Thailand LTR Visa – Work-from-Thailand Professional
The Work-from-Thailand Professional LTR is Thailand's answer to a digital nomad visa: a 10-year renewable permit for remote employees of substantial overseas companies. Applicants must earn at least USD 80,000/year (or USD 40,000 with a master's degree plus 5 years' relevant experience), have at least 5 years' work experience in their field, and be employed by a foreign company that either generated combined revenue of at least USD 150 million over the past 3 years or is listed on a recognized stock exchange. Unlike short-stay nomad visas elsewhere, this grants a decade of legal residence, work authorization via a digital work permit, and exemption from Thai tax on remitted foreign income.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $1,400
- Minimum Income
- $80,000/mo
- Minimum Investment
- $0
- Family Included
- 1
- Path to PR
- Yes — 3 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 8 years
- Physical Presence
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Becomes a Thai tax resident at 180+ days/year, but foreign employment income remitted into Thailand is exempt from Thai personal income tax under the LTR royal decree, since the qualifying employer is a foreign entity.
- Renewal Cost
- $1,400
USD 80,000/year required; reduced to USD 40,000/year if the applicant holds a master's degree or higher and has at least 5 years' relevant experience.
Application Timeline
Apply
2mo processing
Visa Granted
Initial permit
Permanent Residency
After 3 years
Citizenship
After 8 years
Key Requirements
- ✓Employment contract with a non-Thai company meeting the revenue (USD 150 million+ over 3 years) or public-listing criterion
- ✓Annual income of at least USD 80,000, or USD 40,000 with a master's degree and 5 years' relevant experience
- ✓At least 5 years' work experience in the relevant field within the last 10 years
- ✓Health insurance with minimum USD 50,000 coverage
- ✓Clean criminal record certificate
- ✓BOI endorsement letter prior to formal visa application
Am I eligible for Thailand LTR Visa – Work-from-Thailand Professional?
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Minimum monthly income
Programme requires $80,000/month.
Minimum investment / capital
Programme requires $0.
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Application Process — Step by Step
- 01
Confirm employer meets BOI's revenue or stock-exchange-listing criteria and…
destinationConfirm employer meets BOI's revenue or stock-exchange-listing criteria and obtain an employment verification letter
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Submit application with income, experience, and employer documentation to the…
destinationSubmit application with income, experience, and employer documentation to the BOI LTR e-portal
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Receive BOI endorsement letter (approx. 20 working days)
destinationReceive BOI endorsement letter (approx. 20 working days)
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Apply for the LTR visa at a Thai embassy abroad or convert status in-country
destinationApply for the LTR visa at a Thai embassy abroad or convert status in-country
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Pay the visa fee (THB 50,000) and receive the 5-year visa block within the…
destinationPay the visa fee (THB 50,000) and receive the 5-year visa block within the 10-year total validity
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Apply for a digital work permit and complete annual reporting while resident
destinationApply for a digital work permit and complete annual reporting while resident
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Gotchas — Things to Watch For
- ⚠The employer revenue/listing threshold is strictly evaluated by BOI — being backed by venture capital alone, without meeting the revenue or listing test, is generally not sufficient
- ⚠The employer must be a genuine foreign entity; working remotely for a Thai company does not qualify under this category
- ⚠Losing the qualifying job or falling below the income threshold can jeopardize renewal at the 5-year mark
- ⚠This category still requires demonstrable, continuous experience in the same professional field — career changers may not qualify
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work for a Thai client as a freelancer under this visa?+
The category is designed around employment with a single qualifying foreign company; freelance work for multiple clients, especially Thai ones, generally does not satisfy the requirements.
Does my employer need a presence in Thailand?+
No, the employer is expected to be based outside Thailand; the visa exists specifically to let such employees legally reside and work remotely from Thailand.
Can I switch employers while holding this visa?+
Yes, but the new employer must also meet the revenue/listing and other criteria, and BOI must be notified for the visa to remain valid.
Is my foreign salary taxed if I live in Thailand full-time?+
Foreign-sourced employment income remitted into Thailand by qualifying LTR Work-from-Thailand Professionals is exempt from Thai personal income tax under the applicable royal decree.
Applying from a specific country? Your home-country tax rules, banking access, and dual-citizenship options affect every programme differently. Browse nationality guides → for tax obligations, renunciation rules, and second-passport routes.
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