{"id":9123,"date":"2023-11-10T04:17:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T04:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/?p=9123"},"modified":"2025-01-23T01:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T01:55:56","slug":"thailand-professional-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/thailand-professional-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Professional Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand seeks to attract international professionals with exceptional skills and cutting-edge technology expertise. This includes affluent individuals and professionals who wish to establish their careers in the country for an extended period. Given Thailand&#8217;s status as a top destination for both travel and work among foreigners, an attractive visa option with special benefits, including a 10-year Thai visa, referred to as the Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR Visa) for Highly Skilled Professionals, has been introduced to cater to this demographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group Keypoints has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#35a692\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Long-Term Residency Visa (LTR Visa) is a 10-year Thai visa that is aimed at attracting high-potential foreigners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LTR for highly skilled professionals is available to certain applicants who work in 15 specific fields of expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LTR visa offers many benefits, such as access to a digital work permit, a 17% Personal Income Tax rate, and Tax-free remittance of money from abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Long-Term Residency Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Long Term Residency Visa (LTR Visa) is a 10-year visa aimed at attracting high-potential foreigners who wish to <strong>relocate to Thailand<\/strong> long-term. The LTR has been broken down into 4 categories, with the focus of this article being on the LTR for Highly Skilled Professionals. This category has been designed to attract foreigners with a high level of skills and expertise in 15 areas of modern technology to help develop the Thai economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LTR for highly skilled professionals is available to certain applicants active in 15 specific fields of expertise, with strict application criteria that must be satisfied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Who is eligible for the Long-Term Residency Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be eligible for the LTR Visa for highly skilled professionals, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have a bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher from an accredited university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have at least five years of work experience in a highly skilled field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have an annual income of at least USD 80,000 for the past two years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a valid job offer from a Thai company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants of the Long-Term Residency Visa for highly skilled professionals must also work in a specific industry as approved by the Board of Investment (BOI).<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BOI has approved foreigners with specialized skills in the following 15 highly skilled professional fields to be eligible to apply for the LTR based on being a highly skilled professional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automotive industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality tourism industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agriculture, food, and biotechnology industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation and logistics industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial automation and robotics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aerospace industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biofuels and biochemical industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petrochemical and chemical industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defense industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industries that directly support the circular economy, such as waste fuel production and water resource management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Business Hub (IBH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other industries requiring specialized skills in a particular area, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers in target industries or technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experts in artificial intelligence (AI), digital systems, finance, environment and energy, start-up incubation projects, and trade and investment promotion organizations from abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/thailand-long-term-resident\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8295\">Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa: A Guide to Benefits and Eligibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What are the Benefits of the Long-Term Residency Visa for highly skilled professionals?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LTR Visa for highly skilled professionals offers several benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 10 year visa that offers the ability to live and work for up to 10 years in the country without renewing your visa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly skilled professionals can apply for a fixed rate of 17% for personal income tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax exemption for overseas income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligibility to apply for immigration and work permit services at One Stop Service Center for visa and work permit, saving applicants a lot of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to apply for a Digital Work Permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to bring your spouse and children on dependent visas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/doing-business-in-thailand-restricted-activities\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9103\">start your own business<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to apply for the Thailand Professional Visa for highly skilled professionals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply for the Thai Professional Visa for highly skilled professionals, you must first obtain a <strong>Certificate of Qualification<\/strong> (QEL) from the Board of Investment (<a href=\"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/boi-company-formation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8252\">BOI<\/a>). To obtain a QEL, you must submit an application form and supporting documentation, such as your resume, diploma, and job offer letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have obtained a QEL, you can apply for the LTR Visa at a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Thailand\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_diplomatic_missions_of_Thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thai embassy<\/a> or consulate overseas or an immigration office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few tips for applying for the LTR Visa for highly skilled professionals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the application process early. The application process can take several months, so it is important to start early to avoid any delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that you have all of the required documentation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to answer questions about your work experience and skills. The BOI will often ask follow-up questions or for more information from you as part of the application process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be patient. The BOI may take several weeks to process your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Thoughts<\/strong> about the 10 year Thai visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Long Term Residency Visa for highly skilled professionals is a great option for those looking for a visa to live and work long-term and are active in eligible industries. The visa offers several benefits, including living and working in Thailand with a 10 year visa, tax incentives and access to a Digital Work Permit. The LTR removes many barriers, which can often be problematic for many people and makes living and working much more comfortable for the holders of the LTR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the Long-Term Resident (LTR) application is time-consuming and requires numerous documents\/information from the BOI. There will often be times when applicants receive contradictory feedback from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boi.go.th\/en\/index\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.boi.go.th\/en\/index\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Board of Investment<\/a> (BOI) officers. Our experts have accumulated a lot of experience when applying for an LTR visa and are available to assist you with your application to help make the process as smooth as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Thailand Professional Visa for Highly Skilled Professionals, a 10 year Thai visa.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9124,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[36],"class_list":["post-9123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-visa","tag-visa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9123\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbapartners.com\/th\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}