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ThailandSkilled migrationLast checked October 16, 2026

Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professionals and Highly-Skilled Professionals

A 10-year renewable visa run by the Board of Investment (BOI) with the Immigration Bureau, offering tax and non-tax benefits. Work-from-Thailand Professionals work remotely for large overseas companies; Highly-Skilled Professionals work in targeted industries for entities in Thailand. Both generally need average personal income of USD 80,000 a year over the past two years.

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Life in Thailand

Money

3

Currency

Thai Baht

THB

Thai Baht

Cost of living

32

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

5–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT 7%

Net income up to THB 150,000 exempt; 35% applies above THB 5 million.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#50 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

High-earning remote employees of large overseas companies, and experts working in targeted industries in Thailand.

Eligibility

  • Income

    You need an average personal income of at least USD 80,000 a year over the past two years.

    USD 80,000

    Average income required

    Official wording

    Average personal income of at least USD 80,000 a year over the past two years.

  • Lower income with master's

    If your average income is between USD 40,000 and 80,000, you need a master's degree or higher.

    Income range for this route

    Lower limit
    USD 40,000
    Upper limit
    USD 80,000
    • Work-from-Thailand also accepts IP ownership or Series A funding of USD 1 million+
    Official wording

    If average income is between USD 40,000 and 80,000, a master's degree or higher is required (Work-from-Thailand also accepts IP ownership or Series A funding of USD 1 million+).

  • Lower income degree fieldHighly-Skilled Professionals

    If you are a Highly-Skilled Professional on the lower income route, your master's must be in science and technology.

    Official wording

    For Highly-Skilled Professionals, the master's must be in science and technology.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementOverseas employer criteria
  • Document checklistPassport copy
  • FeesLTR visa fee (collected in Thailand)

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  • 11 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 7 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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