1. Wealthy Global Citizens:

If you aren’t planning on working during your time in Thailand and wish to live off the passive income from your investments, this is the stream for you. To qualify, you must:

•  Present a health insurance policy in Thailand with coverage for medical expenses of no less than 50,000 USD. The remaining coverage period shall not be less than 10 months on the date of the application or provide evidence of savings of at least 100,000 USD held in a Thai or overseas bank account for no less than 12 months before the date of application.

•  Provide proof of personal income of at least 80,000 USD annually during the period of 2 years prior to the application date.

•  Have at least 1 million USD in assets.

•  Have an investment of at least 500,000 USD in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property.

2. Wealthy Pensioners (Retirees):

If you are 50 years of age or older and interested in spending your golden years in paradise, this is the stream for you. To qualify, you must:

•  Present a health insurance policy in Thailand with coverage for medical expenses of no less than 50,000 USD. The remaining coverage period shall not be less than 10 months on the date of the application or provide evidence of savings of at least 100,000 USD held in a Thai or overseas bank account for no less than 12 months before the date of application.

•  Provide proof of passive income of at least 80,000 USD annually at the time of application

•  If your passive annual income is less than 80,000 USD but greater than 40,000 USD, you can still qualify provided you can prove that you have invested at least 250,000 USD in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property.

3. Work-from-Thailand Professionals:

If you plan to work remotely for a foreign company while living in Thailand as a  digital nomad, this stream is for you. To qualify, you must:

•  Produce an employment contract or service agreement with a business in Thailand or abroad.

•  Show proof of work experience in one of the targeted industries. You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience gained within 10 years of the application date.

•  Currently, work for an employer that is a public company on a stock exchange or a private company in operation for at least 3 years with a combined revenue of at least 150 million USD in the last 3 years.

•  Provide proof of annual income of at least 80,000 USD over the past 2 years.

•  If your passive annual income is less than 80,000 USD but greater than 40,000 USD, you can still qualify provided you have a Master’s degree or above, own significant intellectual property, or receive Series A funding of no less than 1 million USD.

•  Present a health insurance policy in Thailand with coverage for medical expenses of no less than 50,000 USD. The remaining coverage period shall not be less than 10 months from the date of the application.

•  OR provide evidence of savings of at least 100,000 USD held in a Thai or overseas bank account for no less than 12 months before the date of application.

4. Highly-Skilled Professional:

If you have significant qualifications, high-level skills, and/or valuable work experience, this stream will allow you to work in a high-paying position at a Thai company or institution. To qualify, you must:

•  Produce an employment contract or service agreement with a business in Thailand.

•  Show proof of work experience in one of the targeted industries. You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

•  In the case that you have a PhD in a related field or are working for a Thai government agency, this experience requirement is waived.

•  Provide proof of annual income of at least 80,000 USD over the past 2 years.

•  If your passive annual income is less than 80,000 USD but greater than 40,000 USD, you can still qualify provided you have a Master’s degree in a science or technology field, or you have special expertise relevant to your position.

•  The annual income requirement is waived if you intend to conduct work in government-operated higher educational institutions, research centers, specialized training centers, or government agencies.

•  Present a health insurance policy in Thailand with coverage for medical expenses of no less than 50,000 USD. The remaining coverage period shall not be less than 10 months on the date of the application. 

•  OR provide evidence of savings of at least 100,000 USD held in a Thai or overseas bank account for no less than 12 months before the date of application.

5. Spouses and Dependents of Long-Term Visa Holders:

Your spouse and dependent children can acquire their own LTR visas and enjoy all the privileges that you do. Additionally, you can now add an unlimited number of dependents, including parents and other legal family members. To qualify, each family member must:

•  Be a spouse or legal dependent of you, the primary LTR Visa holder. This means they are either:

    1. Your legal spouse with a valid marriage certificate (as of 2024, same-sex marriages are legal and recognized in Thailand).

    2. Your legal child and under 20 years old with proof of your relationship (birth certificate, adoption papers, etc.)