The Thaiger
Thailand LTR visa approvals top 12,000 after four years
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Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa programme has approved more than 12,000 foreign nationals since launching four years ago, generating an estimated 43 billion baht in economic value , according to the Board of Investment (BOI).
Key facts
- The Thailand LTR visa was introduced in September 2022 to attract wealthy residents, retirees , remote professionals and highly skilled workers who want to live and, where permitted, work in the country long term.
- Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa programme has approved more than 12,000 foreign nationals since launching four years ago, generating an estimated 43 billion baht in economic value , according to the Board of Investment (BOI).
- Highly skilled professionals can also qualify for a 17% personal income tax rate on eligible Thai employment income.
- Thailand relaxed several eligibility requirements in 2025 in an effort to broaden the programme
Summary
The Thailand LTR visa was introduced in September 2022 to attract wealthy residents, retirees , remote professionals and highly skilled workers who want to live and, where permitted, work in the country long term.
BOI Secretary-General Narit Therdsteerasukdi said the programme had recorded 12,010 approvals over its first four years. The agency estimated its economic contribution at around 43 billion baht, or more than 3.6 million baht per person.