Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa for Indians Explained

The LTR is not a holiday or student visa. It targets a small group of high-income or high-asset applicants and is assessed by the BOI before any Thai mission issues it. The figures here come from the BOI LTR site and the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For tourist, student and work visas, see our Thailand visa guide for Indian passport holders.

What is the Thailand LTR visa, and who runs it?

The LTR is a 10-year visa managed by Thailand's Board of Investment. It covers four groups: Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Work-from-Thailand Professionals and Highly-Skilled Professionals. Each group can bring dependants.

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi lists the LTR among the visa types in its e-Visa system, next to the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and the SMART Visa. The BOI, not the Embassy, decides whether you qualify.

One rule runs through every category. The qualifying conditions must be maintained for the life of the visa, so meeting the income or asset test only on the day you apply is not enough.

Which of the four LTR groups fits your profile?

The BOI publishes every threshold in US dollars. No official rupee equivalent is given.

If you work remotely for a foreign employer, the Work-from-Thailand route is the relevant one. Its employer condition is strict: a contract with a stock-listed company, or a company with at least 3 years of operation and USD 50 million in combined revenue over 3 years.

What must every LTR applicant and family member show?

• 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.
• Dependants. A spouse and children under 20 can be included, with at most 4 dependants per LTR holder.
• Continuing eligibility. Income, assets or employment must stay within the rules for the full 10 years.

When the visa is issued through the Thai e-Visa system in India, the Embassy's own rules also apply. You must be physically present in India throughout the e-Visa process and apply to the mission covering where you are located, with proof of current location such as a house agreement, Aadhaar card or monthly electricity bill.

How do Indians apply for the LTR from India?

1. Check eligibility on the BOI LTR site. Match your income, assets and employer against one of the four groups.
2. Apply online to the BOI for qualification endorsement. The BOI gives a result within 20 working days of receiving complete documents.
3. Receive pre-approval. This follows in 1-3 working days.
4. Apply for the visa itself. It is 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. In India, Thai visas are applied for at thaievisa.go.th, where one account can hold up to 10 applications for you and your family.
5. Pay the fee the way your mission requires. The Embassy in New Delhi accepts no cash: pay by bank transfer or UPI to its 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. Consulates-General publish their own payment options.
6. Print the visa. The granted e-Visa arrives by email. Print it and show it to the airline at check-in and to Thai immigration; copies on phones are not accepted.

Which Thai mission covers your state?

The Embassy's list also names Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep, and its North-East coverage includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

How much does the LTR cost, and how long does it take?

The INR 140,000 rate took effect on 27 April 2026 at the Embassy and all Royal Thai Consulates-General in India, under an announcement dated 15 April 2026. The Embassy's checklists state that visa fees are non-refundable in all circumstances, including when an e-Visa application is withdrawn.

Would a DTV or O-A visa suit you better?

Many Indians looking at the LTR need a long stay, not a 10-year status. Compare the official alternatives before paying INR 140,000.

The 30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders has applied since 15 September 2026, until further announcement. Visa-free travellers still complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival.

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

Frequently asked questions

Can my parents join me on a Thailand LTR visa?

The BOI names a spouse and children under 20 as LTR dependants, with at most 4 dependants per holder. Parents are not on that list. Check the BOI LTR site for any other family route before you apply.

Is the LTR fee cheaper if I collect the visa in Thailand?

The BOI says the fee is 50,000 baht if the visa is collected in Thailand, while the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi charges INR 140,000. No official rupee conversion of the baht fee is published.

Do I need an LTR visa for a holiday in Thailand?

No. Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and short-term business from 15 September 2026, until further announcement. You only need the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card, submitted within 3 days before arrival.

Can I keep my LTR if my income falls?

The BOI states that LTR conditions must be maintained for the life of the visa. If your income or assets drop below your group's threshold, you no longer meet the conditions, so check the BOI rules before your circumstances change.