The LTR Wealthy Global Citizen visa targets high-net-worth individuals with significant assets who want long-term residence in Thailand. It requires substantial assets both globally and in Thailand.
Nationality and Eligibility Overview
Open to citizens of all countries, including the United States. It is designed for wealthy individuals who can meet very high asset requirements.
Detailed Requirements
Main requirements:
- Global assets: Minimum of $1 million USD in assets worldwide.
- Assets in Thailand: At least $500,000 USD invested or deposited in Thailand.
- Health insurance: Comprehensive coverage.
Application Process and Documents
Applications are processed through authorized LTR channels (often BOI). Required documents include proof of global assets, proof of Thai assets/investment, passport, health insurance, and background check. The visa is granted for 10 years.
Current Rules and Pending Changes (as of July 16, 2026)
As of July 16, 2026, the asset requirements remain at $1 million globally and $500,000 in Thailand. This is one of the most exclusive LTR categories.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 10-year validity.
- Very high status and privileges.
- Tax benefits may apply.
Cons
- Extremely high asset requirements ($1M global + $500k in Thailand).
- Only suitable for very wealthy individuals.
- Complex application and compliance.
Requirements Checklist
- $1 million+ USD in global assets
- $500,000+ USD in Thailand (investment or deposit)
- Valid passport
- Health insurance
- Clean background check
Sources and Verification
- Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) LTR program
Last Verified: July 16, 2026
Important Note: This category has very high financial thresholds. Professional wealth and immigration advice is strongly recommended.
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Begin with an inventory of assets that you can document in your own name and the Thai investments that may count under BOI’s current rules. The Wealthy Global Citizen category is not an approval based solely on willingness to buy property. BOI assesses the qualifying evidence, so confirm that the proposed asset and investment types are accepted before making a transaction for visa purposes. Keep the investment decision separate from a sales agent’s visa promise.
Documents to prepare
Build a traceable evidence file: ownership records, relevant account statements, investment confirmations and the health-cover evidence specified by BOI. If assets are jointly owned, held through a company or recorded under a different name, ask how they are treated rather than assigning yourself the full value. Dates and valuations should be understandable from the documents. A summary spreadsheet is useful preparation, but it does not replace the underlying certificates or statements.
Plan the permission you actually need
After endorsement and issuance, retain the evidence that supports continuing qualification. BOI’s issuance guidance explains that losing qualifying investment or health-cover conditions can affect the visa. Before disposing of a qualifying asset, check the implications for your status. Also separate the length of the overall LTR programme from the permission recorded in your passport and the review required later in the programme. Record the actual dates you are given.
Before you submit
Create a dated checklist from the issuing office’s website and save a copy. Match every upload to a checklist item, checking that scans include the whole page and remain readable after compression. Check document names, dates, passport numbers and signatures against the application. If the office requests a translation or legalisation, confirm the accepted form before paying for that service. Keep the originals available even when the application itself is online.
Applying abroad, step by step
- Identify the Thai embassy or consulate responsible for your current location and check that you can apply there.
- Select the correct purpose in the official application system, then gather the category-specific documents and financial evidence.
- Review the form against the passport, upload the required files and pay the fee shown by the responsible mission.
- Monitor the application account and email for requests for additional evidence. Save the approval and check its entry conditions before travel.
Applying while already in Thailand
First establish whether you need a change of category, an extension of stay, or visa issuance following a programme endorsement. These are different processes. Ask the office handling your current address which process is available in your circumstances, what supporting documents it requires, and how much time must remain on your current permission. Keep your current stay lawful throughout; an application receipt or pending review should not be assumed to extend it.
Common refusal risks
An unsupported purpose, missing sponsor evidence, inconsistent names, unclear finances, unreadable scans or an application made to the wrong mission can prevent approval. These are document and eligibility risks, not a published ranking of refusal statistics. Recheck the specific reason given if more evidence is requested. Before reapplying, correct the underlying issue and check whether a fresh fee is required. Keep a complete copy of what you submitted.
Fees in baht and date checked
The BOI issuance page lists 50,000 THB per person for in-country LTR issuance. Overseas missions charge their local-currency amount, which may differ. Budget separately for document preparation and any applicable work-authorisation charges.
Source check: 20 October 2026. Official fee and application guidance.
BOI LTR: Wealthy Global Citizen eligibility — checked 20 October 2026. The issuing authority decides the individual application.