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Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)

Thailand's 10-Year LTR Visa

The LTR visa gives qualifying high-net-worth individuals, skilled professionals, and retirees a 10-year right to live in Thailand. Issa Compass automates the document checks, identifies embassy-specific requirements, and backs every pre-qualified application with a money-back guarantee.

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Pre-qualified applications processed by Issa Compass • Document verification by Visa Intelligence and human review • Licensed consultants on every file

Work-from-Thailand
Wealthy Citizen
Wealthy Pensioner
Highly Skilled
10-Year Validity

Overview

What is the LTR visa and who qualifies?

The LTR visa is a Thai government program that grants a 10-year residency-class visa to four categories of applicants. The visa comes with a long-stay permit, a multiple re-entry privilege, and a 90-day reporting cycle.

Income
USD 80,000/year from overseas employer

or

USD 40,000/year + master's degree or higher
Employment
Publicly listed foreign company

or

Private foreign company: 3+ years, USD 50M+ combined revenue

or

Wholly-owned subsidiary of a qualifying company
Health
USD 50,000+ health insurance

or

USD 100,000 liquid assets (12-month history)
Assets
USD 1,000,000+ in global assets

or

Incl. USD 500,000+ in Thai bonds, real estate, or THB deposits
Health
USD 50,000+ health insurance

or

USD 100,000 liquid assets (12-month history)
Age
50 years or older
Income
USD 80,000/year passive income

or

USD 40,000/year + USD 250,000 in Thai assets
Health
USD 50,000+ health insurance

or

USD 100,000 liquid assets (12-month history)
Income
USD 80,000/year

or

USD 40,000/year + STEM or BOI-targeted master's degree
Employment
Thai employer in BOI-targeted industry

or

Advanced manufacturing, digital economy, healthcare, bioscience
Health
USD 50,000+ health insurance

or

USD 100,000 liquid assets (12-month history)
LTR CategoryPrimary QualifierVisa Duration
Wealthy Global CitizenUSD 1M+ global assets with USD 500K+ in Thai assets10 years
Wealthy Pensioner50+ years old; USD 80K/year passive income OR USD 40K/year + USD 250K Thai investment10 years
Work-from-Thailand ProfessionalUSD 80K/year income OR USD 40K/year + master's; qualifying foreign employer10 years
Highly Skilled ProfessionalUSD 80K/year income OR USD 40K/year + STEM master's; BOI-targeted Thai employer10 years

Documentation

What documents does an LTR application require?

An LTR application runs through Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI), not standard immigration. The document set is heavier than a tourist or Non-Immigrant visa. Thailand is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so document authentication follows a country-specific path.

Proof of Income or Assets

Category-specific thresholds apply — from USD 80K/year income to USD 1M+ in global assets depending on your category.

Health Insurance

Valid health insurance with USD 50,000+ coverage meeting BOI's current requirements.

Background Certificate

Criminal background certificate authenticated appropriately for your nationality — not a standard apostille.

Employment or Business Docs

Employment letter, contracts, or business registration — exact documents depend on your LTR category.

Valid Passport

Passport must remain valid throughout the full application and processing period.

Risk Reduction

How does Issa Compass reduce LTR rejection risk?

Most LTR rejections trace to a single missed document or a requirement the applicant did not know existed. Issa Compass's Visa Intelligence engine checks every submission against a comprehensive rules database before the application leaves your hands.

BOI Rule Checks

Automated document checks against current BOI rules

Expert Human Review

Thai immigration experts review your case

Predictive Timelines

Data-driven timeline predictions drawn from thousands of processed applications

Issa Guarantee

Money back if we don't deliver.

If a pre-qualified application is not approved by Thai immigration, Issa Compass refunds the government fee and service fee in full — or reapplies at no charge.

  • Full government fee refunded
  • Full service fee refunded
  • Free reapplication as an alternative
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Certain countries excluded. Contact us to confirm eligibility.

Long-stay Comparison

How does the LTR visa compare to other long-stay options?

The LTR is not the only path to extended Thailand residency. The right choice depends on your income source, employment situation, and long-term plans.

VisaMax TermBest Fit
LTR10 yearsHigh-net-worth individuals, skilled professionals, pensioners above income thresholds
DTV5 years (180 days per entry)Remote workers, freelancers, activity-qualified applicants
Non-Immigrant O (Retirement)1 year, renewableRetirees meeting 800,000 THB savings or 65,000 THB monthly income

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BOI-compliant document checks, licensed consultant review, and a money-back guarantee on every pre-qualified application.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is a 10-year visa issued through the Board of Investment (BOI). It targets four categories: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals, and highly skilled professionals. Each category has specific income, asset, and employment requirements set by the BOI.
The LTR visa is valid for 10 years and includes a multiple re-entry privilege. Holders report to immigration on a 90-day cycle. Contact Issa Compass for current specifics, as these are updated periodically.
It depends on your category. Work-from-Thailand professionals can work for overseas employers. Highly skilled professionals can work for Thai-based employers in targeted industries. Do not assume your category automatically permits all forms of work — consult Issa Compass for the rule that applies to your specific LTR category.
Requirements are category-specific. Wealthy global citizens need USD 1M+ in global assets with USD 500K+ in Thai assets. Wealthy pensioners need USD 80K/year passive income or USD 40K/year plus a USD 250K Thai investment. Work-from-Thailand professionals need USD 80K/year income from a qualifying overseas employer or USD 40K/year plus a master's degree. All categories also need USD 100K cash maintained for 12 months or health insurance with USD 50K+ coverage.
Issa Compass provides the Issa Guarantee: if a pre-qualified application is not approved by immigration, Issa Compass will refund all government fees and service fees, or apply for you again at no extra charge. Certain countries or territories are excluded — contact Issa Compass to confirm eligibility.
Processing time varies by applicant category and document completeness. Issa Compass provides data-driven timeline predictions based on thousands of processed applications. Contact the team for a current estimate relevant to your category.
The BOI's LTR program includes a dependent visa option for qualifying spouses and children of primary LTR holders. Contact Issa Compass to confirm whether your dependants qualify and what documents are needed.

Issa Compass is a software-automated visa services platform for Thailand, operated by Singapore-based Issara Platforms Pte. Ltd. The platform supports individuals with Thai visa applications across categories including the LTR, DTV, Non-Immigrant B, SMART visa, Non-Immigrant O, and more. Issa Compass combines a Visa Intelligence document verification engine with oversight from Thai immigration experts to streamline the end-to-end application process.