How does it differ from the DTV Visa?

DTV: 5 years · multiple entry · 180-day stays · no work permit · LTR WFTP: 10 years · continuous residence · full work permit.

Must my employer have a Thai branch?

No — LTR WFTP is designed for foreign employers without Thai presence.

Pay tax in Thailand or my employer's country?

Salary paid overseas but remitted to Thailand is PIT-taxable on the remitted amount. Plan before remitting.

Work-from-Thailand Professional

LTR สำหรับ Work-from-Thailand Professional · § Work-from-Thailand

Quick Answer

10-year visa for remote employees of foreign companies · Digital Work Permit bundled · standard PIT (17% flat requires Highly-Skilled instead) · sponsor 4 dependents.

Timeline: Employer verification 3–4 wk · BOI Endorsement 6–8 wk · Total 3–4 months.

Official fees: THB 50,000 per person (10 years) + Digital Work Permit THB 3,000/yr

Eligibility

Income ≥ USD 80,000/yr (past 2 years) OR USD 40,000/yr with Master's / IP / Series A funding · employer must be a foreign company with revenue ≥ USD 150M over past 3 years · ≥ 5 years relevant experience.

Required Documents

Foreign employer contract + employment verification letter
12 months of payslips + 2 years of tax returns
Employer audited financial statements 3 years (revenue ≥ USD 150M)
Degree + transcript (NAATI/certified translation)
Portfolio or 5-year experience evidence (LinkedIn export + reference letters)
Health insurance USD 50,000
Police clearance

Pitfalls to Avoid

'Parent company USD 150M' but hired via small subsidiary → BOI evaluates the contracting entity — need parent company guarantee
Freelancers / contractors without W-2 / employment contract fail → consider DTV instead
Pure crypto / dividend income is not employment income

Best Fit

Senior Google/Amazon engineers relocating to Bangkok
Big-4 consultants working remotely from Chiang Mai
SF Series B product managers spending 6 months/year in Thailand

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it differ from the DTV Visa?: DTV: 5 years · multiple entry · 180-day stays · no work permit · LTR WFTP: 10 years · continuous residence · full work permit.
Must my employer have a Thai branch?: No — LTR WFTP is designed for foreign employers without Thai presence.
Pay tax in Thailand or my employer's country?: Salary paid overseas but remitted to Thailand is PIT-taxable on the remitted amount. Plan before remitting.