Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa grants up to 10 years (5+5) to four groups of high-value foreigners, with benefits like a digital work permit, multiple re-entry, and reduced reporting. Here is who qualifies and how to apply through the Board of Investment (BOI).
1) Wealthy Global Citizens — at least USD 1,000,000 in assets, including USD 500,000 in Thai assets; a 2025 update removed the former USD 80,000/year personal-income requirement. 2) Wealthy Pensioners — aged 50+, with pension/passive income of at least USD 80,000/year (or USD 40,000/year plus USD 250,000 in Thai assets). 3) Work-from-Thailand Professionals — remote employees of established overseas companies earning at least USD 80,000/year; 2025 changes lowered the employer-revenue threshold and dropped the work-experience requirement. 4) Highly-Skilled Professionals — experts in targeted industries, now with the work-experience requirement removed and scope expanded to academics.
Three of the four categories enjoy an exemption from Thai personal income tax on foreign-sourced income; highly-skilled professionals get a flat 17% rate. Confirm current thresholds on the official BOI LTR site before applying.
1) Register and submit your application on the official BOI LTR portal. 2) Upload financial evidence, employment or pension documents, and health insurance or the required deposit. 3) Receive a qualification endorsement from BOI. 4) Collect the LTR visa at a Thai embassy/consulate or at an immigration office in Thailand.
LTR holders enjoy a 10-year visa, 1-year reporting (instead of 90-day), fast-track at airports, and — for professionals — a digital work permit.
LTR holders typically want premium, family-ready homes near international schools and top hospitals. See our LTR housing guide for the best Bangkok areas.
They vary by category — generally a personal income threshold (often around USD 80,000/year for some categories, with lower thresholds if you meet asset or investment conditions), plus health insurance or a deposit. Always confirm current figures on the official BOI LTR site, as thresholds change.
Up to 10 years, issued as 5 years renewable for another 5, with multiple entries and relaxed reporting requirements.
Yes — qualifying professionals receive a digital work permit, allowing legal work in Thailand under the LTR scheme.
Through the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) LTR portal (ltr.boi.go.th). BOI issues a qualification endorsement before the visa is stamped.
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