Long-Term Resident Visa
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For experts employed in a BOI-targeted industry.
A 10-year Thailand visa run by the Board of Investment: an initial 5-year stay, renewable for a further 5 years if qualifications are maintained.
Requirements
- USD 80,000/year income, or USD 40,000–80,000 combined with a qualifying master's degree in science or technology
- Thai government employees are exempt from the income minimum
Benefits
- Health insurance backstop: USD 50,000 cover with at least 10 months remaining, OR Thai social security, OR a USD 100,000 bank deposit held for 12 months
- A 10-year visa (5 years, renewable for another 5)
- Annual reporting instead of the standard 90-day reporting
- Multiple re-entry built in, no separate re-entry permit needed
- Fast-track service at international airports
- Spouse and children under 20 may join as dependants, up to 4 in total
Additional considerations
- A flat 17% personal income tax rate applies to Thai employment income, in place of the standard progressive rate
- A Digital Work Permit is issued as standard for this category
Our process
- 01
Consultation — confirm which of the four categories fits your profile
- 02
Preparation — compile the financial, employment and investment evidence required
- 03
Submission — filed through the BOI's online LTR system
- 04
Endorsement — reviewed by BOI, Immigration and other relevant departments
- 05
Issuance — collected at TIESC, One Bangkok, or the relevant Thai embassy abroad
- 06
Work permit (where applicable) — filed once the LTR visa is issued
Who is this for?
Specialists employed (or with an offer) in a BOI-targeted industry who want Thai work rights alongside a 10-year residence horizon.
Common applicant profiles
- • A technology specialist joining a targeted-industry employer in Thailand
- • An engineer or scientist in an advanced manufacturing or R&D role
- • Someone who values the Digital Work Permit and flat 17% tax rate over the DTV's lower entry bar
Application overview
We confirm your role sits within a BOI-targeted industry, compile your income and qualification evidence, and file through the BOI's online LTR system, including the Digital Work Permit.
Other LTR categories
Not sure Highly-Skilled Professional is the right fit? Explore the other LTR categories, see who can join as a dependant, or read the full LTR Visa Guide.
Frequently asked questions
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