For citizens of Europe and the CIS planning long-term residency in the Kingdom, there are three primary pathways regulated by official authorities, including the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Immigration Bureau.
1. Gold Visa (LTR - Wealthy Global Citizen)
This category is designed for high-net-worth individuals. It grants a 10-year residency permit along with significant tax privileges.
Procedure: Application is submitted via the Board of Investment (BOI). Processing time is approximately 20 working days.
Cost: A one-time processing fee of 50,000 THB.
Criteria: Personal assets of at least $1M, an annual income of at least $80,000, and an investment in the Thai economy (including real estate) of at least $500,000.
2. Investment Visa
A classic option for those investing directly into real estate or government bonds.
Procedure: Issued through the Immigration Bureau based on proof of property ownership.
Cost: Standard immigration processing fees, with the primary requirement being the transaction amount.
Criteria: Purchase of one or more real estate units (condominiums) totaling at least 10M THB. Funds must be transferred from abroad in foreign currency.
3. Pension Visa (LTR - Wealthy Pensioner / Non-O)
A specialized long-term status for individuals over the age of 50.
Procedure: The 10-year version (LTR) is handled by the BOI; the standard 1-year version (Non-Imm O) is handled via the Embassy or Immigration Bureau.
Cost: Ranging from 1,900 THB for the annual visa to 50,000 THB for the 10-year LTR.
Criteria: A verified pension or passive income of at least $80,000 per year (for LTR), or a deposit of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account (for the standard Pension Visa).
Special Offer from Mutti Villas
The Mutti Villas team provides full professional support in securing long-term residency for our clients.
When purchasing select villas within our projects—such as Mutti Breeze or Azure—the company is prepared to fully cover the costs of obtaining your Gold Visa and provide "turnkey" legal support throughout the process. This allows our residents to focus on enjoying their tropical lifestyle while our experts handle the legal formalities.
For detailed terms and a list of eligible properties, please contact our sales department.
1. Gold Visa (LTR - Wealthy Global Citizen)
This category is designed for high-net-worth individuals. It grants a 10-year residency permit along with significant tax privileges.
Procedure: Application is submitted via the Board of Investment (BOI). Processing time is approximately 20 working days.
Cost: A one-time processing fee of 50,000 THB.
Criteria: Personal assets of at least $1M, an annual income of at least $80,000, and an investment in the Thai economy (including real estate) of at least $500,000.
2. Investment Visa
A classic option for those investing directly into real estate or government bonds.
Procedure: Issued through the Immigration Bureau based on proof of property ownership.
Cost: Standard immigration processing fees, with the primary requirement being the transaction amount.
Criteria: Purchase of one or more real estate units (condominiums) totaling at least 10M THB. Funds must be transferred from abroad in foreign currency.
3. Pension Visa (LTR - Wealthy Pensioner / Non-O)
A specialized long-term status for individuals over the age of 50.
Procedure: The 10-year version (LTR) is handled by the BOI; the standard 1-year version (Non-Imm O) is handled via the Embassy or Immigration Bureau.
Cost: Ranging from 1,900 THB for the annual visa to 50,000 THB for the 10-year LTR.
Criteria: A verified pension or passive income of at least $80,000 per year (for LTR), or a deposit of 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account (for the standard Pension Visa).
Special Offer from Mutti Villas
The Mutti Villas team provides full professional support in securing long-term residency for our clients.
When purchasing select villas within our projects—such as Mutti Breeze or Azure—the company is prepared to fully cover the costs of obtaining your Gold Visa and provide "turnkey" legal support throughout the process. This allows our residents to focus on enjoying their tropical lifestyle while our experts handle the legal formalities.
For detailed terms and a list of eligible properties, please contact our sales department.
