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Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)

Migration · 1-3 months /,. Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: THB 80,000/month (~EUR…

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THB 80,000/month (~EUR 2,000) for professionals; $80,000+/year or $1M+ assets for wealthy categories ·, ·, · 1-3 months /, ·,

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Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal ↗

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Required Documents

  • - Passport with at least 6 months validity
  • - Proof of income or assets
  • - Health insurance documentation
  • - Completed application form
  • - Recent passport-sized photographs

Estimated Costs

  • - minIncomePoints: THB 80,000/month (~EUR 2,000) for professionals; $80,000+/year or $1M+ assets for wealthy categories
  • - minSavings: ,
  • - pathToPr: ,
  • - pathToCitizenship: ,

Application Steps

  1. Gather required documents
  2. Submit application to the Thai Immigration Bureau
  3. Pay the application fee
  4. Wait for processing (1-3 months)
  5. Receive your visa approval or denial

Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Thai Immigration Bureau / Ministry of Foreign Affairs →

Common Rejection Reasons

  • - Insufficient proof of income or assets
  • - Incomplete application forms
  • - Failure to meet health insurance requirements
  • - Inadequate passport validity

Application Tips

  • - Ensure all documents are complete and accurate.
  • - Consider consulting with an immigration expert.
  • - Keep copies of all submitted documents.
  • - Apply well in advance to account for processing times.

Overview

Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence:,. Path to citizenship:,. Income / points requirement: THB 80,000/month (~EUR 2,000) for professionals; $80,00

  • Leads to permanent residency: No
  • Requires job offer: No
  • Language required: No
  • Minimum education: Not specified
  • Validity: 1 year, renewable
  • Stay duration: Up to 4 years total with renewals
  • Financial requirement: THB 80,000/month (~EUR 2,000) for professionals; $80,000+/year or $1M+ assets for wealthy categories

Quick Eligibility Check

Use this self-check for Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR). It does not replace official legal assessment.

Result: Likely eligible baseline

Application checklist

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Benefits & What This Visa Allows

  • - Citizenship timeline:,

Trust & safety

Before you pay or submit documents

Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract. Scam alerts and related laws are in the sidebar.

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Sources & References

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Frequently Asked Questions

This visa is designed for applicants matching Migration pathway criteria.

Typical processing time is 1-3 months /,, subject to documentation quality and application volume.

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