Residence in Thailand: The Long-Term Resident Visa
You want a long visa for Thailand, and you want to know which route fits. Thailand has one investment route, the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for Wealthy Global Citizens. It asks for USD 500,000 invested in Thailand and total assets of at least USD 1 million.
Why Thailand's rules need a date on them
Thailand updated the Wealthy Global Citizen criteria in 2025, and older guides still show an income test. We read each official page and date it, so you can see how current a figure is.
The route in brief
| Long-Term Resident visa (Wealthy Global Citizen) | |
|---|---|
| Type | Investment residence |
| Money | USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds, Thai companies or Thai property, made before you apply; total assets of at least USD 1 million |
| Key rule | You must keep every condition for the full visa length; up to four dependants |
| Page | Thailand Long-Term Resident visa |
Thailand has other visas and a private membership scheme that this section does not cover; every route we list is checked on an official page.
Is the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa right for you?
An honest answer before you move funds.
| A good fit if | Consider another route if |
|---|---|
| You own at least USD 1 million in assets | You want an income-based route without investing |
| You can invest USD 500,000 in Thailand before you apply | You cannot keep the investment in place: all conditions must be kept for the visa length |
| You can hold the investment for the whole visa length | You need a route for more than four dependants |
| You can show health cover | Your funds cannot be documented |
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What you need
You need an investment already made, total assets, health cover and a plan to keep all of it for the length of the visa.
Full details, with the official source for each rule, are on the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa page.
What it costs, and what waiting costs
The investment is the larger cost, and the visa fee sits on top. Set both against the cost of a wrong start: an investment that does not qualify and a visa that cannot be granted.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Processing fee, 10-year multiple-entry visa | 50,000 baht per person, when collected in Thailand |
| Board of Investment endorsement | No fee when you apply directly |
| Work permit maintenance fee (general LTR privilege) | 3,000 baht a year |
Source: Board of Investment LTR portal. Collection abroad may cost more. Investment costs, taxes and professional fees are on top.
Status: what changed and when
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Sources: Board of Investment LTR portal.
- Category: open; the LTR service centre opened on 17 March 2025
- Income test: none listed for this category
- Visa: 5 years, extended by 5 more
After you have the visa
You keep the visa by keeping the investment, the assets and the cover. The page says all conditions must be maintained for the full length of the visa.
Full details, with the official source for each rule, are on the Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa page.
How Thailand compares with other routes
These are the closest alternatives to the Thailand route. The money column shows the lowest qualifying route, in the currency of each programme, so it does not move with exchange rates. Use the family cost calculator for your household.
| Programme | Money you need | Type | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa (this page) | USD 500,000 invested in Thailand and total assets of USD 1,000,000 | Investment | The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for Wealthy Global Citizens asks for USD 500,000 invested in Thailand and total assets of at least USD 1 million. |
| Malaysia MM2H | USD 150,000 fixed deposit (Silver tier) plus a home of at least MYR 600,000 | Income or retirement | Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is a residence pass with four tiers, from a fixed deposit of USD 150,000 to USD 1,000,000, plus a home you buy. |
| Philippines SRRV | USD 15,000 deposit with a qualifying pension; more without one | Income or retirement | The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) Classic needs a deposit of USD 15,000 to USD 50,000, set by your age and by whether you have a pension. |
| Indonesia Golden Visa | USD 350,000 for 5 years, USD 700,000 for 10 years | Investment | The Indonesia Golden Visa gives 5 or 10 years for an individual who places US$350,000 or US$700,000 in government bonds, listed shares or deposits. |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Thailand route can I use?
This section covers the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for Wealthy Global Citizens, which the Board of Investment runs.
How much do I need to invest?
At least USD 500,000 in Thai government bonds, Thai companies or Thai property, and total assets of at least USD 1 million.
Who files my application?
We qualify your case and stay your point of contact. When your case is qualified, we bring in a local partner in Thailand.
Can I work in Thailand with this visa?
The page lists permission to work (a digital work permit) among the general LTR privileges, and does not set terms for this category. Your local partner sets out the work terms before you commit.
Can my family be included?
Yes. Your spouse and children can be included, up to four dependants. Children qualify until age 20, and each dependant needs health cover or USD 25,000 for 12 months.
What can I invest in?
Thai government bonds with at least 5 years remaining, Thai-registered companies, or Thai property. The investment must be made before you apply.
Is there an income test?
The Board of Investment page lists no income test for the Wealthy Global Citizen category.
What health cover do I need?
Health insurance of at least USD 50,000, or current Thai social security benefits, or a USD 100,000 bank balance held for at least 12 months.
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Last reviewed: 22 October 2026 · Last updated: 22 October 2026
