1import{n as e}from"./Navbar-DW33Loce.js";var t={title:`LTR Visa Thailand 2026 Guide | Settlr Global`,description:`Thailand Long Term Resident visa explained: 10 year residency, the four LTR categories, income rules and the 17% flat tax option. A 2026 Settlr Global guide.`,ogTitle:`LTR Visa Thailand: 10 Year Residency, Four Categories | Settlr Global`,ogDescription:`Eligibility, income thresholds and tax benefits for each LTR category, and how to apply.`,keywords:`LTR visa Thailand, Long Term Resident visa, LTR visa requirements, Thailand 10 year visa`,path:`/ltr-visa-thailand`,serviceName:`LTR Visa Application Support`,serviceType:`Immigration and visa advisory`,breadcrumbLabel:`LTR Visa Thailand`},n={eyebrow:`Long-Term Resident Visa`,titleLine1:`LTR Visa Thailand`,titleAccent:`10-Year Residency, Four Categories`,lead:`The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa gives qualifying high earners, retirees, remote professionals, and skilled specialists a 10-year renewable visa with no 90-day reporting and, for one category, a flat 17% personal income tax rate.`,stats:[{value:`10 years`,label:`Visa validity`},{value:`4 lanes`,label:`Applicant categories`},{value:`17% PIT`,label:`Highly-Skilled rate`},{value:`Annual`,label:`Reporting only`}]},r=[{slug:`wealthy-global`,short:`01`,label:`Global Citizen`,name:`Wealthy Global Citizen`,who:`High-net-worth individuals`,threshold:`USD 1M+ in assets, USD 80,000+ income (last 2 years)`,keyCriteria:`USD 500,000+ investment in Thai government bonds, FDI, or property`},{slug:`wealthy-pensioner`,short:`02`,label:`Pensioner`,name:`Wealthy Pensioner`,who:`Retirees aged 50+`,threshold:`USD 80,000+ annual pension or passive income`,keyCriteria:`Or USD 40,000+ income plus USD 250,000 investment in Thailand`},{slug:`work-from-thailand`,short:`03`,label:`Work-from-Thailand`,name:`Work-from-Thailand Professional`,who:`Remote employees of foreign companies`,threshold:`USD 80,000+ annual income (or USD 40,000 with a master's degree)`,keyCriteria:`Employer must be publicly traded, or 3+ years operating with USD 150M+ revenue`},{slug:`highly-skilled`,short:`04`,label:`Highly-Skilled`,name:`Highly-Skilled Professional`,who:`Specialists in targeted industries`,threshold:`USD 80,000+ annual income (or USD 40,000 with relevant experience)`,keyCriteria:`Employed by a Thai entity or government agency in a targeted industry`}],i=`wealthy-global`,a={title:`The four LTR visa categories`,description:`Each category has a distinct income, asset, or employment threshold. You only need to qualify under one. Open a lane to see who it fits and what evidence you need.`,rows:r},o={title:`BOI Smart Visa: the alternative for founders and specialists`,description:`If you don't meet LTR income thresholds but work with a BOI-promoted or eligible startup, the Smart Visa may be a faster fit. It targets four groups: highly-skilled talent, investors, executives, and startup founders in target industries.`,points:[`No minimum salary for the Startup category if backed by a qualifying incubator or accelerator program.`,`4-year validity, renewable, with streamlined processing via the One-Start One-Stop Center.`,`No work permit required â the Smart Visa itself authorizes work in the approved activity.`,`Family members (spouse and children) receive matching Smart Visas as dependents.`,`Best suited to founders, tech specialists, and executives connected to a BOI-promoted or targeted-industry company, rather than fully remote workers.`],matcher:{eyebrow:`Free tool`,title:`Not sure if LTR or Smart Visa fits?`,text:`Answer a few questions and our Thailand Visa Matcher will recommend the best-fit pathway in 90 seconds.`,cta:{label:`Find My Visa`,href:`/thailand-visa-matcher`}}},s={title:`Tax benefits by category`,description:`Tax treatment differs meaningfully between LTR categories. This is often the deciding factor for high earners choosing LTR over other visa routes.`,rows:[{category:`Highly-Skilled Professional`,benefit:`Flat 17% personal income tax rate on employment income (vs progressive rates up to 35%)`},{category:`Wealthy Global Citizen / Wealthy Pensioner`,benefit:`Foreign-sourced income is exempt from Thai tax if not remitted in the same tax year (standard remittance rules apply)`},{category:`Work-from-Thailand Professional`,benefit:`Standard progressive personal income tax rates apply to Thai-sourced income; foreign employer income treated per remittance rules`},{category:`All categories`,benefit:`Duty-free import of personal effects and professional equipment for personal use`}]},c={title:`The LTR application process`,description:`Five steps from category match to digital work permit.`,items:[{step:1,title:`Confirm your category and threshold`,description:`Match your income, assets, or employment situation against the four LTR categories.`},{step:2,title:`Gather financial and employment evidence`,description:`Bank statements, tax returns, employment c
1ontracts, or investment records covering the required period.`},{step:3,title:`Submit endorsement application to BOI`,description:`The BOI reviews and issues a Qualification Endorsement Letter before the visa application.`},{step:4,title:`Apply for the LTR visa`,description:`Submit the visa application at a Thai embassy or through the LTR online portal with the endorsement letter.`},{step:5,title:`Digital work permit (if applicable)`,description:`Work-from-Thailand and Highly-Skilled Professional categories receive a digital work permit alongside the visa.`}]};c.items;var l=[{question:`What are the four LTR visa categories in Thailand?`,answer:`Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional, and Highly-Skilled Professional. Each has a different income, asset, or employment threshold, but all four grant the same 10-year visa with no 90-day reporting.`},{question:`What is the minimum income for an LTR visa?`,answer:`Most categories require USD 80,000 in annual income, though this drops to USD 40,000 for Work-from-Thailand Professionals with a master's degree or Highly-Skilled Professionals with sufficient relevant experience. The Wealthy Global Citizen category instead requires USD 1M+ in assets.`},{question:`Does the LTR visa reduce my personal income tax in Thailand?`,answer:`Only the Highly-Skilled Professional category gets a flat 17% personal income tax rate on employment income. Wealthy Global Citizens and Wealthy Pensioners benefit from standard foreign-income remittance rules rather than a reduced rate.`},{question:`What is the difference between the LTR visa and the BOI Smart Visa?`,answer:`The LTR visa targets high earners, retirees, and remote professionals meeting specific income or asset thresholds, with a 10-year validity. The Smart Visa targets founders, investors, and specialists connected to BOI-promoted or targeted-industry businesses, often with lower or no income thresholds but shorter 4-year validity.`},{question:`Do I need to file 90-day reports on an LTR visa?`,answer:`No. LTR holders report to Immigration annually instead of every 90 days, which is one of the visa's key advantages over standard Non-Immigrant visas.`}],u={title:`Find out which LTR category fits you`,description:`Settlr Global's visa team reviews your income, assets, and employment situation, prepares your BOI endorsement application, and manages the full LTR visa process.`,primary:{label:`Book a Free Consultation`,href:e}},d=[{href:`/thailand-visa-matcher`,label:`Thailand Visa Matcher`,description:`Find your best-fit visa in 90 seconds â LTR, DTV, Smart Visa, and more.`,variant:`tool`},{href:`/dtv-visa-thailand`,label:`DTV Visa Thailand`,description:`A lower-threshold alternative for remote workers and freelancers.`},{href:`/boi-company-registration-thailand`,label:`BOI Company Registration`,description:`Set up the BOI-promoted entity that can support your Smart Visa or LTR endorsement.`}];export{t as a,i as c,s as d,n as i,d as l,u as n,c as o,l as r,r as s,a as t,o as u};
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