Wealthy Global Citizen
- Who it's forHigh-net-worth individuals
- ThresholdUSD 1M+ in assets, USD 80,000+ income (last 2 years)
- Key criteriaUSD 500,000+ investment in Thai government bonds, FDI, or property
Long-Term Resident Visa
LTR Visa Thailand10-Year Residency, Four Categories
The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa gives qualifying high earners, retirees, remote professionals, and skilled specialists a 10-year renewable visa with no 90-day reporting and, for one category, a flat 17% personal income tax rate.
Category quartet
The four LTR visa categories
Each category has a distinct income, asset, or employment threshold. You only need to qualify under one. Open a lane to see who it fits and what evidence you need.
Tax benefits
Tax benefits by category
Tax treatment differs meaningfully between LTR categories. This is often the deciding factor for high earners choosing LTR over other visa routes.
- Highly-Skilled ProfessionalFlat 17% personal income tax rate on employment income (vs progressive rates up to 35%)
- Wealthy Global Citizen / Wealthy PensionerForeign-sourced income is exempt from Thai tax if not remitted in the same tax year (standard remittance rules apply)
- Work-from-Thailand ProfessionalStandard progressive personal income tax rates apply to Thai-sourced income; foreign employer income treated per remittance rules
- All categoriesDuty-free import of personal effects and professional equipment for personal use
BOI Smart Visa
BOI Smart Visa: the alternative for founders and specialists
If you don't meet LTR income thresholds but work with a BOI-promoted or eligible startup, the Smart Visa may be a faster fit. It targets four groups: highly-skilled talent, investors, executives, and startup founders in target industries.
- No minimum salary for the Startup category if backed by a qualifying incubator or accelerator program.
- 4-year validity, renewable, with streamlined processing via the One-Start One-Stop Center.
- No work permit required — the Smart Visa itself authorizes work in the approved activity.
- Family members (spouse and children) receive matching Smart Visas as dependents.
- Best suited to founders, tech specialists, and executives connected to a BOI-promoted or targeted-industry company, rather than fully remote workers.
How to apply
The LTR application process
Five steps from category match to digital work permit.
Confirm your category and threshold
Match your income, assets, or employment situation against the four LTR categories.
Gather financial and employment evidence
Bank statements, tax returns, employment contracts, or investment records covering the required period.
Submit endorsement application to BOI
The BOI reviews and issues a Qualification Endorsement Letter before the visa application.
Apply for the LTR visa
Submit the visa application at a Thai embassy or through the LTR online portal with the endorsement letter.
Digital work permit (if applicable)
Work-from-Thailand and Highly-Skilled Professional categories receive a digital work permit alongside the visa.
Questions
Before you apply
What are the four LTR visa categories in Thailand?
Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional, and Highly-Skilled Professional. Each has a different income, asset, or employment threshold, but all four grant the same 10-year visa with no 90-day reporting.
What is the minimum income for an LTR visa?
Most categories require USD 80,000 in annual income, though this drops to USD 40,000 for Work-from-Thailand Professionals with a master's degree or Highly-Skilled Professionals with sufficient relevant experience. The Wealthy Global Citizen category instead requires USD 1M+ in assets.
Does the LTR visa reduce my personal income tax in Thailand?
Only the Highly-Skilled Professional category gets a flat 17% personal income tax rate on employment income. Wealthy Global Citizens and Wealthy Pensioners benefit from standard foreign-income remittance rules rather than a reduced rate.
What is the difference between the LTR visa and the BOI Smart Visa?
The LTR visa targets high earners, retirees, and remote professionals meeting specific income or asset thresholds, with a 10-year validity. The Smart Visa targets founders, investors, and specialists connected to BOI-promoted or targeted-industry businesses, often with lower or no income thresholds but shorter 4-year validity.
Do I need to file 90-day reports on an LTR visa?
No. LTR holders report to Immigration annually instead of every 90 days, which is one of the visa's key advantages over standard Non-Immigrant visas.
Find out which LTR category fits you
Settlr's visa team reviews your income, assets, and employment situation, prepares your BOI endorsement application, and manages the full LTR visa process.