Source: Thailand Board of Investment — LTR Visa (ltr.boi.go.th) · General information only. Not immigration advice. Verify requirements before applying.
LTR requirements and processing times change. The figures below are sourced from the BOI LTR portal but always confirm before applying. Specialist immigration advice is strongly recommended.
Liquid assets of USD 1,000,000+ AND annual income of USD 80,000+ (past 2 years) OR USD 500,000+ invested in Thai government bonds, Thai real estate, or a BOI-promoted company. For high-net-worth individuals.
Annual passive income of USD 80,000+ from abroad (pension, dividends, rental income). OR USD 40,000+ annually combined with a USD 250,000 investment in Thailand. Must be aged 50 or over.
Employed by an overseas company with annual income of USD 80,000+ for the past 2 years. OR USD 40,000+ with 5 years' work experience plus a Master's degree or IP ownership. Employing company must have been operating for 3+ years.
Specialist qualifications in BOI-targeted industries: science, technology, automotive, defence, digital, aerospace, medical devices, agritech, biofuel. Specific income and qualification requirements per sector — check ltr.boi.go.th for the current approved list.
All LTR Visa categories require health insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 50,000 per policy period. Pacific Cross, Cigna Global and AXA International all meet this requirement. Proof of valid coverage must be submitted with the application and maintained throughout the visa period. Source: ltr.boi.go.th
LTR Visa holders may be eligible for a flat 17% PIT rate on assessable income from employment in Thailand rather than the standard progressive rates. Consult a Thai-licensed tax adviser for your specific position. See the Thailand tax guide →
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