Long-Term Resident Visa
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For high-net-worth individuals seeking Thailand's longest-term visa option.
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
- At least USD 1,000,000 in global or Thai assets in your own name, including at least USD 500,000 invested in Thailand
- Qualifying Thai investment: Thai government bonds with at least 5 years' remaining maturity, direct investment in Thai-registered companies, or Thai property, alone or combined. Jointly owned investments are divided between the owners
- The investment must already be made, and the assets held in your name, before you apply
Benefits
- Health cover: health insurance of at least USD 50,000 with at least 10 months of cover remaining (travel insurance and life-only policies are not accepted), OR current Thai social security benefits, OR at least USD 100,000 held in your own bank account for 12 months or more
- 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
- Under Royal Decree No. 743, income from overseas employment, business or property earned in a previous tax year and brought into Thailand is exempt from Thai personal income tax, subject to Revenue Department conditions
- You can apply for a work permit through the LTR system if you work for an entity in Thailand
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?
High-net-worth individuals who want Thailand's longest-term visa option and are willing to hold meaningful Thailand-based investment.
Common applicant profiles
- • An investor with significant global assets looking to diversify into Thai property or bonds
- • A global citizen who splits time across multiple countries and wants a stable Thailand base
- • A family office principal planning multi-generational Thailand ties
Application overview
We confirm your asset structure meets the threshold, compile the supporting evidence, and file through the BOI's online LTR system, coordinating endorsement across BOI and Immigration.
Other LTR categories
Not sure Wealthy Global Citizen 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
Eligibility criteria checked against the Board of Investment’s official LTR programme page on 28 October 2026. BOI can change its criteria, and every condition must be maintained for the life of the visa.
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