You're retiring
Age 50 or over with a pension or savings — the Retirement (Non-O / O-A) visa or, for higher income, the LTR Wealthy Pensioner.
Relocation
Thailand visas, explained
Which long-stay visa fits your move to Pattaya — and how we handle the paperwork with you.
Start with the life you want
Most people arrive in Thailand knowing they want to stay — not which visa makes it possible. The right choice depends on your age, income, whether you'll work or run a business, and whether family is joining you.
This page is a plain overview of the main long-stay routes in 2026. Wongamat Group is a relocation agency: we assess your situation, prepare the documents, and coordinate the application with licensed Thai immigration lawyers so you get it right the first time.
Which visa fits you?
A quick way to narrow it down before the details.
You have wealth or investments
Significant assets or a Thai investment — the 10-year LTR visa gives long security and tax perks.
You work remotely
Employed by or freelancing for companies outside Thailand — the 5-year DTV, or LTR Work-from-Thailand for higher earners.
You'll run a business
Setting up or working in a Thai company — the Non-B business visa with a work permit, often alongside BOI promotion.
Family is joining
A Thai spouse or dependants — the Marriage (Non-O) visa, or dependants added to your own long-stay visa.
The main long-stay visas in 2026
Requirements and figures are indicative and change — we confirm the current rules for your case.
LTR — Long-Term Resident (10 years)
A 5+5 year visa in four tracks: wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners (50+), work-from-Thailand professionals (income around USD 80,000/yr) and highly-skilled professionals. Benefits include a digital work permit, annual instead of 90-day reporting, and a flat 17% income-tax rate for some tracks.
DTV — Destination Thailand Visa (5 years)
For remote workers, freelancers and business owners, or 'soft-power' visitors (Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical care). Multiple entry, 180 days per stay, extendable once. Proof of about 500,000 THB in savings.
Retirement — Non-O / O-A (1 year, renewable)
Age 50+. Either 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account or income of about 65,000 THB/month (or a combination). The O-A from your home country adds health insurance and a police check.
Elite / Privilege Card (5–20 years)
A membership visa for those who want long, low-hassle residency without income tests — you pay a one-time fee for years of stay and fast-track services.
Non-B Business + work permit (1 year)
To work for or run a Thai company. Usually paired with a work permit and, where it fits, BOI promotion for extra rights.
Marriage — Non-O (1 year, renewable)
For the foreign spouse of a Thai national. Lower financial bar than retirement and allows work with a permit.
What Wongamat Group handles for you
Honest assessment
We look at your age, income, plans and family and tell you which visas you actually qualify for — and which you don't.
Documents done right
Bank letters, income proof, insurance, translations and legalisations — prepared to the standard immigration expects.
Application coordination
We work with licensed Thai immigration lawyers and walk with you through submission and appointments.
After you arrive
90-day reporting, re-entry permits, extensions and renewals — so your status never lapses by accident.
Common questions
Can I work in Thailand on these visas?
It depends on the visa. LTR and Non-B allow work with a digital or standard work permit. Retirement and standard tourist entries do not. DTV is designed for remote work for foreign clients, not local employment. We confirm what each option allows before you commit.
What is 90-day reporting?
Most long-stay foreigners must report their address to immigration every 90 days. It can be done online or by an agent. LTR holders report once a year instead — one of its conveniences.
Do I need Thai health insurance?
Some visas require it (for example the O-A retirement visa and parts of the LTR). Others do not, though it is strongly advised. We tell you the exact requirement for your route.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Spouses and children can usually be added as dependants to LTR, DTV and business visas, or through a marriage visa. We handle the whole household together.
How long does it take?
From a few days for some visas to several weeks for LTR, depending on documents and the office. We give you a realistic timeline once we know your situation.
Can I switch visas later?
Often yes — for example from a tourist entry to retirement, or from Non-B to LTR as your income grows. Timing and location matter, so plan the switch with us in advance.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Thailand's visa and immigration rules change and every case differs. Wongamat Group works with licensed Thai immigration lawyers to confirm the current requirements that apply to you.
Not sure which visa is yours?
Tell us your age, income and plans. We'll come back with the routes you qualify for and what each one takes — no obligation.
