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LTR — Work-from-Thailand Professional

13 facts quoted from the official source

The category is for remote work for a qualifying foreign employer.

Salary required
USD 80,000/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe applicant must have an employment contract with a foreign public company or a qualifying foreign private company that has operated for at least three years and meets the current revenue test.
  • Minimum salaryAverage personal income of at least USD 80,000 per year over the previous two years is required; USD 40,000–79,999 may qualify with the prescribed master's degree, intellectual-property ownership or Series A funding condition.checked 2026-07-27
  • Work authorisation requirementThe programme states that a digital work permit is not issued for this category because the employment is with a foreign employer.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationApplicants using the lower income band must satisfy one of the published additional qualification conditions.
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 rightsThe category covers remote work for the qualifying foreign employer, not ordinary Thai-employer 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 category is for remote work for a qualifying foreign employer.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is USD 80,000/yr (salary), from the official record.
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 13 points against the official source; 13 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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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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