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LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa · U.S. Embassy Bangkok 🇺🇸

LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa prepared for submission to U.S. Embassy Bangkok — our staff visit Wireless Road every business day and operate the advance-appointment flow on your behalf.

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Office type
Embassy
Address
95 Wireless Rd, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 (visa interview)
Appointment system
required
Fee range
MRV $185 (~6,700) + reciprocity fee
Processing time
1–14 วัน หลังสัมภาษณ์
Transit
BTS เพลินจิต / MRT ลุมพินี

U.S. Embassy Bangkok is at 95 Wireless Rd, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, open Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 (visa interview). For LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa of United States documents, the chain must run Notary → MFA Department of Consular Affairs → U.S. Embassy Bangkok; you cannot skip the MFA step.

From our caseload, U.S. Embassy Bangkok Book via ais.usvisa-info.com — we order the pack the way officers prefer: cover letter, fee receipt, then originals + photocopies of every page.

Fees at U.S. Embassy Bangkok typically run MRV $185 (~6,700) + reciprocity fee with turnaround 1–14 วัน หลังสัมภาษณ์. NYC Visa offers same-day stamping for rush cases subject to embassy quota.

Access from BTS เพลินจิต / MRT ลุมพินี. You don't need to travel — we represent you in and out of U.S. Embassy Bangkok every business day and return documents to your door.

Visa types accepted
touristbusinessstudentworktransitfamilyinvestorretirementmedicaldiplomatic
1–14 วัน หลังสัมภาษณ์
Standard SLA
Same-day
Rush service
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to use LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa at U.S. Embassy Bangkok

  1. 1

    Send United States document images via LINE @nycvisa

  2. 2

    Staff reply within 2 hours during business hours (Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 Bangkok time); confirm quotation scope separately

  3. 3

    Notarial Services Attorney

  4. 4

    Department of Consular Affairs · 2–3 days

  5. 5

    Our staff submit at Wireless Road

  6. 6

    Nationwide pickup/return + VAT invoice

FAQ

FAQ · LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa · U.S. Embassy Bangkok

What are U.S. Embassy Bangkok hours?

Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 (visa interview)

How does the appointment system work?

Advance appointment required quoted per case by our team NYC Visa books the slot.

Does LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa need MFA before U.S. Embassy Bangkok?

Yes quoted per case by our team every document must clear Notary → MFA Bangkok before submission to U.S. Embassy Bangkok.

What does it cost?

MRV $185 (~6,700) + reciprocity fee quoted per case by our team NYC Visa service fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่.

Turnaround?

1–14 วัน หลังสัมภาษณ์ quoted per case by our team rush options available.

BTS/MRT access?

BTS เพลินจิต / MRT ลุมพินี

What does LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa require for submission to U.S. Embassy Bangkok?

LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-Year Visa prepared for submission to U.S. Embassy Bangkok — our staff visit Wireless Road every business day and operate the advance-appointment flow on your behalf.

ถนนวิทยุ Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 (visa interview) BTS เพลินจิต SLA Guarantee
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)

Which activities count as Thai Soft Power for the DTV?

Published examples include Muay Thai training, Thai cooking courses, medical treatment, seminars, music, sports and similar activities. Applicants must evidence the activity, for example an acceptance letter from the gym, cooking school or hospital.

Can I change visa category inside Thailand?

In some cases yes, by applying to change the type of visa at an immigration office with sufficient permitted-to-stay days remaining and complete evidence for the new ground. Other categories must be applied for from outside Thailand, so check the rule before booking travel.

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.

To what level must foreign supporting documents be authenticated for a Thai visa?

Documents issued abroad — employment letters, financial confirmations, police certificates, marriage records — are normally authenticated under the issuing country's system and by the Royal Thai Embassy there, or by apostille once the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 where the receiving office accepts it. When filed inside Thailand, a certified Thai or English translation is usually attached. Requirements differ between individual Thai embassies and consulates, so check the specific mission's published list before preparing the file.

What is the LTR visa and who decides it?

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa is processed through the Board of Investment at ltr.boi.go.th. Applicants submit qualification documents to BOI first, then collect the visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate abroad, or at Immigration in Thailand where applicable. Approval rests with the authorities, not with a document service provider.

How long can a DTV holder stay per entry?

Up to 180 days per entry, with one in-country extension of up to a further 180 days per entry, filed at an immigration office. Granting the extension is at the officer's discretion.

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.

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
การยื่นและการอยู่ต่อ: thai e-visa ยื่นออนไลน์ · ตม.7 ขออยู่ต่อ · เปลี่ยนประเภทการตรวจลงตรา · re-entry permit · แจ้ง 90 วัน · visa exemption 30 วัน
เอกสารที่ต้องแปล/รับรอง: แปลสเตทเมนต์ธนาคารยื่นวีซ่า · แปลหนังสือรับรองการทำงาน · แปลทะเบียนสมรสยื่นวีซ่าไทย · แปลสูติบัตรผู้ติดตาม · รับรองวุฒิการศึกษาเพื่อ LTR · รับรองเอกสารกรมการกงสุล
LTR Visa: LTR visa thailand · วีซ่า LTR 10 ปี · wealthy global citizen · wealthy pensioner visa · work from thailand professional · highly skilled professional visa · ltr boi go th · ใบอนุญาตทำงานดิจิทัล BOI
Official references

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

Example of an approved business-category visa
Example of an approved business-category visa — Service illustration; requirements depend on the document and receiving authority
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 since 2015. 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 is document legalisation done in Thailand?

Document legalisation is issued by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not by NYC. Check the department’s current submission locations and appointment rules before travelling. Our only office is at Ladprao 95, Bangkok. Send scans through LINE @nycvisa to discuss the certification sequence and any authorisation needed before sending originals.

Can I submit it myself instead of using an agent?

Yes. The Department of Consular Affairs accepts walk-in and online-booked submissions from the public. The practical risk is sequence and format: official documents must be the issuing authority's version, then translated and certified in the correct order, or they are returned. An agent mainly saves repeat trips and pre-checks the format.

What do I need to bring for legalisation?

Typically the original document issued by the competent authority, a complete and accurate translation, a copy of the document owner's ID or passport, and a power of attorney with the representative's ID copy if someone submits for you. Foreign-issued documents must first be authenticated in the country of origin and by the relevant embassy.
Practical advice & cautions

Legalization & apostille: practical advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Prepare translations in the format the certifying office actually uses

    The Department of Consular Affairs certifies translations presented in its expected format. Self-formatted translations are frequently sent back for correction, costing a full queue cycle.

  • Check whether the destination is an Apostille Convention party

    For member states the chain ends with an apostille and no embassy step is needed. For non-member states the document must continue through the destination country's embassy. Verify the current member list on the HCCH website.

  • Get the receiving party's requirements in writing

    Universities, employers and registry offices publish their own checklists. Obtaining that checklist first fixes the number of copies, the language and the certification route correctly on the first attempt.

  • Allow for each step's queue

    Total turnaround depends on the current workload of the consular office and of the destination embassy. Plan ahead rather than against a tight travel date; we can give a case-specific range by phone, LINE or email.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Ignoring the required translation language

    Some countries accept only translations into their own official language, not English. Certifying an English translation first can mean repeating the entire chain.

  • Assuming a Thai lawyer is a common-law notary public

    Thailand has no common-law notary public. The equivalent role is a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Describing it incorrectly can cause the receiving party to reject the document.

  • Mixing both routes

    Requesting an apostille and an embassy legalization at the same time when only one is required wastes time and can raise questions at the destination. Pick the single route that matches the destination's convention status.

  • Certifying a copy that no longer matches the register

    If a registry entry changes after the copy was issued, for example a name change or address move, the certified copy will contradict the database. Re-issue before starting.

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 legalisation

Company documents for overseas use
Obtain a recent certified extract of company records before beginning translation and legalisation.
Legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs
Document legalisation in Thailand is handled by the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA.
Apostille versus embassy legalisation
Which route applies depends on whether the destination country is a party to the Apostille Convention.
Correct order of certification steps
The usual chain is original → translation → legalisation → destination embassy attestation where required.

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 situation — The wrong category at the start can make later extensions impossible.
  • Explains status-maintenance obligations — 90-day reporting, re-entry permits and financial conditions affect every extension.
  • Separates government fees from service fees — You should know which part the state collects.
  • Tracks regulatory changes — Newer long-stay categories are revised periodically.
  • Plans the extension from day one — Extensions 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.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. U.S. Embassy Bangkok — Embassy official site
  2. MFA Department of Consular Affairs — Thai legalization authority
  3. Board of Investment (BOI) — LTR Unit — Service-specific authority