Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR, 10 Years)
Four BOI-defined groups: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals.
Up to 10 years, issued as 5 years plus a 5-year renewal while eligibility continues.
Multiple entries, with annual reporting instead of 90-day reporting.
Eligibility and documents
- Financial and income criteria specific to the category, as published by BOI
- Health insurance or deposit evidence per the applicable condition
- Employment, overseas employer performance or investment evidence, depending on the category
- Education and experience documents for highly skilled professionals, usually certified and translated
Application process
- File the qualification application on the BOI online system
- BOI reviews and issues the qualification endorsement
- Collect the LTR visa at a Thai mission or at the One Stop Service Center in Thailand
- Eligible holders can obtain the accompanying digital work permit
Extension of stay in Thailand
Renewed for a further 5 years while the category criteria continue to be met, with annual reporting.
Common pitfalls
- Applying under the wrong category so the financial evidence does not match
- Income history short of the number of years BOI requires
- Assuming LTR includes work rights automatically — the digital work permit is a separate step
FAQ — Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR, 10 Years)
Who can apply for the Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR, 10 Years)?
Four BOI-defined groups: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
Up to 10 years, issued as 5 years plus a 5-year renewal while eligibility continues. — Multiple entries, with annual reporting instead of 90-day reporting.
Which documents are required?
Financial and income criteria specific to the category, as published by BOI · Health insurance or deposit evidence per the applicable condition · Employment, overseas employer performance or investment evidence, depending on the category · Education and experience documents for highly skilled professionals, usually certified and translated
What is the application process?
File the qualification application on the BOI online system → BOI reviews and issues the qualification endorsement → Collect the LTR visa at a Thai mission or at the One Stop Service Center in Thailand → Eligible holders can obtain the accompanying digital work permit
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
Renewed for a further 5 years while the category criteria continue to be met, with annual reporting.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Applying under the wrong category so the financial evidence does not match · Income history short of the number of years BOI requires · Assuming LTR includes work rights automatically — the digital work permit is a separate step
Which authority decides the application?
Thailand Board of Investment with the Immigration Bureau. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
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Contact us →Sources: BOI LTR Visa · Thailand BOI — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.