I. Core Thresholds and Eligible Applicants for Long-Term Residence Visas

This long-term residence visa is targeted at foreign individuals who invest or make long-term residence arrangements through real estate, with an overall threshold of investing no less than 3 million Thai Baht in real estate-related assets. Applicants can choose among three paths based on their asset structure and residence plans: buying a house, renting, or long-term leasing.

II. Three Optional Paths and Basic Conditions

• Path One: Purchase of Condominium Unit
  • The purchase object must be a residential unit located within a condominium building.
  • The purchase price must not be less than 3 million Thai Baht.
  • Complete property title documents are required.
• Path Two: Rental of Residence (Condominium or Villa)
  • The monthly rental amount must not be less than 85,000 Thai Baht.
  • Proof of prepaid rent paid to the landlord must be provided.
  • For the first application, at least 3 months of prepayment is required; for the second application, at least 12 months of prepayment is required.
• Path Three: Long-Term Lease (Leasehold)
  • Can be for a residence or condominium.
  • The lease term must be no less than 3 years.
  • The total lease value must not be less than 3,060,000 Thai Baht.
  • The applicant's name must be indicated in the property documents.

III. Materials and Photo Requirements for the Home Purchase Path

• Basic Documents
  • Visa application form.
  • Copy of the applicant's passport.
• Property and Payment Documents
  • Apartment purchase contract.
  • Proof of payment (bank transfer receipt or receipt).
  • Title Deed showing the applicant's name.
  • Map showing the location of the apartment.
• On-site Photo Requirements
  • Front photo of the apartment building.
  • Photo of the room door (must clearly show the room number).
  • Photo of the room interior.

IV. Contract, Landlord, and Payment Requirements for Rental and Long-Term Lease Paths

• Rental Contract Requirements
  • Ordinary Rental: Lease term not less than 1 year.
  • Long-Term Lease (Leasehold): Lease term not less than 3 years.
  • The contract must clearly state the applicant as the tenant.
• Landlord Identity Requirements
  • The landlord must be a Thai national natural person or a Thai legal entity.
  • If a legal entity, Thai shareholding must be not less than 51%.
• Payment Proof Requirements
  • Provide at least 3 months of prepaid rent receipts.
  • Monthly rent amount must not be less than 85,000 Thai Baht.

Five, Visa Approval and Renewal Period

• Initial Approval Stage: Valid for 90 days after approval.
• Extension Application Stage: Must submit an extension application before the 90-day expiration.
• Long-term Residence Stage: After extension approval, valid for 12–15 months.

Differences in First-Year Validity for Different Paths:

• Rental Path: First year is 12 or 15 months, second year is 12 months.
• Purchase or Long-term Rental Path of at least 3 years: First year is 15 months, second year is 12 months.

VI. Eligibility for Family Members to Accompany

• Spouse: Must have both a legal marriage relationship and a de facto marriage relationship.
• Children: Include biological, adopted, or stepchildren; must be unmarried, living with the applicant, and under 20 years of age.
• Parents: The applicant's father or mother, must be 50 years of age or older.

Seven, Family Member Materials and Document Authentication Requirements

• Visa application form.
• Main applicant's passport.
• Family members' passports.
• Proof of relationship documents:
  • Spouse: Marriage certificate.
  • Children: Birth certificate, adoption registration, or household registration documents.
  • Parents: Main applicant's birth certificate.

All documents issued abroad must be translated into Thai and authenticated by a translation agency recognized by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.