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LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa by Licensed Professionals

File all four LTR categories — Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional, Highly-Skilled Professional — through BOI's e-Visa, unlocking Digital Work Permit and 17% flat tax.

The LTR Visa is a 10-year (5+5) visa under the LTR Royal Decree B.E. 2565 for four target groups. Holders enjoy: 17% flat tax (Highly-Skilled), Digital Work Permit without the 4:1 Thai staff ratio, once-a-year reporting instead of 90-day, fast-track at every airport, and up to 4 dependents. NYC Visa Legal assesses eligibility through the BOI e-Visa portal, drafts endorsement letters, acts as authorised representative, and coordinates with the LTR Unit from pre-approval to visa affixing.

NYC Visa & Translation · 2015 · a broad real-world caseload · 60+ countries — Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit

สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Starting Price
NYC Visa & Translation
45 – 90 days (BOI e-Visa)
Turnaround
77
Provinces Covered (Thailand)
Documents We Handle

All document types covered

  • Passport (≥18 months validity)
  • USD 80,000 income proof (2 years) or USD 1M assets
  • USD 500,000 investment in Thai bonds/property/BOI-promoted co.
  • Health insurance USD 50,000 or Thai social security
  • Employment contract (Work-from-Thailand: publicly listed / USD 150M revenue)
  • PhD/MSc certificate (Highly-Skilled Professional)
  • STEM expertise letter from Thai government agency
  • Criminal background check (apostilled)
  • Marriage certificate + dependent birth certificates (up to 4 dependents)
  • Financial statements audited (last 2 years)
  • Property title deed (if using real-estate investment route)
  • Thai bank account statements (if resident)
Service Facts · Entity Panel
Service Name
LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa
Governing Authority
Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit
Price Range
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Turnaround Time
45 – 90 days (BOI e-Visa)
Service Area
77 provinces · 50 Bangkok districts
Languages
ไทย · English · 中文 · 日本語
Contact
083-249-4999 · LINE @NYCV
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to obtain LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa

Standard procedure — we handle every step on your behalf, no need to travel.

⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 45 – 90 days (BOI e-Visa)💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
  1. 1

    Consult with our team

    Call 083-249-4999 or LINE @NYCV. Send document details and destination country. Receive a free quote within 30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Prepare original documents

    We send a checklist via LINE/email. Drop off at NYC Visa offices or use nationwide Kerry/Flash courier pickup.

    1 day
  3. 3

    Process LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa

    Our team files and liaises with Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit per official procedure with real-time status updates.

    45 – 90 days (BOI e-Visa)
  4. 4

    3-Layer QA verification

    We verify name spelling, document numbers, seals and signatures before delivery.

    1 hr
  5. 5

    Deliver completed documents

    Pick up at NYC Visa Ladprao 95 / Khon Kaen / Udon Thani or nationwide EMS/Kerry delivery. Free in Bangkok metro.

    1 day💰 Free in BKK
Service Coverage · 77 Provinces

LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa · 77 provinces

Nationwide document pickup/return via Kerry/Flash/EMS — Bangkok team handles everything, you don't have to travel.

FAQ · AEO Block

Frequently Asked Questions · LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa

Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.

How much does LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa cost?

Service starts at — up to สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่, depending on document type, destination country, and urgency. Free quote within 30 minutes.

How long does LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa take?

Standard turnaround is 45 – 90 days (BOI e-Visa). Express service can cut this in half (additional fees apply).

Do I have to visit the office?

No — NYC Visa picks up/delivers nationwide via Kerry/Flash/EMS. You only need to send a copy of your ID and a Power of Attorney.

What document types do you handle?

We cover 12+ document types: Passport (≥18 months validity), USD 80,000 income proof (2 years) or USD 1M assets, USD 500,000 investment in Thai bonds/property/BOI-promoted co., Health insurance USD 50,000 or Thai social security, Employment contract (Work-from-Thailand: publicly listed / USD 150M revenue), PhD/MSc certificate (Highly-Skilled Professional) and more. Contact 083-249-4999 for special cases.

Which authority certifies LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa?

Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit is the official body. NYC Visa acts as your authorized representative per government procedure.

Do you serve other provinces or overseas clients?

Yes — 77 Thai provinces plus 60+ countries internationally. Contact LINE @NYCT or WhatsApp +66815620444.

Where can the certified document be used?

Worldwide. For Hague Convention countries, Apostille applies (Thailand is not yet a party). For others, MFA Legalization + destination embassy procedure applies.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes. NYC Visa runs 3-layer QA before delivery, after a 3-layer QA. Full refund if rejection is due to our error; the final decision rests with the receiving authority.

How can I pay?

Bank transfer (KBank/SCB/BBL), Visa/Master, PromptPay, or cash at our office. Tax invoice in your company name is available.

How can I contact NYC Visa?

Phone 083-249-4999 | LINE @NYCV (Thai) / @NYCT (Foreign) | WhatsApp +66815620444 | Email contact@nycvisa.org | Office hours จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa provider in Thailand

Choosing the right LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake
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Service Knowledge Base

Thailand visa answer bank — LTR, DTV and staying on in Thailand

Answers to the Thailand visa questions applicants actually ask: the BOI-administered LTR visa, the DTV for remote workers and Thai Soft Power activities, filing through Thai e-Visa, and extending stay on form TM.7 — plus which supporting documents must be translated and certified. Based on MFA, Immigration Bureau and BOI announcements. (27+ search topics covered)

Is a two-step translation acceptable for non-English originals?

Direct translation from the original language into Thai or English is safer, because relaying through an intermediate language multiplies the risk of errors in names and dates. Where a direct translator is genuinely unavailable, some authorities accept a certified English translation made in the country of origin, which is then translated into Thai. Confirm the position with the receiving office before commissioning work so the translation is not done twice.

What is the DTV and how does it differ from the LTR?

The Destination Thailand Visa took effect on 15 July 2024. It is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, aimed at remote workers and participants in Thai Soft Power activities. The LTR is a long-term residence route with stricter financial or professional criteria and a BOI-linked work permit channel.

How must supporting documents be translated and certified?

Thai civil documents used abroad are normally translated into English and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. Foreign documents used in Thailand are usually certified in the issuing country or by that country's embassy in Thailand, then legalised by Consular Affairs with a Thai translation. The exact chain depends on both countries.

What is the difference between TM30 and 90-day reporting?

TM30 is the accommodation owner's or manager's duty to notify the authorities of a foreigner staying at the address within the statutory deadline. The 90-day report is the foreigner's own duty after 90 continuous days in the country. Both are separate and both must be done.

How should financial evidence be presented?

Pair a bank confirmation letter with statements covering the period the authority specifies, ordered so that recurring salary or business income is visible, and annotate any large one-off movements. If a third party supports you, add a sponsorship letter and proof of the relationship. Large deposits landing days before filing without a traceable source are the pattern officers most often question, so build the balance over the required period instead.

How long is the LTR valid and how often do I report?

Up to ten years in total, issued for five years and renewable for a further five while qualifications are maintained. LTR holders report annually instead of every 90 days and are granted multiple re-entry as announced.

Where are Thai visas applied for from abroad?

Through the official Thai e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th, operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which routes the application to the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate covering your area. Avoid intermediary sites that are not on official government domains.

How does a visa differ from permission to stay?

A visa authorises you to travel and seek entry; the length of stay is the permission stamped by the immigration officer at the border. A one-year visa may still grant only 90 days per entry, requiring extension or a new entry. Confusing the two is a common cause of accidental overstay.
Topics covered
DTV Visa: DTV visa thailand · destination thailand visa · วีซ่า DTV ทำงานทางไกล · digital nomad visa thailand · DTV soft power มวยไทย · DTV ต่ออายุ 180 วัน · DTV ผู้ติดตาม
การยื่นและการอยู่ต่อ: thai e-visa ยื่นออนไลน์ · ตม.7 ขออยู่ต่อ · เปลี่ยนประเภทการตรวจลงตรา · re-entry permit · แจ้ง 90 วัน · visa exemption 60 วัน
เอกสารที่ต้องแปล/รับรอง: แปลสเตทเมนต์ธนาคารยื่นวีซ่า · แปลหนังสือรับรองการทำงาน · แปลทะเบียนสมรสยื่นวีซ่าไทย · แปลสูติบัตรผู้ติดตาม · รับรองวุฒิการศึกษาเพื่อ LTR · รับรองเอกสารกรมการกงสุล
Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Sample visa received by a client after filing with our team
Sample visa received by a client after filing with our teamFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Thai visas and extensions — documents, steps and common mistakes

Keep three concepts separate: the visa (permission to travel), the permission to stay stamped at entry, and the work permit. A visa never guarantees admission — the immigration officer at the border decides.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
  • The application form for your category plus compliant photos
  • Proof of address in Thailand and a TM.30 filed by the housemaster
  • Financial evidence meeting the category rules, seasoned for the required period
  • Category-specific support: marriage certificate, company affidavit or school acceptance letter
  • Foreign documents translated and legalised through the inbound chain

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Match the category to your purpose Confirm eligibility criteria before assembling any paperwork.
  2. 2. Prepare and translate documents Foreign records need home-country certification plus a Thai-accepted translation.
  3. 3. File through the correct channel Thai embassy abroad, the e-Visa system, or an immigration office in Thailand as applicable.
  4. 4. Post-approval obligations TM.30 notification, 90-day reporting, and a re-entry permit before leaving the country.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels an extension of stay immediately.
  • 90-day reporting is not a visa extension — they are unrelated obligations.
  • Funds must be seasoned for the stated period, not deposited the day before filing.
  • Holding a visa is not permission to work; a separate work permit is required.

Tips from our team

  • Keep copies of every entry stamp and TM.30 for smoother extensions.
  • Read your permitted-to-stay date from the stamp, not the visa validity.
  • Always carry a spare document set; offices differ in copy requirements.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing routes into a Thai visa

Applying abroad, applying online, or adjusting status inside Thailand give different lengths of stay and later flexibility.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate abroadYou can plan ahead and want the correct category from the outsetRoyal Thai Embassy or Consulate-GeneralVariable by postDocument lists and residency rules differ per post — check that specific post
Official e-Visa systemYour category and country of residence are supported onlineMFA Thailand e-Visa systemVariable — file well before the travel dateFiles not matching the system's format specification are auto-rejected
Change or extend status inside ThailandYou are already in Thailand and meet the published criteriaImmigration BureauVariable — file several days before expiryToo few days remaining forces you to leave and re-apply

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Where do I lodge a visa application — must I go to the embassy?

Many countries outsource intake to visa application centres (VFS Global, TLScontact, BLS) with offices in Bangkok and some provinces; others accept lodgement at the embassy or fully online. Channels change by embassy announcement, so confirm the current route before booking. We can pre-check your document set and arrange appointments from any of our three offices.

Can I apply myself, or do I need an agency?

You can always apply yourself; no country requires an agent, and no agent can guarantee approval because the decision is at the consular officer's discretion. The value of assistance is assembling the file exactly to the official checklist, correct translation and certification format, and a focused cover letter.

What are the baseline documents?

Typically a passport with the validity and blank pages the destination requires, the completed application form, photos to the destination's specification, financial evidence for the stated period, proof of employment or study, travel and accommodation plans, and health insurance where required. Always follow that embassy's official checklist, as requirements differ by country.
Practical advice & cautions

Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Order documents to the authority's checklist

    Assembling the bundle in the required order with an index speeds up assessment and reduces requests for more documents.

  • Keep every receipt and acknowledgement

    Photograph all filing receipts and stamps; they are key evidence in any later verification.

  • Make funds explainable

    Large deposits made shortly before filing attract questions. Support them with evidence of income and use statements bearing the bank's original seal.

  • Plan around expiry dates

    Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Ignoring post-approval obligations

    Periodic reporting, address notification and work conditions are ongoing duties that affect the next extension.

  • Refiling immediately without fixing the cause

    Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.

  • Believing guaranteed-approval claims

    No provider can guarantee an outcome; only the immigration authority or embassy decides. Our role is to make the file accurate and complete so avoidable rejections are reduced.

  • Form data contradicting the attachments

    Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration

A visa is not a work authorisation
Holding a visa does not automatically grant work rights; a work permit is a separate matter.
Refusal and reapplication
Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
Notification of residence for foreign nationals
House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
Extensions and periodic reporting
Long-stay holders must report at the intervals set by the Immigration Bureau.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a Thai visa consultant as a foreign national

Choose a Thai visa consultant by how well they match a visa category to your actual situation and long-term plan, not by the fastest route in. Ask them to explain the conditions for maintaining status after approval, including 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and to separate government fees from their service fee.

How to evaluate a provider

  • Matches the category to your real situationThe wrong category at the start can make later extensions impossible.
  • Explains status-maintenance obligations90-day reporting, re-entry permits and financial conditions affect every extension.
  • Separates government fees from service feesYou should know which part the state collects.
  • Tracks regulatory changesNewer long-stay categories are revised periodically.
  • Plans the extension from day oneExtensions depend on evidence gathered during the first period of stay.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. After approval, what must I do to maintain status and qualify for an extension?
  2. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  3. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  4. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  5. Which visa category fits my situation and my long-term plan?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Apply yourselfApplicants comfortable reading official notices with complete documentsYou must track condition changes and reporting deadlines yourself.
Consultant for the first application onlyNew arrivalsPlan the extension path at the first application, not near expiry.
Ongoing annual supportLong-stay residents and familiesDefine whether reporting and extensions are inside the scope.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which Thai visa consultant is recommended?
Choose one that identifies the category matching your actual situation, explains the post-approval conditions such as 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and clearly separates government fees from the service fee. Ask how the first application sets up your future extensions.
Can I change visa category later?
Some categories can be changed in-country, while others require a fresh application at a Thai embassy abroad. That is why the category should match your long-term plan from the first application rather than the quickest available entry.

Official References

  1. หน่วยงานผู้รับผิดชอบโดยตรง
  2. กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศหน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
  3. สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau)ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit

Information on this page references the official publications below. Requirements can change — always verify with the competent authority before filing.