The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is a 10-year residence option for selected groups: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, remote professionals and highly skilled professionals. It is applied for through the Board of Investment, comes with reporting benefits and requires proof that you meet your group's criteria.
The LTR is Thailand's most structured long-stay programme. It is aimed at people who bring income, investment, skills or pensions, and in return it offers a long validity and a simpler relationship with the authorities.
Eligibility is the key question, and it depends on your category and the documents behind it. We run a pre-check to confirm your profile before preparing the application, so you avoid wasted fees.
This is for you if
- You are an investor or a high-income individual considering a long stay.
- You are a pensioner with a strong pension income.
- You work remotely for an established foreign employer.
- You are a highly skilled professional in a targeted field.
This may not fit if
- You want a quick, low-cost stay. See the tourist or DTV options.
- You do not meet the income or investment criteria. We will tell you honestly.
How we handle the LTR process
- 1
Eligibility pre-check
We review your category, income, assets or skills and tell you if you qualify. No payment until you qualify.
- 2
Evidence package
We prepare income, asset, employment or professional evidence in the form the programme expects.
- 3
Application
We guide the online submission and the follow-up with the programme.
- 4
Residency set-up
We explain reporting, work-permit options and your first steps in Phuket.
Who the LTR is for
The programme has four broad groups: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals. Each has its own income, asset or employment conditions, and the exact criteria are published on the programme's official portal and can change.
Benefits to expect
The LTR is valid for up to ten years. It comes with lighter reporting compared with ordinary long-stay visas, and in some groups with a simplified path to a work permit. Family members may be included if they meet the criteria. We confirm the benefits that apply to your category.
Work permit and LTR
Some LTR categories allow a digital work permit process, others do not. If you plan to work in Thailand, ask us about the interaction with the work permit before you apply.
Typical LTR documents
Your category decides the list. Most cases include:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Proof of income or pension
- Proof of assets or investment where your category requires it
- Employment or professional evidence
- Health insurance information where required
- Police clearance and photos where requested
What affects your quote
This service is quoted on request, with our fee and the government fees shown separately. See how our quotes work. No payment until you qualify. Programme fees are charged at cost.
- Your LTR category and evidence
- Family members included
- Work permit support
- Reporting and renewals you want handled
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without checking which category fits.
- Submitting income evidence that is not recent or not in the required form.
- Planning to work without checking permit rules.
- Underestimating document preparation time.
Frequently asked questions
Do you check eligibility before payment?
Yes. The pre-check comes first, and you pay only if you qualify.
Can my partner or children join me on an LTR?
Often yes. Dependants can be included when they meet the programme rules, and we prepare their documents with yours.
Can I switch from a tourist visa?
Sometimes, yes. We advise the fastest compliant route for your case.
How long is the LTR valid?
It is valid for up to ten years under the programme rules. We confirm the current rules for your category.
Is 90-day reporting still needed?
LTR holders typically have a lighter reporting duty than ordinary long-stay visas. We confirm what applies to you.
Visa help across Phuket
Our office is in Wichit and we serve clients all over the island. Choose your area to see local details.
Official sources
Last reviewed on . Thai immigration rules and fees change. We confirm the current requirements for your case in your free pre-check.