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Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

Thailand

Last updated: December 29, 2025

Duration

5 years (renewable)

Visa Fee

$1500

Time

4-8 weeks

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

This visa is for wealthy people who want to live in Thailand for a long time. You need at least $1 million in savings and must invest $500,000 in Thailand. The Thai government created this visa to attract wealthy foreigners to live and invest in the country. This visa lets you stay in Thailand for 10 years (you renew it once for another 5 years). You can work, bring your family, and travel in and out of Thailand whenever you want. Unlike some other Thai visas, you don't need to report to immigration every 90 days—only once a year. This is different from other long-term visas because it doesn't require an active job in Thailand. You just need to be rich and willing to invest money there. It's designed for retired people, business owners, and investors from around the world.

Key Benefits

  • Work in Thailand without needing permission from your employer or the government
  • Bring your spouse, children, and parents with you (no limit on how many family members)
  • Live in Thailand for 10 years without yearly visa renewals
  • Free unlimited travel — come and go from Thailand as many times as you want
  • Report to immigration once a year instead of every 90 days like other visa holders
  • Fast airport service at major Thai airports
  • Tax break on money you send from overseas into Thailand

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Have $1 million in global assets (bank accounts, stocks, property, investments)
  • Can invest $500,000 in Thailand
  • Have health insurance ($50,000+) or a $100,000 bank deposit
  • Have no serious criminal record (minor offenses very old may be okay; murder, theft, assault are not)
  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Can clearly prove the source of your money (show it came from legitimate income or inheritance)
  • Are physically and mentally healthy (no serious infectious diseases or mental illness)

Financial Requirement

You need: $1,000,000 in global savings or investments (in your bank accounts, stocks, property, or other investments), $500,000 to invest in Thailand (you can put this in Thai government bonds, real estate, or a Thai business), Health insurance ($50,000+ coverage per year) OR a $100,000 bank deposit you keep for 12 months. Your money can be in any currency. Government bonds, bank accounts, real estate deeds, and investment accounts all count. Cryptocurrency, gold, art, jewelry, and watches do NOT count.

Documents

  • Valid passport6+ months validity
  • Passport photosBusiness attire, white background, taken within 6 months
  • 12 months of bank statementsShowing your $1 million in savings
  • Investment account statementsStocks, bonds, mutual funds
  • Property deedsFor any real estate you own
  • Proof of $500,000 investment in ThailandGovernment bond certificates, property deed, or business documents
  • Health insurance documentation$50,000+ coverage OR proof of $100,000 bank deposit held for 12 months
  • Police clearanceFrom your home country, less than 3 months old
  • Marriage certificateIf bringing spouse
  • Birth certificateIf bringing children

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.