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Overview
Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) program offers four main categories: Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Work-from-Thailand Professionals, and Highly Skilled Professionals. The Board of Investment (BOI) first assesses qualification before visa issuance. Eligibility rules were revised in 2025.
Who can apply
- Wealthy Global Citizens: qualifying worldwide assets and investment in Thailand.
- Wealthy Pensioners: aged at least 50 with qualifying passive income, and additional Thai investment when relying on the lower income band.
- Work-from-Thailand Professionals: qualifying income and employment with an eligible overseas employer.
- Highly Skilled Professionals: qualifying income and professional employment or expertise in designated activities.
- Certain spouses, children, parents and legal dependents may qualify under the current dependent rules.
Financial requirements
- Wealthy Global Citizens: assets of at least USD 1 million and qualifying investments in Thailand of at least USD 500,000; no separate minimum personal-income requirement under the 2025 revision.
- Wealthy Pensioners: passive income of at least USD 80,000 annually, or at least USD 40,000 with qualifying Thai investment of at least USD 250,000.
- Work-from-Thailand Professionals: usually average income of USD 80,000 annually during the preceding two years, or USD 40,000 plus specified additional qualifications; eligible overseas employer requirements also apply.
- Highly Skilled Professionals: usually average income of USD 80,000 annually during the preceding two years, or a qualifying lower band with additional academic or professional qualifications; exceptions may apply.
- For all categories, qualifying health insurance of at least USD 50,000, Thai social security, or an accepted bank-deposit alternative is required.
Visa validity and permission to stay
The LTR program offers a visa period of up to ten years, but the initial permission to stay is generally up to five years. Continued eligibility is checked before a further period is granted. Work rights differ by category: the Work-from-Thailand category does not itself support employment with a Thai employer.
Typical supporting documents
- Passport, photograph, personal details and current immigration documents where applicable.
- Asset and Thai-investment evidence for Wealthy Global Citizens.
- Pension or other passive-income records for Wealthy Pensioners.
- Employer, salary, company financial and professional-qualification documents for professional categories.
- Health insurance, social-security or qualifying deposit documentation.
- Family documents for dependent applications.
Application process
Apply online to the BOI for qualification endorsement, submit the category-specific documents and respond to any requests for evidence. After endorsement, complete visa issuance through the designated Thai authority. Work-permit steps are handled separately where applicable.
How Pro Visa Bangkok can help
We assist with identifying a suitable LTR category, organizing documents and understanding the BOI endorsement and visa procedures.
Important Visa Information
Thai visa and immigration requirements, fees, and application procedures may change without prior notice. Requirements may differ according to visa category, nationality, application location, and individual circumstances, and additional documents may be requested. All visa applications and extensions are subject to approval by the responsible Thai authorities. Pro Visa Bangkok assists with applications but cannot guarantee approval. Contact Pro Visa Bangkok to confirm current requirements before applying.
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