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Your Privileges as an LTR Visa Holder

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa offers a wide range of exclusive benefits designed to support a smooth and secure transition to life in Thailand. From extended residency and work authorization to tax advantages and streamlined immigration services, the LTR Visa provides a comprehensive solution for global professionals, investors, retirees, and their families, offering long-term stability and flexible living options.

1. 10-Year Renewable Visa

10* years renewable visa Permission will be granted to stay in Thailand the first time for five years which can be extended for 5 more years if qualifications are met.

2. Ratio Exemption

Exemption from 4 Thais to 1 foreigner employment requirement ratio

3. Fast Track Service

Fast Track Service at International Airports in Thailand

4. 1-Year Report

90-day report extended to 1-year report and exemption of re-entry permit

5. Multiple Entry Permit

Multiple re-entry permit

6. Digital Work Permit

Permission to work in Thailand (Digital Work permit)

7. Only 17% Personal Income Tax

17% Personal income tax for Highly-skilled professionals

8. Overseas Tax Exemption

Tax exemption for overseas income

9. One Stop Service

Immigration and work permit facilitation services at One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit

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Professionals or experts in targeted industries working for business entities or higher education institutes or research centers or specialized training institutions in Thailand or Thai government agencies

Minimum average personal income of USD 80,000 / year in the past two years Applicants who are working for Thai government agencies are exempt from minimum personal

In the case that average personal income is lower than USD 80,000 but not lower than USD 40,000, the applicant must show additional documents as proof of qualification, i.e. a certificate for master’s degree or higher in sciences and technology

Employed by contract in either Thai or foreign company whose activities fall under the scope of the targeted industries OR the applicant must provide proof of expertise in the fields specified by BOI

Insured under a health insurance covering a minimum of USD 50,000 OR currently receiving social security benefits in Thailand OR deposit and maintain at least USD 100,000 in bank account balance under the applicant’s name for no less than 12 months

Remote workers working for well-established overseas companies

Minimum average personal income of USD 80,000 / year in the past two years.

Have an employment contract with (1) public company listed on a stock exchange or (2) a private company with at least 3 years of operation and combined revenue of USD 50 million in the last 3 years or (3) a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company listed on a stock exchange or a wholly owned subsidiary that holds 100% of the shares of a private company with at least 3 years of operation and a combined revenue of USD 50 million in the last 3 years.

Wealthy individuals holding at least USD 1 million in assets

Combined investment in Thai government bonds OR direct investment in companies registered in Thailand OR Thai property of at least USD 500,000.

Owning at least USD 1 million in assets under the applicant’s name.

Insured under a health insurance covering a minimum of USD 50,000 OR receiving social security benefits in Thailand OR deposit and maintain at least USD 100,000 in bank account balance under the applicant’s name during the past 12 months.

Retirees aged 50 years and older who have an annual pension or stable passive income

Minimum unearned or passive income* of USD 80,000 / year at the time of application (Note that earned income and salaries WILL NOT be considered for the personal income requirement for wealthy pensioners)

In the case that unearned or passive income is lower than USD 80,000 but not lower than USD 40000, the applicant is required to make additional investments of USD 250,000 combined in Thai government bonds OR direct investment in companies registered in Thailand OR Thai property

unearned or passive income includes, but are not limited to pension, rental, realized capital gain, dividend, and interest payments

Spouse and children under 20 years old of LTR visa holders
(Maximum 4 dependents in total per one LTR visa holder)

Insured under a health insurance covering a minimum of USD 50,000 OR currently receiving social security benefits in Thailand OR deposit and maintain at least USD 25,000 per one dependent in bank account balance under the applicant or the dependent’s name for no less than 12 months.

Dependents must be legal spouse or children of one LTR visa holder. (Note that same-sex marriage and partnerships are currently not recognized by law in the kingdom of Thailand)

Consent form for sponsorship of a dependent to confirm the relationship as the family unit with the main LTR applicant.

Children will be granted dependents’ visa until 20 years of age.

1. Application Submission

*NOTE:

The dependent will need to create a separate account, one account per person. The main applicant should initiate the application process in the system to obtain a document number (DOC.NO). Once this is done, the dependent can then submit their application. After the dependent submits their application, the main applicant must log into their account to approve the dependent's request.

2. Qualifications Endorsement

After receiving complete and valid documents, the application will be registered and sent for the qualifications endorsement by relevant agencies (such as Immigration, Thailand’s Board of Investment, Department of Consular Affairs, etc.). Applicants will be notified of the qualifications endorsement result within 20 working days (processing time might take longer if additional documents are requested).

*NOTE:

1. Applicants may be requested additional documents/information to support the consideration of the government agencies during this process.

2. Please be advised that any decision or judgment made by the government agency regarding the LTR Visa qualification endorsement result is considered final and binding.

3. Visa Issuance

Once approved, qualified applicants will be notified to submit additional information and documents for the pre-approval process, which takes 1-3 working days (processing time might take longer if additional documents are requested). After the pre-approval request has been approved, the applicant will receive the notification of the qualifications endorsement letter so that he/she can make an appointment for LTR Visa issuance at the Royal Thai Embassies/the Royal Thai Consulate Generals overseas or One Stop Service for Visa and Work Permit Center (Bangkok) within 60 days from the issuance date of the letter.

*NOTE:

The processing fee for the 10-year visa with multiple entry is 50,000 Baht per person in case of collecting LTR Visa in Thailand. In the case of collecting LTR Visa at the Royal Thai Embassies/the Royal Thai Consulate Generals overseas or E-visa, the fee may vary and considerably be more expensive than 50,000 THB per person per 10 years. (The fee also depends on the currency exchange rate of each country.)

4. Work Permit Issuance

LTR Visa holders who work for an entity in Thailand are required to apply for permission to work immediately after receiving LTR Visa or before employment with an entity in Thailand starts

After LTR Visa issuance, LTR Visa holders are required to apply for a work permit for their employment in Thailand via LTR Visa application system. The process takes 3-5 working days (processing time might take longer if additional documents are requested).

Once the work permit request is approved, LTR Visa holders can make an appointment to collect the work permit at the Department of Employment at One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit, Chamchuri Square Building, Bangkok. The processing fee is 3,000 Baht per year to maintain the work permit.

*NOTE:

1. While the work permit request is still in process, LTR Visa holders are temporarily allowed to work in Thailand without the work permit.

2. Work permit will not be granted for Work-From-Thailand Professionals holders since foreigners under this LTR Visa category are applying for the purpose of working for foreign employer abroad remotely from Thailand. Therefore, the person do not have Thai employers according to the digital work permit purpose.

Visa Application Process

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