Thailand Sets New Visa Document Requirements for Professionals

Thailand's Board of Investment has released the official list of documents required for foreign high-skilled professionals applying for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa. The requirements are categorized into personal documents, income evidence, and professional credentials.

Applicants must submit a valid passport with at least six months of validity and two blank pages, along with a recent passport-size photograph. Those entering Thailand after 1 May 2025 need a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), while those who entered before 1 July 2022 must include a T.M.6 card.

Financially, applicants must demonstrate a personal income of no less than 80,000 USD per year for the two years preceding their application. A curriculum vitae is mandatory, detailing the applicant's expertise and professional history.

For those with an income of 40,000 USD annually, a master's degree in a science and technology-related field is required. Additional documents may be requested based on individual applications, and a Document Request Acknowledgement Form can be submitted if certain documents are not immediately available.