Thailand Investor Visa for Indians: Minimum Investment

The figures here are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. Since 1 January 2025, Thai visas for applicants in India are applied for online at thaievisa.go.th. The LTR is run by Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI), which checks whether you qualify before any mission issues the visa. For tourist, work and study visas, see our Thailand visa guide for Indians.

Which Thai visa is the investor route for Indians?

Several Thai categories mention investment, but only one publishes a minimum investment amount for the applicant.

VFS Mumbai's category list also shows an "Investment by Ministry M - 3 months" visa, but the sources checked publish no requirements or amount for it. Treat the LTR as the documented investor route.

What exactly does the Wealthy Global Citizen category require?

The BOI's LTR site sets these conditions:

• Assets: at least USD 1 million.
• Investment in Thailand: at least USD 500,000, made before you apply.
• Qualifying investments: Thai government bonds with 5 or more years to maturity, direct investment in Thai companies, or Thai property.
• Health cover: health insurance of at least USD 50,000, or Thai social security, or USD 100,000 held in a bank for 12 months.
• Maintenance: the conditions must be maintained for the life of the visa.
• Dependants: spouse and children under 20, at most 4 per holder.

The order matters. The investment comes before the application, not after approval, so plan the transfer and the paperwork proving it as part of your timeline.

Do other LTR categories involve investing in Thailand?

Only one other category links to an investment, and only in some cases. The rest are income-based.

All four groups share the health-cover rule and the limit of 4 dependants.

How do Indians apply for the LTR investor route?

1. Check eligibility against the Wealthy Global Citizen criteria on the BOI's LTR site.
2. Make the qualifying investment of at least USD 500,000 and keep the evidence.
3. Apply online to the BOI for qualification endorsement. The BOI gives a result within 20 working days of receiving complete documents.
4. Receive pre-approval, which follows in 1 to 3 working days.
5. Get the visa issued at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General, or at the One Stop Service Center in Bangkok, within 60 days of the endorsement letter.

If you complete the visa stage in India, the Embassy's e-Visa rules apply. Every visa type except the Privilege Entry Visa is applied for at thaievisa.go.th, visas are issued only to applicants physically present in India throughout the process, and you apply to the mission covering where you are located. That means the Embassy in New Delhi for Delhi, the northern and north-eastern states and several union territories, or the Consulates-General in Mumbai (Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh), Chennai (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Puducherry) or Kolkata (West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Odisha). Proof of your current location, such as a house agreement, Aadhaar card or electricity bill, is part of the application.

How much does the investor visa cost, and how do you pay?

The Royal Thai Embassy fee for the 10-year LTR visa is INR 140,000, under the fee table that took effect at the Embassy and all Consulates-General in India on 27 April 2026. The BOI says the fee is 50,000 baht if the visa is collected in Thailand.

The Embassy accepts no cash. You pay by bank transfer or UPI to the Embassy's DBS Bank account, or by cash deposit at a DBS branch, then email the slip and the Payment Info Summary to thaievisa.del@gmail.com. Visa fees are non-refundable in all circumstances, including when an e-Visa application is withdrawn.

Can you visit Thailand to study an investment before applying?

Yes, for short trips. From 15 September 2026, until further announcement, Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and short-term business. Every passenger must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which foreigners submit 3 days before arrival. Working is a different matter: foreigners may not work in Thailand without a work permit.

For a short scouting trip, a day-by-day itinerary helps you organise meetings, though no visa is needed for stays within the 30-day exemption.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can buying property in Thailand get an Indian investor an LTR visa?

Thai property is one of the three qualifying investments for the Wealthy Global Citizen category, alongside Thai government bonds with 5+ years to maturity and direct investment in Thai companies. The investment must be at least USD 500,000, and you also need assets of at least USD 1 million.

How long is the Thailand LTR visa valid?

The LTR is a 10-year visa. The Royal Thai Embassy fee for it is INR 140,000, and the qualifying conditions must be maintained for the life of the visa.

Is the Destination Thailand Visa an investor visa?

No. The DTV is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing up to 180 days per entry, aimed at digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers and people joining activities such as Thai boxing or cooking classes. The Embassy fee is INR 30,000.

Can my family join me on a Thailand LTR visa?

Yes. Dependants covered by the LTR are a spouse and children under 20, with a maximum of 4 dependants per visa holder.