The Thai government has introduced significant enhancements to the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa Program, aimed at attracting high-value investors, skilled professionals, and global talent. These updates include relaxed income and work experience requirements and an expanded definition of eligible dependents. The changes are designed to position Thailand as a global hub for innovation and economic growth, stimulating both business potential and domestic spending.
The new regulations (Announcement No. Por. 3/2568 from the Board of Investment) are now in effect. For full details, please refer to our website.
Here’s a structured table summarizing the key updates to the LTR Visa categories:
| Category | Current Criteria | New Updates |
| Wealthy Global Citizens | 1. Investment in Thailand: Min. USD 500,000 2. Worldwide assets: Min. USD 1 million |
– No personal income requirement |
| Wealthy Pensioners | 1. Age: Over 50 years old 2. Passive income: Option 1: USD 80,000/year Option 2: USD 40,000/year + Investment in Thailand: Min. USD 250,000 |
No changes |
| High-Skilled Professionals | 1. Must work for a company in targeted industries OR hold a position in targeted expertise areas 2. Personal Income: Option 1: USD 80,000/year (past 2 years) Option 2: USD 40,000/year (past 2 years) + Master’s degree in science/technology |
– No work experience requirement – Expanded to academic professors across all fields |
| Work-from-Thailand Professionals | 1. Employer must be: – A public company listed on a stock exchange – A private company with at least 3 years of operation and combined revenue of USD 50 million (past 3 years) – Inclusion of wholly owned subsidiaries |
– Lower revenue criteria for overseas employers to USD 50 million (past 3 years) – Inclusion of wholly owned subsidiaries – No work experience requirement |
| Dependents | – Parents, Spouse and legal dependents and no limit on number of dependents. | – Expanded to include parents and legal dependents – No limit on the number of dependents* |
*For Dependents, the new criteria will be effective upon the Ministry of interior’s announcement later
For those interested in applying, we invite you to reach out for more details. If you are in Bangkok, visit our office at HLG (Thailand) Co., Ltd., 1 Empire Tower, River Wing East, 29th Floor, Tower 2, Unit 2904, South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand, 10120.
Walk-in consultations are welcome, or you can contact us via email at btrelcat@harveylawgroupthailand.com. To schedule an appointment, call us at +662 670 1848.
Disclaimer: The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal, financial, or professional advice. While we make every effort to ensure the information is accurate and current, some details may be subject to change or may not be fully up to date. We do not accept liability for any actions taken based on the information presented.
If you hold a Thailand Privilege Card (formerly Thai Elite Visa), staying on top of your April 2025 90-day reporting...
Read MoreThailand has long been a global leader in wellness and health tourism, offering a combination of traditional healing practices, world-class...
Read MoreThailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. has officially confirmed that the Bronze Membership Package will not be extended beyond its current...
Read More
