Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - 17% tax for highly-skilled professionals
A 10-year Thai visa with a 17% flat tax on skilled work income and tax-free overseas incom…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
BOI's 10-year LTR visa (5+5 years) offers a 17% flat personal income tax for highly-skilled professionals and an exemption on overseas income for LTR holders, across four categories (highly-skilled, work-from-Thailand, wealthy pensioners, wealthy global citizens).
Dream spread
A 10-year Thai visa with a 17% flat tax on skilled work income and tax-free overseas income.
Relocation reality check
High bar: generally USD 80,000/yr average income over two years (USD 40-80k needs extra proof), USD 50,000 health cover; 50,000 THB visa fee; the 17% rate is only for the highly-skilled category.
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Minimum income of USD 80,000 per year.
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Eligibility
Highly-skilled professionals or remote workers with USD 80k+ income, pensioners with USD 80k+ passive income, or global citizens with USD 1M assets (USD 500k invested in Thailand).
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 80,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 80,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
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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)
- Duration
- 60–120 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- 17% flat PIT for highly-skilled professionals (Thai employment income); overseas income exempt for LTR holders. Conditions not detailed on the page.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
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.
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
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"17% Personal income tax for Highly-skilled professionals"; "Tax exemption for overseas income"”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
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.
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