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Residency · AsiaThailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Global Citizen
A ten-year Thai visa, five years renewable for five more, for people with at least USD 1 million in assets and USD 500,000 invested in Thai government bonds, Thai companies or Thai property.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Global CitizenRoute to citizenshipThe LTR is a long-term visa, not permanent residence, and does not lead to citizenship by itself.
- What does your family invest?
- At least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds (five years or more to maturity), Thai companies or Thai property, plus at least USD 1 million in assets in total (which can include the USD 500,000).
- What is additional?
- Government feesVisa fee of THB 50,000 per person for a ten-year multiple-entry visa collected in Thailand; collecting it at an embassy or as an e-visa can cost more.
- How long does it take?
- The Board of Investment notifies the endorsement result within 20 working days, longer if more documents are requested; the visa is issued after endorsement.
- Must you travel or live there?
- No minimum stay in Thailand is stated.
- What is the main drawback?
- Health insurance covering at least USD 50,000, Thai social security, or at least USD 100,000 kept in a bank account for 12 months. Each dependant needs insurance or USD 25,000 in a bank account.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is run by Thailand's Board of Investment. The Wealthy Global Citizen category is for people who hold at least USD 1 million in assets and have already invested at least USD 500,000 in Thailand.
The Thai investment can be in Thai government bonds with at least five years left to maturity, direct investment in companies registered in Thailand, or Thai property, alone or combined. It must be made, in the applicant's name, before applying.
The first stay is five years and can be extended for five more if the conditions are still met. Every condition, including the investment, must be kept for the life of the visa.
Holders get a one-year instead of a 90-day report, multiple re-entry, permission to work through a digital work permit, and an exemption from tax on overseas income. The LTR is a visa, not permanent residence, and does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Path to citizenship
Does not lead to citizenship
The LTR is a long-term visa, not permanent residence, and does not lead to citizenship by itself.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below USD 500,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Long-Term Resident visa, Wealthy Global Citizen category, endorsed by the Board of Investment.
- Minimum investment
- At least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds (five years or more to maturity), Thai companies or Thai property, plus at least USD 1 million in assets in total (which can include the USD 500,000).
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and children under 20, up to four dependants in total; partners are not eligible.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
The government has not yet published an application process for this programme.
Indicative timelines
- Indicative processing timeframe
- The Board of Investment notifies the endorsement result within 20 working days, longer if more documents are requested; the visa is issued after endorsement.
Checked against official programme sources
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- USD 500,000
- Thai government bonds, company or property investment (minimum)
- Known total so far
- USD 500,000
- 6 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Thai government bonds, company or property investment (minimum)
- USD 500,000
- Government fees
- Visa fee of THB 50,000 per person for a ten-year multiple-entry visa collected in Thailand; collecting it at an embassy or as an e-visa can cost more.
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No minimum stay in Thailand is stated.
- Renewal requirements
- Five years, extendable for five more while every condition is kept.
- Potential route to citizenship
- The LTR is a long-term visa, not permanent residence, and does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
Health insurance covering at least USD 50,000, Thai social security, or at least USD 100,000 kept in a bank account for 12 months. Each dependant needs insurance or USD 25,000 in a bank account.
- Published thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependant charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Thailand Board of Investment
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Thailand LTR visa lead to permanent residence?
No. It is a long-term visa of up to ten years. Permanent residence and citizenship are separate processes under Thai law.
Can my family come with me on the LTR visa?
A spouse and children under 20 can apply as dependants, up to four in total. Each needs health insurance of at least USD 50,000 or USD 25,000 in a bank account.
What is the minimum investment for Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Global Citizen?
At least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds (five years or more to maturity), Thai companies or Thai property, plus at least USD 1 million in assets in total (which can include the USD 500,000).
Can my family be included?
Spouse and children under 20, up to four dependants in total; partners are not eligible.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Global Citizen?
No minimum stay in Thailand is stated.
How long does the process take?
The Board of Investment notifies the endorsement result within 20 working days, longer if more documents are requested; the visa is issued after endorsement.
Does the Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Global Citizen lead to citizenship?
The LTR is a long-term visa, not permanent residence, and does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
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