Thailand, or Thai property.

Wealthy Pensioners

  • Be a retiree aged 50 or older with a stable passive income or pension.
  • Invest at least US$250,000 in Thai government bonds, companies, or property.
  • Minimum passive income of US$80,000 per year. If income is US$40,000-80,000, an additional investment of US$250,000 in Thai government bonds, companies, or property is required.

Remote Workers

  • Work remotely for a well-established foreign company.
  • Work for an employer that operates as a public company listed on a stock exchange or a private company with a minimum combined revenue of USD 50 million over the past three years.
  • Minimum average personal income of US$80,000 per year for the past two years (or US$40,000-80,000 with additional qualifications, such as a master’s degree or higher).

Highly-Skilled Professionals

  • Work in targeted industries for business entities, higher education institutions, research centers, specialized training institutions, or Thai government agencies.
  • Work for a Thai or foreign company in targeted industries or provide proof of expertise in a field specified by the Board of Investment (BOI).
  • Show at least five years of work experience in the past ten years in targeted industries unless holding a PhD or working for a Thai government agency.
  • Earn a minimum average personal income of US$80,000 per year for the past two years. Applicants earning between US$40,000-80,000 must provide additional qualifications.
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Thailand LTR Visas

Salient Benefits

  • Safety and security
  • Short processing time
  • Minimal physical presence requirements
  • Low taxes
  • Low cost of living
  • Warm climate

Thailand LTR Visas

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

The LTR Visa program does not provide a pathway to citizenship.

Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.

Thailand LTR Visas

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to The Expatriate Services Division of the One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit (OSS) manages the LTR Visa program.

Legislation upon which this program is based Cabinet Resolution of September 14, 2021, Ministerial Regulation No. 29 (B.E. 2565).

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