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Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - Highly Skilled Professional
- Processing
- About 20 business days
- Cost
- From THB 53,000 first year
- Validity
- 10 years
10-year BOI-administered visa for experts working in targeted industries for Thai entities, with a fast-track digital work permit and 17% flat income tax.
Requirements
- Employment in a targeted industry (tech, biotech, EV, digital, R&D, etc.) with a Thai employer or government agency
- Personal income of USD 80,000+/year, or USD 40,000+ with a masters/STEM doctorate or special expertise
- 5 years relevant experience (waived for PhD holders or government work)
- Health insurance USD 50,000+ coverage, Thai social security, or USD 100,000 bank deposit
Time and cost
- Processing time
- About 20 business days after complete submission to BOI
- Validity
- 10 years (5+5), multiple entry
- Cost
From THB 53,000 first year
Required
- THB 50,000 LTR visa fee (one-time, collected in Thailand)
- THB 3,000/year digital work permit
- Path to residency
- Time on LTR supports later permanent residence application; the visa itself is a 10-year renewable residence
Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Employment contract
With the Thai entity in a targeted industry
Income evidence
Tax returns or pay statements meeting the threshold
Degree/experience proof
STEM degree or 5-year experience letters
Health insurance policy
USD 50,000+ coverage or qualifying alternative
Tips
- 17% flat tax on Thai employment income versus progressive rates up to 35%
- Annual reporting instead of 90-day reports, plus fast-track airport lanes
- Spouse and up to 4 dependents can be included