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Thailand LTR — Highly Skilled Professional

14 facts quoted from the official source

The applicant must work in a targeted industry or hold expertise recognised by the current LTR programme.

Route type
Talent & merit
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe contract must establish the targeted-industry or recognised-expertise role.
  • Job offer or appointmentA qualifying employment or service contract with the eligible Thai or foreign entity is required.
  • Minimum salaryAverage income of at least USD 80,000 per year over the previous two years is normally required; USD 40,000–79,999 may qualify with the prescribed advanced qualification, and specified government experts are income-exempt.checked 2026-07-27
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe applicant must meet the relevant targeted-industry, advanced-degree or expert-endorsement condition.
Also stated by the source
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months is required.via mfa.go.th
  • Work authorisation requirementThe holder may obtain the LTR digital work permit for the approved Thai work.
  • Work rightsWork is limited to the approved LTR professional basis.
  • 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 work in a targeted industry or hold expertise recognised by the current LTR programme.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.
03What 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.

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

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 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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