Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
A decade-long Thai base with a remote-work track, overseas-income tax exemption & room for…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
BOI-run 10-year visa (5 years + 5-year renewal) with four categories: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals & highly-skilled professionals.
Dream spread
A decade-long Thai base with a remote-work track, overseas-income tax exemption & room for up to 4 dependents.
Relocation reality check
Work-from-Thailand applicants need $80k/yr average income over 2 years (or $40k+ with a master's degree) AND an employer that is publicly listed or has 3+ years of operations & $50M combined revenue over 3 years — most freelancers & small-company staff won't qualify.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: $80,000/year for two years
Work-from-Thailand LTR category requires $80,000/year personal income for the prior two years (a $40,000/year route…
Check: LTR category eligibility
Must qualify under a specific LTR category — wealthy global citizen, pensioner, or work-from-Thailand professional.
Check: Employer size rule (Work-from-Thailand)
Your employer must be a listed company, or operating 3+ years with at least USD 50M combined revenue over 3 years.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Remote-worker track: qualifying foreign employer, $80k/yr personal income (or $40-80k + master's), health insurance ≥$50k (or Thai social security, or $100k deposit). Other tracks: $1M assets incl. $500k Thai investment, or age 50+ with $80k/yr unearned income.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
$80,000/year for two years
BlockerWork-from-Thailand LTR category requires $80,000/year personal income for the prior two years (a $40,000/year route exists for holders of a master's degree).
LTR category eligibility
BlockerMust qualify under a specific LTR category — wealthy global citizen, pensioner, or work-from-Thailand professional.
Employer size rule (Work-from-Thailand)
CautionYour employer must be a listed company, or operating 3+ years with at least USD 50M combined revenue over 3 years. Up to 4 dependants (spouse & children under 20).
The long game
If Thailand becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $80,000 per year≈ USD 6,667/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)Work-from-Thailand category: at least $80,000/year personal income for the past two years (or alternative asset thresholds).
- Duration
- 60–120 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- BOI lists overseas-income tax exemption and a 17% personal income tax rate for highly-skilled professionals; confirm current conditions with BOI/Revenue Department.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇹🇭 Thailand. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/Thailand
Large sub with long-running visa and cost-of-living threads.
Facebook groups
Red flags
- High income/asset thresholds
- Category-specific rules
- BOI processing
- 10-year visa ≠ permanent citizenship
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.