From Dreams to Destinations
From Dreams to Destinations
Thailand offers residency by investment through programs like the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and the Thailand Privilege Visa. You can qualify by investing in real estate, government bonds, or approved business projects, or by meeting wealth and income requirements.
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With Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa, you can stay in Thailand for up to 10 years, renewable, with multiple-entry status. You don't need to worry about frequent visa renewals or re-entry permits.
The LTR Visa is a special program from the Thai government to attract investors, skilled professionals, and retirees who want to live in Thailand long-term. With this visa, you can stay for 10 years. It's first granted for 5 years, and then you can renew it for another 5 years.
You can qualify if you fit into one of these categories:
A. Wealthy Global Citizens
B. Wealthy Pensioners
C. Work-from-Thailand Professionals
D. Highly Skilled Professionals
What You Need to Apply
What You Must Do - Report your address once a year to Thai Immigration at the One Stop Service Center (OSS). You can do it yourself or authorize someone to do it. The report must be done 15 days before or 7 days after the date on your 1-year report notice.
The Thailand Privilege Visa, also called the Thailand Elite Visa, is a long-term visa program run by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., which is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
The visa comes in 5 membership levels:
A. Bronze Membership
B. Gold Membership
C. Platinum Membership
D. Diamond Membership
E. Reserve Membership
How to Get Thailand Residency: 5-Step Process
The first step is to decide which visa suits you best. If you are looking at the LTR Visa, you need to choose your category. You can qualify as a Wealthy Global Citizen, a Wealthy Pensioner, a Work-from-Thailand Professional, or a Highly Skilled Professional. If you prefer the Thailand Privilege Visa, you have to choose the membership tier that fits your long-term plans. Memberships range from Bronze for 5 years up to Reserve for 20 years.
Next, you need to gather all the documents for your application. If you are applying for the LTR Visa, you will need proof of your investment in Thailand, such as property documents, government bonds, or other approved investments. For the Privilege Visa, you need the payment receipt for your chosen membership. You also must have health insurance that covers you in Thailand. Depending on your visa category, you may need extra documents, such as work contracts or degrees.
For the LTR Visa, you register and submit your application online through the official LTR system. Each dependent must create a separate account that is linked to your main account. You upload all supporting documents during this process. For the Thailand Privilege Visa, you submit your application via a General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) authorized by Thailand Privilege. The GSSA helps you gather all the necessary papers, fill out the application form, and pay the application fee, which starts the background check.
For the LTR Visa, your documents are sent to the relevant government agencies for qualifications endorsement. You will be notified of the results within 20 working days, although the process might take longer if additional documents are needed. For the Thailand Privilege Visa, the background check usually takes four to six weeks. After it is completed, you will receive a letter of approval and instructions to pay the full membership fee within 30 days. Your membership is confirmed within 5 to 10 days after payment.
For the LTR Visa, you need to submit extra information for pre-approval, which takes one to three working days. Then, you can schedule an appointment to collect your visa either at a Thai embassy, consulate, or at the One Stop Service Center in Bangkok. If you plan to work in Thailand, you must apply for a work permit immediately after receiving the LTR Visa, unless you are a Work-from-Thailand Professional. The work permit process usually takes three to five working days and costs 3,000 Baht per year. For the Thailand Privilege Visa, your visa can be attached to your passport when you arrive at Bangkok, Phuket, or Chiang Mai airports, or through a Thai embassy or consulate in your home country. If you are already in Thailand, you can get the visa at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok. After receiving your visa, you must comply with reporting requirements. LTR Visa holders must report their address once a year at the One Stop Service Center. Privilege Visa holders must report every 90 days if they live in Thailand. You must also maintain your investments, membership fees, and health insurance to renew your visa.
With these visas, you don't get automatic Thai citizenship. Becoming a Thai citizen is a separate process. You will need to live in Thailand for a long time, know the language, and get government approval.
If you have the Thailand Privilege Visa, you cannot work in Thailand. If you have an LTR Visa, you can work, but only under certain conditions through the official One-Stop Service Center. You still need government approval for your work permit.
If you have an LTR Visa, you need to report your address once a year to Thai Immigration. If you have a Privilege Visa, you need to do a 90-day report if you are living in Thailand continuously. Not following the rules can lead to fines.
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