5-Year Route
THB 650,000
Limited-time 5-year route for frequent travellers. No annual service points and no dependant inclusion.
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Residence by Investment
Thailand Residence by Investment
Long-stay privilege residence and long-term resident visa routesA WIMA country intelligence page summarising Thailand's long-stay residence options for investors, globally mobile families, retirees, remote professionals and high-skilled applicants.
The Thai framework is not a direct permanent residence or citizenship product. It offers renewable long-stay residence permissions through paid membership-style routes and qualification-based long-term resident categories.
5-20 year stay options
10-year LTR route
No mandatory stay
Country Profile
Kingdom of Thailand
Route Type
Residence by investment
Entry Level
THB 650,000
LTR Fee
THB 50,000
Citizenship
Not automatic
Thailand offers separate long-stay routes. One is based on paid long-stay privileges and membership tiers; the other is based on assets, investment, income, remote work or high-skilled expertise under a long-term resident framework.
- Country
- Thailand
- Category
- Residence by Investment
- Minimum Paid Route
- THB 650,000
- Long-Term Resident Fee
- THB 50,000
- Physical Presence
- No mandatory minimum stay
Program Overview
Two Distinct Long-Stay Residence Pathways
Thailand's residence-by-investment landscape includes a paid long-stay privilege route with 5 to 20 year stay options and a long-term resident route designed for qualified investors, pensioners, remote professionals and high-skilled experts.
The paid long-stay route is primarily a lifestyle, travel and residence convenience pathway. It is generally suited to applicants seeking multi-year access, multiple entry and administrative support, but it does not itself create a right to work.
The long-term resident route is qualification-based. It may provide up to 10 years of residence and, for eligible applicants, a more structured platform for investment, work authorisation and tax planning under current Thai rules.
Paid Long-Stay Route
Privilege Residence Tiers
The paid long-stay route is structured by membership tier, validity period, annual service points and family inclusion rules. Amounts below are stated in Thai baht and should be rechecked before submission.
5-Year Route
THB 900,000
5-year residence access with annual service points. Dependants are not generally included in this tier.
10-Year Route
THB 1.5M
10-year route with family inclusion. Additional family member fee is generally THB 1 million.
15-Year Route
THB 2.5M
15-year route with higher annual service points. Additional family member fee is generally THB 1.5 million.
20-Year Route
THB 5M
Invitation-based 20-year route with the highest annual service point allocation and family inclusion options.
Long-Term Resident Route
Qualification-Based 10-Year Residence
The long-term resident framework is designed for applicants who meet investment, asset, pension, remote-work or high-skilled criteria. It is not simply a fee-based residence product.
Wealthy Global Citizen
Applicants generally require at least USD 1 million in assets and at least USD 500,000 invested in qualifying Thai assets or investment instruments.
Wealthy Pensioner
Applicants aged 50 or over generally require stable passive income. A lower income band may require at least USD 250,000 in qualifying Thai investment.
Remote Professional
Applicants working for an established overseas business must satisfy income, employer and professional criteria.
Highly Skilled Professional
Experts in targeted industries may qualify where income, experience, employer and sector requirements are satisfied.
Family and Dependants
Family Inclusion Rules
Family eligibility depends on the selected route. Applicants should evaluate family composition, age limits, civil documents and supplementary fees before selecting a pathway.
Tier-Based Family Access
Family inclusion is generally unavailable in the lower paid tiers and available in higher tiers with supplementary fees.
Spouse and Children
The long-term resident route may include a spouse and children under 20, normally up to four dependants per main applicant.
Relationship Evidence
Marriage, birth, custody, dependency and passport records must be complete and consistent with the route selected.
Procedure
Application Process
Procedures vary by route. The paid long-stay route is generally based on application, background screening, approval and visa affixation. The long-term resident route requires eligibility assessment and appointment for visa issuance.
Step 01
Select the Residence Route
Determine whether the applicant profile is better suited to a paid long-stay tier or the qualification-based long-term resident route.
Step 02
Prepare Eligibility Evidence
Compile identity, family, background, investment, asset, income, insurance, employer or professional evidence depending on route.
Step 03
Submit Application
Submit the application through the designated online or WIMA review process with the applicable initial fee or program fee.
Step 04
Screening and Approval
Authorities or programme administrators conduct background, immigration, eligibility and documentation review before approval.
Step 05
Payment and Visa Issuance
After approval, the applicant pays the relevant balance or program fee and schedules visa affixation or issuance.
Step 06
Ongoing Compliance
Applicants must comply with reporting, extension, work authorisation, tax and stay rules applicable to their status.
Evidence File
Documentation Framework
Document requirements depend on route and category. Professional review should focus on consistency, proof of eligibility and immigration compliance.
Passport and Civil Records
Valid passport, photographs, family documents and civil status records for each applicant and dependant.
Immigration and Conduct
Immigration history, compliance records and background information required for screening.
Investment and Wealth Evidence
Asset statements, property records, investment confirmations or securities records where required.
Pension or Employment Income
Passive income, employment, remote work or professional income evidence according to category.
Health Coverage or Deposit
Health insurance, social security evidence or bank-deposit evidence where required by the long-term resident route.
Family Eligibility Evidence
Marriage, birth, guardianship, dependency and support documentation for included family members.
Rights and Limitations
Residence Benefits and Boundaries
Thailand's long-stay routes provide residence access but should not be confused with permanent residence, nationality or automatic work permission.
Long-Stay Access
Paid tiers may provide 5, 10, 15 or 20 years of residence access depending on route and membership validity.
Long-Term Resident Status
The qualification-based route can provide up to 10 years of residence, typically structured as an initial period plus renewal.
Work Permission
The paid long-stay route does not itself provide a work permit. Some long-term resident categories may support work authorisation under separate rules.
PR and Citizenship
These residence routes do not automatically lead to permanent residence or citizenship. Separate eligibility rules apply.
Professional Assessment
Risk, Suitability and Compliance Notes
Advisers should avoid presenting Thailand's long-stay routes as guaranteed permanent migration. The correct route depends on purpose, work plans, family needs and tax position.
Purpose of Stay
Applicants seeking lifestyle access may choose a paid route; applicants seeking work, tax or investment-linked status may require the long-term resident route.
Tax Residence Review
Physical presence, income source and remittance rules should be reviewed with qualified tax advisers.
No Unauthorised Work
A long-stay visa does not necessarily authorise local employment or business activity without separate permission.
Fees and Rules Change
Membership fees, categories, evidence requirements and dependant rules should be verified before submission.
FAQ
Thailand Residence by Investment FAQ
The paid long-stay route currently starts at THB 650,000 for a 5-year route. The qualification-based long-term resident route has a program fee of THB 50,000 but requires separate eligibility criteria.
Public programme summaries state that there is no mandatory minimum physical presence requirement for these long-stay routes.
Family inclusion depends on the route. Higher paid tiers can include supplementary family members, while the long-term resident route can include a spouse and children under 20, subject to limits.
No. It should not be treated as a work permit. Employment or business activity requires separate work authorisation where applicable.
Current public criteria refer to at least USD 1 million in assets and at least USD 500,000 invested in qualifying Thai assets or instruments.
Not automatically. Permanent residence and citizenship require separate eligibility, qualifying residence history and approval under Thai law.
Professional Notice
This WIMA country page is an informational professional overview. It is not legal advice, immigration advice, tax advice, financial advice, a WIMA publication or an WIMA eligibility review statement.
Applicants should verify current Thai visa rules, fees, qualification criteria, work permission, tax residence implications and family inclusion rules before submission or reliance.
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Thailand Residence by Investment
Use this page as a WIMA-style professional reference for Thailand's paid long-stay and long-term resident routes, including fees, eligibility, family inclusion, process and compliance boundaries.