🧐 Digital nomad visa
✨ Extendable
✅ Official DN program
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - Highly Skilled Pro
A cleaner path to stay longer, work remotely, and build a life around freedom, not office walls.
Updated:
Duration
3650 days
Required income
$ 80 000
Program cost
$ 1 500
Processing
20–60 days
You must maintain the required income level and highly-skilled employment status throughout your stay. Tax obligations in your home country remain unchanged. Thailand considers you a tax resident if you stay more than 180 days per year. Mandatory comprehensive health insurance is required at all times. Rules regarding taxation of foreign income can change — consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating. Overstaying visas in Thailand carries heavy fines and potential re-entry bans.
Imagine beginning your day with a rich Thai coffee on a sunlit terrace overlooking the misty mountains of Chiang Mai or the turquoise waters of Phuket. With the LTR Visa, you gain true freedom to manage international projects and clients while surrounded by Thailand’s perfect blend of ancient temples, vibrant street life, and world-class infrastructure. High-speed fiber internet across major hubs, a massive digital nomad community in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pai, combined with incredibly affordable luxury, healthy cuisine, and year-round warm climate make this the ultimate base for ambitious professionals and nomads seeking balance and growth.
Official program link:
https://ltr.boi.go.th/
✔ List of required documents to obtain Digital nomad visa
- Copy of valid passport (first page and all pages with Thai visa s
- Photograph 3x4 cm
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Evidence of previous employment in the related field no less than 5 years in the past 10 years as of the submission date (e.g. copy of letter from previous company)
- Evidence of university certificate (Master Degree or above) (optional)
- Evidence of an intellectual property ownership (optional)
- Evidence of obtaining series A funding no less than 1 million USA (optional)
- Health insurance policy covering entire course of stay in Thailand, with coverage for hospitalization treatment of no less than 50,000 USD OR
- Evidence showing valid social security benefits which insures hospitalization and treatment in Thailand OR
- Financial evidence showing a deposit of no less than 100,000 USD in a bank account which has been held for no less than 12 months at the time of applic
- Evidence of employment contract or service contract with entity or a letter signed by an authorized person) which include details of employment e.g. position, contract term and income
- Financial evidence showing an income in current year e.g. bank statement
- Annual personal income tax return showing income of no less than 80,000 or 40,000 USD per year in the past 2 year
📋 How to apply
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Verify Eligibility
Confirm you meet the income threshold, possess specialized skills in target industries (tech, R&D, creative, STEM), and work remotely for a non-Thai employer. -
Prepare Documents
Collect and translate all required documents, ensuring financial proofs and professional qualifications are clearly presented. -
Submit Online Application
Create an account and submit your application through the official LTR portal, upload documents and pay the fee. -
Review and Interview
Respond promptly to any requests for additional information. Some applicants are invited for a virtual interview. -
Receive Visa and Relocate
Once approved, print your visa approval letter, book flights to Thailand and complete TM.30 registration upon arrival.
✅ Approval tips
- Clearly demonstrate how your professional expertise aligns with Thailand’s targeted sectors (digital, biotech, renewable energy, creative industries)
- Provide consistent and verifiable proof of income well above the minimum threshold
- Include strong recommendation letters from recognized international companies or institutions
- Purchase comprehensive health insurance from a reputable provider that meets or exceeds the coverage criteria
- Submit a clean, well-organized application package with all translations certified
- Apply while actively employed in a remote high-skilled role
❌ Common rejection reasons
- Insufficient or unverifiable proof of annual income
- Failure to demonstrate highly specialized professional qualifications
- Incomplete application or missing certified translations
- Previous overstay or immigration violations in Thailand
- Documents showing intent to work for a Thai company outside permitted categories
💸 Tax information
Effective tax rate: 0–35%
Foreign-sourced income is taxed only if remitted to Thailand in the same calendar year it is earned (remittance basis). LTR holders often benefit from strategic tax planning. Progressive rates apply from 0% to 35% on taxable income. Special BOI incentives may further reduce effective tax.
❓ FAQ
Only if the money is brought into Thailand in the same year it was earned. Many holders keep funds offshore to maintain 0% effective tax on foreign income. Always consult a cross-border tax advisor.
Yes. Spouse, legal partner, and children under 20 qualify for dependent LTR visas. They receive the same 10-year validity and can attend international schools.
The visa is valid for 10 years with multiple entries. You receive 1-year permission to stay upon arrival, which is extendable annually inside Thailand. Renewal of the 10-year visa is possible if criteria are still met.
Yes, as long as you continue meeting the remote work and income requirements. You must notify the authorities of significant employment changes within 30 days.
You must hold health insurance valid in Thailand with minimum coverage of $50,000 for outpatient and $100,000 for inpatient care throughout your stay.
Spending 180 days or more per year in Thailand generally makes you a tax resident. However, the remittance-based system allows careful planning to minimize tax on foreign income.
There is no strict minimum stay, but spending fewer than 90 days per year may affect your tax residency status and future renewal assessment.