Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Pensioner
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Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Pensioner
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, Wealthy Pensioner
Thailand · Retirement
What it is
Thailand's premium 10-year visa for wealthy retirees with passive income. Includes a 90-day reporting exemption (report annually instead), fast-track government services, and eligibility for a work permit for personal business.
Key facts
- Category
- Retirement
- Duration
- 10 years (5+5 renewable).
- Processing time
- 20 business days
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 50 or over
- How to apply
- Mixed
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- THB 50,000
- Proof of funds
- USD 80,000 per year
Key requirements
- Age 50 or over
- Passive income of at least USD 80,000 per year for the past 2 years
- OR: passive income of USD 40,000/year plus investment of at least USD 250,000 in Thai assets or government bonds
- Valid health insurance with minimum coverage of USD 50,000
Working on this visa
Unlike an ordinary Thai visa, the LTR visa carries "Permission to work in Thailand (Digital Work permit)" as a listed privilege, and BOI confirms that the Wealthy Pensioners category may apply for a work permit. A holder who works for an…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.