Long Term Resident Visa
Long Term Resident (LTR) Visa, offers a gateway to a new chapter of stability and opportunity in Thailand.
LTR Visa Info
LTR Visa or Long Term Resident Visa is the project under the supervision of The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) since 2022 which is issuing the 10 years visa together with a digital work permit for foreigners who need to have a long-term visa to stay in Thailand with the good priority and excellence.
What's your LTR type?
Obtaining the LTR visa requires an individual to meet certain requirements.
There are five types of LTR visas designed to facilitate different types of individual foreigners.
Wealthy Global Citizens
- Wealthy individuals holding at least USD 1 million in assets.
- Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000/ year in the past two years.
- Investment of at least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property.
- Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.
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Wealthy Pensioners
- Retirees aged 50 years and older who have an annual pension or stable passive income.
- Personal income of at least USD 80,000/ year at the time of application.
- In case of personal income below USD 80,000/ year but no less than USD 40,000/ year, applicants must invest at least USD 250,000 in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property.
- Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.
- Note: Personal income under LTR: Wealthy Pensioners’ definition is “unearned income such as a pension, rental, capital gain, dividend, etc”. Earned income (salary) will not be considered eligible income for LTR: Wealthy Pensioners application.
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Work-from-Thailand Professionals
- Remote workers working for well-established overseas companies.
- Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000/ year in the past two years.
- In case of personal income below USD 80,000/ year but no less than USD 40,000/ year in the past two years, applicants must have a Master’s degree or above or own intellectual property or receive Series A funding.
- Public company on a stock exchange or; Private company in operation for at least three years with combined revenue at least USD 150 million in the last three years.
- At least 5 years of work experience in the relevant fields of the current employment over the past 10 years.
- Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.
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Highly-Skilled Professionals
- 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.
- Personal income of a minimum of USD 80,000/ year in the past two years.
- In case of personal income below USD 80,000/ year but no less than USD 40,000/ year in the past two years or before retirement, applicants must have a Master’s degree or above in science and technology or special expertise relevant to the job assignment in Thailand.
- No minimum personal income for professionals working for Thai government agencies.
- Business in any targeted industries.
- Higher education institution, research institution, specialized training institution, or Thai government agency.
- At least 5 years of work experience in the targeted industries except for applicants with a PhD or above in the relevant fields of the targeted industries or applicants working for Thai government agencies.
- Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit.
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Spouses and Dependents
- Spouse and children under 20 years old of LTR Visa holders (maximum 4 dependents in total per one LTR Visa holder).
- Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 25,000 deposit.
- Must be the legal dependents (spouse and children). (Same-sex marriage or partnerships are not yet currently recognized by the law of Thailand.)
- Note: The children will be granted LTR Visa until 20 years of age.
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Wealthy Global Citizens
Wealthy Pensioners
Wealthy Pensioners
Work-from-Thailand Professionals
Work-from-Thailand Professionals
Highly-Skilled Professionals
Highly-Skilled Professionals
Spouses and Dependents
Spouses and Dependents
LTR Visa Benefits
Our suite of visa benefits represents the pinnacle of sophistication, offering unparalleled convenience and peace of mind at every step of your voyage. Offering visa benefits like Visa-free access, low tax rate, citizenship rights and advantages, and more.
10 Years Renewable Visa
With multiple entry. 5-year length of stay, extendable without leaving the country.
Digital Work Permit
Exemption from 4 Thais to 1 foreign employment requirement ratio.
1-Year Report
90-Day Report extended to 1-Year Report.
Discount 17% Personal Income Tax
Only for High-Skilled Professionals.
Fast Track Service
At international airports in Thailand.
Application Process
Here are the LTR Visa Application steps overview from Application Submission to Visa & Digital Work Permit Issuance. Navigating the visa application process involves gathering required documentation, completing forms accurately, paying applicable fees, and possibly attending interviews or medical examinations, ensuring a smooth journey towards obtaining the desired Visa.
1. Application Submission
- Consult with Star Visa’s client advisors. Star Visa’s due diligence check is conducted.
- Register and submit online an application for qualifications endorsement and supporting documents for LTR Visa.
- Documents required are: A completed Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa application form,
Criteria and Conditions Acknowledgement Form, photocopy of the applicant’s passport (in color, valid for at least 6 months), a recent passport-sized photo of the applicant (in color, against a white background), and proof of income documents
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: Applicants may be requested additional documents/information to support the consideration of the government agencies during this process.
3. Visa Issuance
- Once approved, qualified applicants will be notified to submit additional information and documents for the pre-approval process.
- 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 Center for Visa and Work Permit (Bangkok) within 60 days from the issuance date of the letter.
4. Digital 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.
- 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.
- 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. The processing fee is THB 3,000 per year to maintain the work permit.
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