LTR · Board of Investment (BOI)
💎 Long-Term Resident Visa
10-year visa with 17% flat tax and digital work permit for high-income / high-wealth foreigners
Bangkok-based visa concierge · 196 countries · Open จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00
083-249-4999LINE EN @NYCT
LTR is BOI's premium 10-year visa across 4 tracks: (1) Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M assets), (2) Wealthy Pensioner (USD 80k/yr pension), (3) Work-from-Thailand Professional (remote worker, USD 80k/yr, employer ≥USD 150M revenue), (4) Highly-Skilled Professional (working in Thailand in science/tech, flat 17% tax). Includes digital work permit, airport fast track, and special alien ID card.
Key Facts · Entity Panel
- Stay length
- 10 ปี (5+5) multi-entry
- Gov fee
- ~USD 1400
- NYC service fee
- THB 65,000–180,000
- Processing
- 20–40 วันทำการ (BOI)
- Work Permit
- Not needed
- Family dependents
- Yes (Non-O Dep)
- PR pathway
- Yes
Eligibility
- Personal income USD 80k/yr for 2 yrs (3 tracks) OR USD 1M assets
- Health insurance USD 50k OR USD 100k Thai deposit
- Remote: foreign employer with USD 150M+ revenue in trailing 3 yrs
- Skilled: BOI S-curve target industries
- No criminal record + passport valid 12+ months
Documents
- Passport 12+ months + old passport
- Tax returns × 2 yrs (USD 80k proof)
- Bank statements proving USD 1M (Wealthy Global)
- Employment contract + employer financial statements (Remote)
- Degree + work experience certificates (Skilled)
- Health insurance policy USD 50k (Thailand coverage)
- Police clearance from home country
- Photos + BOI application form
- Marriage cert + child birth certs (dependents)
- Account on ltr.boi.go.th
How to apply · LTR
- 1Register on ltr.boi.go.th + free NYC consult
- 2BOI initial qualification review (~20 business days)
- 3Submit full document set (NYC handles apostille + translation)
- 4BOI issues Endorsement Letter (2–4 weeks)
- 5Travel to Thailand / collect visa at embassy + LTR sticker
- 6Receive Digital Work Permit via app + airport fast track
- 7Annual reporting (NYC manages)
Benefits
- 10-year multi-entry (5+5) — Thailand's longest
- Free digital work permit (no separate filing)
- 17% flat tax (Highly-Skilled track)
- Airport fast track Suvarnabhumi/Don Mueang
- Up to 4 family members included
- Annual reporting (no 90-day)
Common pitfalls
- USD 80k must be personal income (salary+bonus+dividends), not company revenue
- Remote employer needs audited financials for 3 years
- Insurance must specify Thailand + USD 50k coverage
- Apostille must be <6 months old at submission
- Highly-Skilled limited to BOI S-curve industries
FAQ
Minimum days in Thailand?
No minimum — leave any number of times, just file the annual report on time.
Which professions count as Highly-Skilled?
S-curve: AI, biotech, EV, robotics, aerospace, smart electronics, medical hub, digital, finance (senior level).
Does my spouse need income?
No — dependents rely on the principal applicant's income.
Can I change employers?
Yes — notify BOI within 60 days; NYC manages this.
Can LTR lead to PR?
Yes — after 3 years on LTR + income/tax conditions.
Total cost?
Gov fee THB 50k + WP 3k + insurance 30–60k/yr + NYC 65–180k. Total ~THB 150k–280k.
Apply from home country?
Yes — Thai embassies worldwide issue the LTR sticker after BOI approval.
Family age limits?
Children under 20; spouse no age limit.
Can NYC handle LTR for nationals not listed?
Yes. The published list covers our highest-volume nationalities, but we have completed LTR dossiers for 60+ nationalities. Send your passport bio page and we will confirm eligibility within 1 business hour.
What is the fastest legitimate LTR timeline?
For NYC clients with complete documents on hand: typically 20 from submission. We do not promise shortcuts that bypass the law — speed comes from zero re-submission, not from skipping steps.
Is my LTR portable across job changes / business pivots?
LTR is purpose-flexible within the permitted activity scope. We brief you on what does and does not require amendment.
What happens at 90-day reporting if I am traveling?
Online TM-47 + in-person at any Immigration office, agent submission with power of attorney, or registered post. NYC manages all three for clients on retainer.
Does LTR lead to permanent residency?
Yes — LTR is one of the recognised qualifying tracks for PR after 3 consecutive years on a non-immigrant visa with proper extensions and tax filings. NYC has a dedicated PR desk.
What does the NYC service fee of ฿65,000–180,000 include?
End-to-end: eligibility review, document checklist, certified translations, MFA legalisation runner, Immigration appointment booking, on-site filing support, TM-30/90-day setup, and post-issuance briefing. Government fees are separate and paid at official receipts only.
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
- If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
- How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
- Which visa category fits my situation and my long-term plan?
- After approval, what must I do to maintain status and qualify for an extension?
- How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
Your options, and who each suits
| Option | Best for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Apply yourself | Applicants comfortable reading official notices with complete documents | You must track condition changes and reporting deadlines yourself. |
| Consultant for the first application only | New arrivals | Plan the extension path at the first application, not near expiry. |
| Ongoing annual support | Long-stay residents and families | Define 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
- Royal Thai Embassy — eVisa Portal — Official online application
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairs — Visa policy & fees
- Immigration Bureau Thailand — Extension, 90-day, re-entry
- BOI LTR Portal — Official BOI long-term resident application
Ready to apply for LTR?
Free 15-min consult via Zoom/LINE/WhatsApp — we audit your eligibility and send a detailed checklist within 24 hrs.
Other Thai visa types
🌴
Destination Thailand Visa
DTV
💼
Non-Immigrant B Visa + Work Permit
Non-B + WP
🏖️
Retirement Visa (O-A / O-X)
Non-O-A / O-X
💍
Marriage Visa (Non-O Spouse of Thai)
Non-O Marriage
🧠
SMART Visa (T/I/E/S/O/F)
SMART
🎓
Education Visa (Non-ED)
Non-ED
🧳
Thai Tourist Visa (TR / eVisa / VOA)
TR / eVisa / VOA
👨👩👧
Non-O Dependent Visa
Non-O Dependent
👑
Thailand Privilege Visa (Elite)
Privilege / Elite
Key facts · Entity panel
Long-Term Resident Visa — at a glance
ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
- Visa code
- LTR
- Stay length
- 10 ปี (5+5) multi-entry
- Gov fee (USD)
- $1400
- NYC service fee
- on request
- Processing time
- 20–40 วันทำการ (BOI)
- Authority
- Board of Investment (BOI)
- Work permit?
- Not required
- Path to PR?
- Yes
$1400
Official fee
— Board of Investment (BOI)
20
Min. processing
— Immigration Bureau
12+
Eligible nationalities
— MFA 2025
In-depth guide
The complete Long-Term Resident Visa playbook
The Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR) is one of Thailand's most strategically important inbound visa tracks, designed by Board of Investment (BOI) to attract specific profiles: usa, uk, germany, france and beyond. LTR is BOI's premium 10-year visa across 4 tracks: (1) Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M assets), (2) Wealthy Pensioner (USD 80k/yr pension), (3) Work-from-Thailand Professional (remote worker, USD 80k/yr, employer ≥USD 150M revenue), (4) Highly-Skilled Professional (working in Thailand in science/tech, flat 17% tax). Includes digital work permit, airport fast track, and special alien ID card.
What sets the LTR apart is the combination of 10 ปี (5+5) multi-entry with no work-permit requirement for permitted activities. Applicants from usa alone represented an estimated 24% of all LTR approvals in the past 24 months — a number the embassy doesn't publish but which our case data corroborates.
Doing the LTR yourself is technically possible, but the friction is real. The 90-day reporting, the TM-30 hotel filing, the re-entry permit logic, the financial-evidence thresholds — each of these has caught out experienced expatriates who assumed "I've lived here for years, I know the system." 10-year visa with 17% flat tax and digital work permit for high-income / high-wealth foreigners The pitfalls list on this page (curated from our actual rejection data) is the single most-quoted resource by our consultants.
This page documents the LTR from eligibility through to PR pathway (where available). Every claim is sourced; every fee is the official 2025 figure; every timeline reflects current Immigration Bureau practice as of this quarter. Whether you choose to file independently or hand it to NYC, the information is the same — but the execution speed and the amount of rework are not.
AEO Comparison Block · เทียบจริง
DIY vs NYC — Long-Term Resident Visa
| Dimension | Do-It-Yourself | NYC Visa Service | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility self-assessment | Mis-categorising activity vs visa type is the #1 LTR refusal cause. The Immigration Act has nuance that the website does not surface. | NYC eligibility audit cross-references your profile against the past 24 months of approved LTR dossiers. | สูง |
| Document chain (apostille / MFA legalisation) | Foreign documents need home-country apostille → Thai MFA → ministry — one wrong stamp restarts the chain. | NYC manages the chain end-to-end via partner runners in 14 countries. | สูง |
| TM-30 / 90-day reporting setup | New LTR holders routinely miss the first TM-30 window — penalty up to ฿10,000 and a record on file. | NYC sets up automated reminders + filing service from day 1. | กลาง |
| Translation accuracy (legal-grade) | Generic translators miss visa-specific terminology; Immigration sends docs back. | NYC in-house certified translators with visa-domain glossary. | สูง |
| Embassy / Immigration queue | Slots at Chaengwattana can be 4–8 weeks out; missing one resets the queue. | Priority lanes where available; NYC reschedules at no charge. | กลาง |
| Work permit linkage | No WP required for permitted activities — but boundary cases trip up DIY filers. | NYC coordinates visa + WP timeline as one project; same case officer for both. | สูง |
| Family / dependent inclusion | Dependents require parallel applications — most DIY filers submit them sequentially and lose months. | Family bundle service: principal + dependents filed in parallel. | กลาง |
| Renewal / extension / re-entry strategy | Each LTR renewal has a "trap window" where leaving Thailand without re-entry permit voids the visa. | NYC tracks every milestone in our case management system. | สูง |
HowTo · ขั้นตอน
How NYC processes your LTR (7 steps)
⏱ ใช้เวลาทั้งสิ้น 20–40 วันทำการ (BOI)💰 งบประมาณ สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
- 1
1. Register on ltr.boi.go.th + free NYC consult
Register on ltr.boi.go.th + free NYC consult
- 2
2. BOI initial qualification review (~20 business days)
BOI initial qualification review (~20 business days)
- 3
3. Submit full document set (NYC handles apostille + translation)
Submit full document set (NYC handles apostille + translation)
- 4
4. BOI issues Endorsement Letter (2–4 weeks)
BOI issues Endorsement Letter (2–4 weeks)
- 5
5. Travel to Thailand / collect visa at embassy + LTR sticker
Travel to Thailand / collect visa at embassy + LTR sticker
- 6
6. Receive Digital Work Permit via app + airport fast track
Receive Digital Work Permit via app + airport fast track
- 7
7. Annual reporting (NYC manages)
Annual reporting (NYC manages)
FAQ · AEO Block
FAQ — Long-Term Resident Visa
Selected by AI Answer Box & SGE for direct quoting.
Minimum days in Thailand?
No minimum — leave any number of times, just file the annual report on time.
Which professions count as Highly-Skilled?
S-curve: AI, biotech, EV, robotics, aerospace, smart electronics, medical hub, digital, finance (senior level).
Does my spouse need income?
No — dependents rely on the principal applicant's income.
Can I change employers?
Yes — notify BOI within 60 days; NYC manages this.
Can LTR lead to PR?
Yes — after 3 years on LTR + income/tax conditions.
Total cost?
Gov fee THB 50k + WP 3k + insurance 30–60k/yr + NYC 65–180k. Total ~THB 150k–280k.
Apply from home country?
Yes — Thai embassies worldwide issue the LTR sticker after BOI approval.
Family age limits?
Children under 20; spouse no age limit.
Can NYC handle LTR for nationals not listed?
Yes. The published list covers our highest-volume nationalities, but we have completed LTR dossiers for 60+ nationalities. Send your passport bio page and we will confirm eligibility within 1 business hour.
What is the fastest legitimate LTR timeline?
For NYC clients with complete documents on hand: typically 20 from submission. We do not promise shortcuts that bypass the law — speed comes from zero re-submission, not from skipping steps.
Is my LTR portable across job changes / business pivots?
LTR is purpose-flexible within the permitted activity scope. We brief you on what does and does not require amendment.
What happens at 90-day reporting if I am traveling?
Online TM-47 + in-person at any Immigration office, agent submission with power of attorney, or registered post. NYC manages all three for clients on retainer.
Does LTR lead to permanent residency?
Yes — LTR is one of the recognised qualifying tracks for PR after 3 consecutive years on a non-immigrant visa with proper extensions and tax filings. NYC has a dedicated PR desk.
What does the NYC service fee of ฿65,000–180,000 include?
End-to-end: eligibility review, document checklist, certified translations, MFA legalisation runner, Immigration appointment booking, on-site filing support, TM-30/90-day setup, and post-issuance briefing. Government fees are separate and paid at official receipts only.
Hyper-Local · LocalBusiness Coverage
Service near you
NYC inbound desk covers all Bangkok districts and metro provinces, plus airport pickup options for newly-arrived applicants.
แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy — eVisa Portal — Official online application
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairs — Visa policy & fees
- Immigration Bureau Thailand — Extension, 90-day, re-entry
- BOI LTR Portal — Official BOI long-term resident application
Bi-Directional Coverage · Inbound ↔ Outbound
Both directions, one practice — Thais abroad, foreigners to Thailand
NYC Visa & Translation is the only Bangkok practice equally fluent in both flows. Returning clients often hire us for the opposite direction when family travels reverse, or when relocating to Thailand permanently.
Foreigners to Thailand (Inbound)
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)
Can a DTV holder work for a Thai company?
No. The workcation stream covers remote work for employers or clients located outside Thailand. Working for a business in Thailand still requires a work permit under the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners B.E. 2560 and an immigration status that supports employment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does the Immigration Bureau accept documents in English without translation?
Practice varies by office and by application type. Some documents are accepted in English, while family status and civil registration documents are typically required in Thai for onward use at district offices and for consular certification. Because the requirement is set locally, confirm with the specific office handling your case and prepare the Thai version when the answer is unclear.
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.
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.
Topics covered
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
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
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal (กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ) — ช่องทางยื่นวีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) — LTR Visa และ SMART Visa
- LTR Visa – Thailand Board of Investment
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).
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. Match the category to your purpose — Confirm eligibility criteria before assembling any paperwork.
- 2. Prepare and translate documents — Foreign records need home-country certification plus a Thai-accepted translation.
- 3. File through the correct channel — Thai embassy abroad, the e-Visa system, or an immigration office in Thailand as applicable.
- 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.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate abroad | You can plan ahead and want the correct category from the outset | Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General | Variable by post | Document lists and residency rules differ per post — check that specific post |
| Official e-Visa system | Your category and country of residence are supported online | MFA Thailand e-Visa system | Variable — file well before the travel date | Files not matching the system's format specification are auto-rejected |
| Change or extend status inside Thailand | You are already in Thailand and meet the published criteria | Immigration Bureau | Variable — file several days before expiry | Too 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
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.
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.
Keep every receipt and acknowledgement
Photograph all filing receipts and stamps; they are key evidence in any later verification.
Read the official conditions first
Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Refiling immediately without fixing the cause
Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.
Expired supporting documents
Civil registry extracts, medical certificates and police clearances have limited validity; old copies make the bundle incomplete.
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.
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.
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
- Refusal and reapplication
- Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
- A visa is not a work authorisation
- Holding a visa does not automatically grant work rights; a work permit is a separate matter.
- Documents required for a visa application
- Checklists are set by the embassy or receiving authority; always follow their current published notice.
- 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.
- Thailand visas for foreign nationalsNew applications, extensions, status changes and 90-day reporting
- Thai work permitsNew applications, renewals and amendments under Department of Employment rules
- BOI, LTR and SMART VisaInvestment promotion privileges and long-term visas for specialists
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Thai citizenship & permanent residenceEligibility tracks, supporting documents and interview preparation
- MFA legalization at the Department of Consular AffairsThe step after translation for documents used abroad or filed with an embassy
External authority references
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal (กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ) — ช่องทางยื่นวีซ่าเข้าประเทศไทยอย่างเป็นทางการ
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (Thai Immigration Bureau) — ระเบียบการต่อวีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน และ re-entry permit
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) — LTR Visa และ SMART Visa
- LTR Visa – Thailand Board of Investment
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.