Thailand Permanent Residency (PR)
ถิ่นที่อยู่ถาวรในไทย (Permanent Residency) · § Status
Quick Answer
Grants permanent status via the Alien Book (Tor Ror 13). No more visa renewals or 90-day reports. Citizenship eligible after 5 more years. Official fee THB 191,400 (THB 95,700 for Thai spouses).
Timeline: 12–24 months from filing to certificate ceremony.
Official fee: THB 191,400 (Thai spouse/child THB 95,700)
Legal Basis
Immigration Act Sections 41–47 · Quota of 100 per nationality/year · Application window Oct–Dec.
Who Needs This
Foreigners on 3 consecutive annual extensions of stay with tax payment ≥ THB 80,000/year, or spouses/children of Thai nationals.
Required Documents
- Passport + last 3 annual extensions
- 3-year income tax returns (PND.91)
- 3-year salary certificate + employment contract
- Police clearance (Thai + home country)
- Medical check
- Photos + Thai language & national anthem test evidence
Common Pitfalls
- Application window opens only once a year
- Thai speaking & listening test required at interview
- Some approvals take >3 years
- Cannot change employer or visa type while pending
Typical Use-cases
- Foreign executives 3+ years in Thailand
- Investors
- Thai spouses wanting to shed visa cycles
- Parents of Thai children
FAQ
- How many slots this year?
- 100 per nationality per year — verified with us at announcement day.
- Must I stay uninterrupted?
- You may travel with a Re-Entry Permit; the visa status must not lapse.
Other Immigration Services
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