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Bypass lengthy immigration queues. LTR visa holders enjoy VIP Fast Track service upon arrival and departure at all international airports in Thailand.
Thailand
Premium Real Estate
Option to integrate luxury Thai properties into your investment asset portfolio
Unmatched Tax Benefits
Flat 17% income tax rate for experts, zero tax on foreign-sourced earnings
Family Inclusion
Include your spouse and up to 4 dependent children under 20 under one application
10 Years
Visa Validity
$500,000
Min Investment
3-4 weeks
BOI Approval Term
Fast Track
Airport Fast Track
Simplified Reporting
1-year reporting requirement instead of the standard 90-day check-in
Digital Work Permit
Legal authorization to work for domestic or offshore employers hassle-free
Fiscal Incentives
Tax exemption on globally-sourced income not remitted to Thailand in the same tax year
Option 1
Wealthy Global Citizen Category
from $500,000
- Minimum $500,000 investment in Thai government bonds, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), or real estate (condominiums)
- Demonstrated personal net worth of at least $1,000,000 in global assets
- Stable annual personal income of at least $80,000 for the last 2 years
- Health insurance policy with at least $50,000 coverage, or a security deposit of $100,000
Option 2
Wealthy Pensioner Category
from $250,000
- Minimum investment of $250,000 in Thai government bonds or qualified real estate
- Stable passive income (pension or investment yield) of $40,000 to $80,000 annually
- Alternative option (no investment): verified passive income from $80,000 annually
- Health insurance policy with at least $50,000 coverage or a cash deposit of $100,000
Expenses
Additional fees
- Government processing fee (BOI application) 50,000 THB (~$1,450) per applicant
- Digital Work Permit issuance fee (if applicable) 3,000 THB (~$90) annually
- Property transfer and registration fee at the Land Department 2% of assessed value (typically divided 50/50 between buyer and seller)
- Comprehensive legal due diligence and visa support fees Subject to individual proposal based on asset structure
Streamlined Local Compliance
Unlike standard Thai visa paths requiring 90-day reporting, LTR residents report to the immigration authorities only once a year, reducing administrative hassle.
Attractive Tax Framework
Foreign-sourced earnings are entirely tax-exempt in Thailand, provided they are not remitted into the country during the same calendar year they were earned.
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Wealthy Global Citizens
- Minimum $1M in verified global personal assets
- Stable annual income of at least $80,000 for the past 2 years
- Passive or active investment of at least $500,000 in Thailand
- Valid medical insurance coverage of $50,000 minimum
Wealthy Pensioners
- Aged 50 years or older
- Personal pension or passive retirement income of at least $80,000/year
- Lowered income threshold of $40,000/year if investing over $250,000 in Thai assets
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining and empty pages
- Evidence of personal net worth of at least $1,000,000 (bank deposits, asset deeds)
- Tax returns and stamped bank statements proving required annual personal income
- Proof of Thai property ownership (Chanote / Title Deed) or government bond certificates
- Qualified health insurance policy with inpatient coverage of at least $50,000
- Official police clearance certificate from the country of origin (duly apostilled or legalized)
- A comparative matrices breakdown of LTR tracks (Wealthy Citizen vs. Pensioner vs. Professionals)
- Due diligence real estate checklist (foreign quotas, freehold vs. leasehold structures)
- Navigational legal checklist for administrative interactions with the BOI and Immigration
- Critical evaluation of non-remitted foreign income tax rules and business license setups
01
Case Evaluation and Documentation
Our legal team verifies your assets and compliance profiles. Documents are translated into English, notarized, and certified according to statutory standards.
02
Submission to the Board of Investment (BOI)
The complete digital package is submitted via the BOI platform. Pre-approval screening and validation take between 20 to 30 business days.
03
Investment Execution
Once pre-approved, the applicant transfers and registers the designated qualifying assets (bonds or property) and submits proof of investment to the BOI.
04
Final Endorsement & Visa Issuance
Upon receipt of the final BOI Letter of Endorsement, the applicant claims the LTR visa sticker at an overseas Royal Thai Consulate or at One Start One Stop Service Center in Bangkok.
Frequently asked questions
No, the LTR Visa is a non-immigrant residency privilege. It does not provide an automatic track to permanent residency or citizenship. Thai citizenship requires filing through standard federal naturalization procedures, including stringent language tests.
To qualify for LTR requirements, physical title deeds (Chanote) in the applicant's name are typically needed. Off-plan properties carry compliance risks if the title is not registered by the time of application submission. Completed, ready-to-move-in properties are strongly recommended.
No, the baseline investment threshold ($500,000 or $250,000) must be fully funded with the applicant's own international capital. Mortgages or credit lines from financial institutions cannot be counted toward the qualifying minimum.
An active health insurance policy covering inpatient and outpatient services in Thailand of at least $50,000 is required. Alternatively, applicants can maintain a cash deposit of at least $100,000 in a local or foreign bank account.
No. There is no minimum physical presence required in Thailand to retain your LTR visa status. However, your underlying qualifications (investments, asset minimums, insurance) must remain active and fully compliant throughout the program term.
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