General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


No, the application must be submitted online only through the official website: https://ltr.boi.go.th

The application and processing for the LTR visa are free of charge. However, once your application is approved, you will need to make a full payment of 50,000 baht for the issuance of the LTR visa. This payment is due on the appointment date at the Immigration Bureau office located at TIESC in Bangkok.

Yes, the TDAC is required for all foreigners entering Thailand starting May 1st, 2025. You will need to register for the TDAC every time you enter Thailand.

Once your LTR visa is approved, the officer will send you an email regarding the termination of your current visa (on a case-by-case basis). The email will include details on the next steps and the required documents for receiving your LTR visa. If you are still in the process of applying for an LTR visa, do not terminate your current visa beforehand.

Acceptable payment options include Thai mobile banking (QR code scanning and cash only. However, if you choose to issue e-visa abroad, please follow the Royal Thai Consular protocol.

Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Highly Skilled Professionals and Dependents types are included, except for those in the Work-from-Thailand Professionals category, as they are required to be remote workers according to our criteria.

We only accept documents that have been translated by a certified translator, a notary public or through a notary translation by embassy or consulate.

In such cases, you may schedule an appointment to consult with us through the Online Clinic. Please contact ltr@boi.go.th or add our official LINE ID: @smartvisathailand to access the appointment booking system.

It is advised to dress politely in proper business attire and appropriate shoes. Please note that the immigration or LTR Visa officer reserve the right to refuse service if they deem the clothing to be inappropriate.

If the passport in which your LTR visa was issued is lost or expired, you must transfer the visa to your new passport before the old one expires. Otherwise, the visa will be considered invalid.

High-skilled Professionals


To determine if the company aligns with the targeted industry, review the list of targeted industries provided in the No.Por.3/2568 (TH) or the No.Por.3/2568 (EN) in Section 3.4, available on our website. You should carefully assess which industry your company fits into based on its primary business operations.

It depends on whether the new company's business meets the LTR targeted industry criteria. If it does, we can assist LTR-H holders in changing employers without canceling their visa. To do so, they must notify the LTR staff by email ltr@boi.go.th at least 1 month before ending the contract with the previous company. If the new company does not meet the LTR criteria, the LTR visa will need to be terminated.

If Highly Skilled Professionals wish to add a company (not as their main employer), they may submit a request through the LTR system to add an additional employer by going to the account and click on the work permit the click a button “add”

Investment in Thailand for Wealthy Global Citizens and Wealthy Pensioners


You must have made investments in Thailand that meet the criteria before applying for the LTR Visa, as this is one of the requirements for the application.

Freehold: Condominiums or buildings or houses, on top of the land, in the name of the applicant. (Evidence of Investment showing ownership of the property e.g. Or.Chor.2, Nor.Sor.4 or Certificate of substitution for a title deed and copy of the sale and purchase agreement of the property issued by Department of Land)
Leasehold: Condominiums, buildings, or houses on top of the land or land being leased in the name of the applicant with a remaining time of lease agreement of no less than 10 years as of the date of application.

If you provide proof of condominium co-ownership with a spouse, the officer will consider dividing the value equally or according to the number of names listed on the ownership documentation.

Regarding investment qualifications in Thailand, the applicant must invest and have ownership of the asset

Wealthy Global Citizens


Yes, you can combine your Thailand investment with assets in Thailand or abroad according to the criteria.

Assets can include real estate, the latest bank statements, the latest investment portfolio or evidence of investment in Thailand, such as Thai Government Bonds or a company shareholder list.

Wealthy Pensioners


However, for investment in Thailand, you must have the intention to invest and accept any potential risks. This decision is entirely up to you. Please note that we cannot guarantee visa approval, as LTR visa applicants must meet all the required criteria and provide the necessary documentation. Additionally, several authorities are involved in the visa approval process.

If you live in a tax-free country, you must provide legal documentation showing that your country is tax-free, along with evidence of your income.

Monthly withdrawals of principal that are not clearly from retirement accounts, privet pensions or provident funds are not counted as passive income.

Work-from-Thailand Professionals


Holders of the LTR visa under the Work-from-Thailand category cannot engage in work or activities with Thai employers that generate income in Thailand because this visa does not allow for a work permit. It is suitable only for individuals who earn income from their employment with overseas companies that allow them to work remotely.

Dependents


You must provide a marriage certificate that has been notarized by the embassy or consulate of your country of nationality, or by the embassy or consulate of the country that issued the marriage certificate, which is no older than 6 months and notarized by country's ministry of foreign affairs or royal Thai consulate or Thai MFA.

He can apply if he is your legally dependent child and you must submit a court order confirming you as the guardian. Additionally, according to our specified criteria, dependent children must be under 20 years of age.

To apply for an LTR visa, applicants must use one account per applicant for processing their visa applications. Therefore, for the dependent category, you need to create an account for each person to apply and submit documents for consideration such such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc.

Unfortunately, the spouse of an LTR Visa applicant must be legally married and is required to provide a marriage certificate.

Health Insurance


Please note that health insurance is a required document for the LTR visa application. Therefore, you must prepare it before submitting your application or provide alternative documents that meet our criteria.
If the applicant is unable to purchase health insurance when submitting the application, the officer may request the additional document during the review process and the applicant must provide the health insurance document immediately upon request.

Digital Work Permit


Unfortunately, you cannot apply for a digital work permit without having an employment certificate. The employment certificate is a required document for the application process.

Because this visa is specially crafted for individual who set intention to work remotely while living exclusively in Thailand so if they have an on-site work engage, they will need to switch type of visa.

To add an employer, please log in to the LTR system, go to the ‘Digital Work Permit’ section, click the ‘ADD’ button, follow the instructions and then click ‘Submit’

The request must be submitted via email ltr@boi.go.th. The officer will issue a certification letter, which you can use along with the required document to proceed with the 400 baht fee payment at the Department of Employment

Application Step


The applicant will be able to change the location to receive the LTR Visa stamp during the application status has been shown "Qualification Approved". For dependents, the visa issuance place must be the same as that of the main LTR applicant.

You can use the same account if your status shows as "Final Reject" and you want to reapply with the same email. After you submit your information into the system, the document number (doc no.) will be a new number for visa consideration.

The 'Qualification Approved' status


Please check for any blank spaces; if there are any, fill them in with the symbol '-'.
For the TM 6:
• If you do not have TM.6 as you have entered Thailand after 1st July 2022 via air route, please fill “00000” in the TM.6 field.
• If you have entered Thailand after May 1st, 2025, please fill Thailand Digital Arrival Card No. in the TM.6 field.
After clicking 'Submit,' if successful, your status will change to 'Document Review for Visa/WP Issuance' immediately.

LTR Management Guide


You must first file a police report then contact our staff via email at ltr@boi.go.th Our staff will advise you on the next steps, as the procedure may vary depending on the format of the LTR visa you were issued.

Yes, maintaining a TM30 is required. The house owner, householder, or hotel manager who receives a foreigner permitted to stay temporarily in Thailand must report to the immigration office or through the website www.immigration.go.th within 24 hours of the foreigner's arrival.

To change the category of an LTR visa, the applicant must reapply for the qualification endorsement process according to the criteria for each type of LTR visa. Therefore, the applicant will be required to pay the visa fee upon receiving a new stamp for the new category.

Even though the LTR Visa is valid for 10 years, the Immigration Bureau initially grants a stay permit for the first 5 years in accordance with the announcement. You must reconfirm your eligibility to extend the LTR Visa for the remaining 5 years (the second validation does not require a visa fee).

For LTR visa holders with income in Thailand, you can apply for a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at any Revenue Department office nationwide. For more information, you can contact the Call A Center at 1161 or visit https://www.rd.go.th

If you are interested in establishing a company in Thailand, it is advisable to contact the Department of Business Development directly at https://www.dbd.go.th to understand the requirements and additional details about setting up a business in Thailand.

1-year Reporting


If you leave Thailand and return, the next reporting date will reset to one year from the date of your most recent return.

In case LTR visa holders stay in Thailand for 1 year without leaving the country, they need to file TM.95 (1-year report) at the Immigration Office instead of TM.47 (90-day report). This is one of the benefits of the LTR visa. However, TM.30 (Notification of residence for housemaster, owner, possessor or hotel manager where the foreigner has stayed) is still required.

Transferring a LTR Visa to a new passport


You can directly contact the Immigration Office at the Thailand Investment and Expat Services Center (TIESC), if you are ready to prepare the documents for the transfer visa. The list of required documents is available on our website. Alternatively, you can contact the LTR Unit for assistance in reviewing the documents before proceeding.

Opening a Bank Account in Thailand


Yes, LTR Visa holders can open a bank account in Thailand at Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank. For detailed steps and the required documents, please visit our website. Please note that some branches may request additional documents.

5-Year LTR Visa Renewal


At this stage, you may refer to the general information available at https://ltr.boi.go.th/page/news.html Once the official requirements are announced, we will update you accordingly.

You should submit your application within 120 to 60 days prior to the expiration of your current permission to stay in order to obtain a qualification endorsement letter from the BOI.