LTR Visa (Thailand)
LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident Visa) is Thailand's long-stay visa program launched in 2022 by the BOI (Board of Investment), with 10-year renewable duration.
4 categories:
| Category | Main requirement |
|---|---|
| Wealthy Global Citizen | $1M assets + $80K income/year |
| Wealthy Pensioner | $80K income/year + 50+ years old |
| Work-from-Thailand Professional | $80K income/year + employed by $150M+ revenue company |
| Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) | $80K income/year + STEM/healthcare/etc. |
Benefits:
- 10-year visa renewable.
- 17% flat tax (HSP only) — vs up to 35% general regime.
- Unlimited multi-entry, immigration fast-track.
- Work permitted without additional work permit.
- Family included (spouse, children <20).
Taxation:
- 2024 tax change applies: foreign income taxable only if remitted to Thailand (see remittance basis).
- For HSP: 17% flat on Thai income (at BOI-registered company).
Cost and timing:
- Application fee: ~$1,500 USD.
- Processing: 4-12 weeks depending on category and documentation completeness.