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Thailand LTR visa — the 10-year long-term resident route

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is Thailand's premium long-stay programme for high-income expats: a 10-year visa with four categories, no 180-day exit requirement, and approval through the Board of Investment. It beats the DTV on duration — if you clear the income bar.

The Thailand LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa: 10 years across four categories — Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional and Highly-Skilled Professional — with no 180-day exit rule, applied through the BOI. Income bar: USD 80,000/year, or USD 40,000 with a Master's in STEM or Thai investment. The BOI fee is around ฿100,000, paid only after approval. As of August 2026 it's the strongest long-term paper for high earners.

✅ 10-year visa ✅ 4 categories ✅ No 180-day exit rule ✅ Apply via BOI

The four LTR categories

Category	Main requirement
Wealthy Global Citizen	USD 1,000,000 in assets + USD 500,000 invested in Thailand
Wealthy Pensioner	USD 80,000/yr passive income (or USD 40,000/yr + USD 250,000 Thai investment)
Work-from-Thailand Professional	USD 80,000/yr for 2 years (or USD 40,000 + Master's in STEM)
Highly-Skilled Professional	Same income bar as Work-from-Thailand

The pure-income requirement for the Wealthy Global Citizen category was removed in 2025 — verify current thresholds with us before planning around them. Health insurance: USD 50,000 minimum cover, or social security, or USD 100,000 in savings for 12 months.

How LTR compares

LTR vs DTV

LTR: 10 years vs DTV's 5
LTR: no 180-day exit requirement
DTV: far lower financial bar (฿500k bank)
DTV: better for remote workers under the income threshold

LTR vs Elite

LTR: for high earners, costs less than Elite
Elite: for status & airport fast-track, no income bar
Both: 90-day reporting handled for you
Both: no work permit — separate route if you work for a Thai employer

How the process works with us

Message us — we confirm your category and current thresholds
We prepare the documentary proof (assets, income, insurance)
We file with the BOI — the fee is only paid after approval
Approved: 10 years of multi-entry status, reporting handled

Because the BOI fee is charged only on approval, there's zero risk in trying the LTR route — you lose nothing if you don't qualify, and we'll tell you honestly whether you do before we file.

Questions we hear about the LTR visa

Is the LTR visa worth it over the DTV?

If you clear the income bar: yes — 10 years vs 5, and no 180-day exit requirement means you can stay continuously. If you don't clear it, the DTV is the smarter route. We'll model both for your numbers.

Can I work on an LTR visa?

The Work-from-Thailand and Highly-Skilled categories are built for remote/foreign employment — but working for a Thai employer still requires a work permit. We handle that route too.

How much does the LTR cost?

The BOI application fee (paid only after approval) is around ฿100,000 for the 10-year visa. Our service fee is quoted in writing before you commit — message us for your case.

What happens after 10 years?

The visa is designed to be renewed. Most holders move onto the retirement route at 50+ if they stop working — we'll manage the transition when the time comes.

Compare with the DTV → Compare with Elite →

Want to know which long-stay route fits your numbers? Message us on Line, WhatsApp or Messenger — we'll tell you honestly, in writing.