A ten-year visa for wealthy individuals, pensioners and professionals, issued through the Board of Investment (BOI)
Ten years (five years, extendable by five)
50,000 THB per person
Wealthy global citizens: assets of at least USD 1 million, of which at least USD 500,000 is invested in Thailand
Wealthy pensioners: aged 50 or over with a passive income of at least USD 80,000 a year, or USD 40,000 plus USD 250,000 invested in Thailand
Work-from-Thailand professionals: an income of at least USD 80,000 a year over the past two years, and an employer abroad that meets the BOI's criteria
Highly skilled professionals: the same income level, working in a targeted industry for a Thai company, institution or government agency
Health insurance with cover of at least USD 50,000, Thai social security, or a deposit of USD 100,000 held for 12 months
The conditions must be met for as long as you hold the visa
Multiple entries without a re-entry permit
Address report once a year instead of every 90 days
Fast-track service at international airports in Thailand
Overseas income is exempt from Thai income tax in three of the four categories, and highly skilled professionals pay a flat 17% income tax. Ask a tax adviser how this applies to you
Spouse and children under 20 can be included, up to four dependents
Property in Thailand can count toward the investment requirement
Sabai Real Estate does not process visas. Our team can refer you to a licensed visa agent who handles the application.
Processing time depends on the visa and on the embassy
Most visas are applied for online at thaievisa.go.th before you travel
Most stays can be extended at an immigration office in Thailand
Most long stays require an address report every 90 days
Checked against official sources in October 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with a Thai embassy before you apply