In accordance with the measures to stimulate the economy and investment due to consequences of COVID-19 outbreak in Thailand, the government has issued criteria for foreigners long-term stay in Thailand by providing a new visa called “Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa”. The creation of the LTR Visa will encourage more domestic spending, be beneficial to business operators and easier for those wishing to generate income in Thailand.

In January 2022, the Minister of the Interior, with approval from the cabinet, issued an announcement regarding the permission of certain groups of foreigners to stay in the Kingdom. The announcement was in accordance with the measures to stimulate the economy and investment by attracting high-potential foreigners to Thailand (“Announcement”), announced in the Government Gazette on 2 June 2022 and became effective on 1 September 2022. 

Key privileges related to LTR Visa