🇹🇭 Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)
Also known as: LTR visa
Last verified: August 31, 2026
What is the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
Ten-year visa in four categories: Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M+ assets — the income test was abolished in 2025), Wealthy Pensioner (50+, passive income), Work-from-Thailand Professional (USD 80,000/yr over the past 2 years with a qualifying foreign employer), and Highly-Skilled Professional (targeted industries, 17% flat tax). Includes a digital work permit and annual — not 90-day — reporting. Fee THB 50,000.
Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa requirements, cost, and processing time
| Government fee | $1,540 |
| Processing time | 4–12 weeks |
| Minimum annual income | $80,000/year (about $6,667/month) |
| Minimum savings | No fixed threshold on record |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Degree | Required |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents of figures set in local currency, verified against official sources for Indians.
Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa cost and processing time by nationality
| Applicants | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Min. savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 Indians | $1,540 | 4–12 weeks | $80,000/year | — |
Each row links to the full guide for that nationality, with the document checklist.
Documents needed for the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa
- Pick your LTR category
- Compile category evidence
- Health insurance or deposit
- Apply on the BOI LTR portal
- Endorsement letter & visa issuance
- Digital work permit (WFT/HSP)
- Annual reporting instead of 90-day
This list is the checklist for Indians. The full ordered checklist, with timing, dependencies, and personalized due dates, is part of the plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
- The requirements we have on record are: a relevant degree; income of about $80,000 a year. No job offer is needed. Amounts are USD equivalents verified for Indians; the official source lists the full document set.
- How much does the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa cost?
- The government fee is about $1,540 (USD equivalent). Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top.
- What is the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa processing time?
- Typical processing takes 4–12 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What is the income requirement for the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
- The minimum income is about $80,000 a year (roughly $6,667 a month), expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
- Do I need a job offer for the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
- No. The Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa does not require a job offer from an employer in Thailand.
- Can family members join on the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
- Yes. Accompanying family members are allowed, with additional documentation.
- Does the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa lead to permanent residency?
- No. On its own it does not lead to permanent residency.
- Is the LTR visa the same as the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa?
- Yes. LTR visa is another name people use for the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa.
Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa guides by nationality
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source: ltr.boi.go.th. This guide is general information, not legal advice.