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Thailand LTR — Wealthy Pensioner

12 facts quoted from the official source

The applicant must qualify under the Wealthy Pensioner category.

Savings required
USD 250,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesPassive income of at least USD 80,000 per year is required; an applicant with USD 40,000–79,999 may qualify with at least USD 250,000 of qualifying Thai investment.checked 2026-07-27
  • Minimum ageThe applicant must be at least 50 years old.
  • Work authorisation requirementA holder who later performs work in Thailand requires the applicable LTR work authorisation.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementThe applicant must show health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage, Thai social-security coverage, or a USD 100,000 deposit held for at least 12 months.checked 2026-07-27
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathLTR is a renewable long-term temporary residence status; the official programme does not state that it automatically grants permanent residence.
  • Work rightsPensioner status alone does not authorise unapproved work.
  • Dependent-family rightsA legal spouse and qualifying children under 20 may apply as LTR dependants.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Dependent-family rightsA legal spouse and qualifying children under 20 may apply as LTR dependants.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe visa issuance fee in Thailand is THB 50,000 per person.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe LTR visa is issued for ten years in two five-year periods, subject to continued qualification.
  • Renewal or extensionContinuation into the second five-year period requires re-confirmation of the applicable qualifications.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Thailand?
The official source states: The applicant must qualify under the Wealthy Pensioner category.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Passive income of at least USD 80,000 per year is required; an applicant with USD 40,000–79,999 may qualify with at least USD 250,000 of qualifying Thai investment. The lowest published threshold is USD 250,000 (savings).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: LTR is a renewable long-term temporary residence status; the official programme does not state that it automatically grants permanent residence.
05Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicant must show health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage, Thai social-security coverage, or a USD 100,000 deposit held for at least 12 months.

Every answer is quoted from the official ltr.boi.go.th page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ltr.boi.go.thLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Thailand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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