LTR Visa- Ive got questions. Please help !!

[craig letvin]

I'm considering getting my LTR VISA-  can anyone suggest a good place to go that will basically do everything for me?

 

[Upnotover]

You might want to post this question in the visa forum, this one has tumbleweeds blowing through it.

[metisdead]

Moving to the Thai Visas forum. 

[DrJack54]

6 hours ago, craig letvin said:

I'm considering getting my LTR VISA-  can anyone suggest a good place to go that will basically do everything for me?

 

You can read the zillion threads re this .

He is one thread

https://aseannow.com/topic/1328779-ltr-visa-how-long-does-it-take-from-applying-to-decision/

 

 

I also looked into this option.

Be aware that you need to meet the requirements. 

 

[BrandonJT]

9 hours ago, craig letvin said:

I'm considering getting my LTR VISA-  can anyone suggest a good place to go that will basically do everything for me?

 

The BOI LTR website has a list of approved agents for work with the BOI.  But as far as "do everything for you." The only thing they can do is take the information that you have to gather yourself and submit it on your behalf.  You still have to get all the information, as the agent won't have access to your bank accounts, your work and tax records, etc.

[Tod Daniels]

I concur with BrandonJT, 👍

 

Go to the boi / LTR website and read the page that has the list of approved agents.

 

https://ltr.boi.go.th/

[DrJack54]

OP, here is thread of one posters experience with assistance from agent. Has several links. 

 

[JimGant]

On 5/20/2025 at 3:09 PM, craig letvin said:

I'm considering getting my LTR VISA-  can anyone suggest a good place to go that will basically do everything for me?

 

What any agent can't do for you -- is take your passport to BoI in Bangkok to finalize matters, and to pay your 50k, and get you new visa stamp from the co-located Immigration. This must be done in person. So, if you live upcountry -- pack your bags. But an agent can do your annual residence report, without you having to go to Bangkok, or to your local Imm office.

[Tod Daniels]

Here's the link that lists the certified agencies approved thru LTR to hawk their visa
https://ltr.boi.go.th/page/ca.html

[ronnie50]

Here's another question. after reading this thread, and the previous thread/link above by Dr Bob.

 

More often I see 'income tax return' as a document required for LTR and particularly LTR-WP. Do we know if an income tax return is mandatory for BOI consideration? In my case, I don't have one, and will be considered a Thai resident for tax purposes by the time (if) I apply. Main source of annual income (occupational pension) is sourced in one country (where I am non-res and don't pay tax), is then sent to a financial institution in a 2nd country (also non-res and non-taxpayer) and finally I remit funds to Thailand, when and how much at my discretion. So no tax returns from anywhere. I do have foreign government tax documents from investments where interest or capital gains have been withheld annually and, of course, I have the proof of the pension income. Is that enough (if it surpasses the 80k)? 

[Presnock]

17 hours ago, ronnie50 said:

Here's another question. after reading this thread, and the previous thread/link above by Dr Bob.

 

More often I see 'income tax return' as a document required for LTR and particularly LTR-WP. Do we know if an income tax return is mandatory for BOI consideration? In my case, I don't have one, and will be considered a Thai resident for tax purposes by the time (if) I apply. Main source of annual income (occupational pension) is sourced in one country (where I am non-res and don't pay tax), is then sent to a financial institution in a 2nd country (also non-res and non-taxpayer) and finally I remit funds to Thailand, when and how much at my discretion. So no tax returns from anywhere. I do have foreign government tax documents from investments where interest or capital gains have been withheld annually and, of course, I have the proof of the pension income. Is that enough (if it surpasses the 80k)? 

just email the BOI or call them and ask and you will get an honest answer.  I had proof of my pension from the US government but they still said that they needed my tax forms - same with health insurance - mine said for hospitalization - unlimited - the BOI needed a letter stating that hospitalizatiion of 50K was covered - a soon as I uploaded (all is done online anyway so no need of an agent) those two documents, within another week I was approved and picked up my LTR while the immigration at BOI cancelled my retirement visa.  for the 1 year provide address, I spent less than 10 minutes at BOI (immigration) for that stamp.

[oldcpu]

I agree with Presnock, ask BoI. They have staff who speak excellent English.

 

I recommend you phone BoI.  My experience is their email reply record is dismal at best, while their phone response is very good.

 

My speculation is if you have no tax returns as income proof, you will have to have very good other records (confirmation) as to your income proof.  I believe BoI like to use income tax returns as income proof as it provides them more confidence someone is not 'scamming' them as to an income that does not exist.

 

In my case, when I applied in January-2023, I provided Boi my year 2020 and year 2021 tax assessment from Canada (which lists my global income).  BoI then asked for my year 2022 tax Canadian tax assessment (where I had not even yet submitted my Canadian 2022 tax return).  It was weeks later before I could obtain the income information/tax slips to file my 2022 Canadian tax return, and weeks more before I could get a Canadian government tax assessment for year 2022 (which lists global income) and then provide that to BoI.  That slowed down my LTR application process.

 

Further, BoI, knowing I was a pensioner (with pensions from Europe and from Canadian Old Age security) asked for my Canadian pension tax slip copy !!  I had to contact them and advise them, I did not get a Canadian pension (yet) as I had deferred the receipt of that pension to age-70.

So BoI were very thorough in what they asked.  I did in the end obtain the LTR-WP.

 

Which I believe, simply points to the usefulness of your contacting BoI, ( by phone )  explain to them your financial situation, and find out early from them, exactly what documents they want in your specific case.

[Presnock]

12 minutes ago, oldcpu said:

I agree with Presnock, ask BoI. They have staff who speak excellent English.

 

I recommend you phone BoI.  My experience is their email reply record is dismal at best, while their phone response is very good.

 

My speculation is if you have no tax returns as income proof, you will have to have very good other records (confirmation) as to your income proof.  I believe BoI like to use income tax returns as income proof as it provides them more confidence someone is not 'scamming' them as to an income that does not exist.

 

In my case, when I applied in January-2023, I provided Boi my year 2020 and year 2021 tax assessment from Canada (which lists my global income).  BoI then asked for my year 2022 tax Canadian tax assessment (where I had not even yet submitted my Canadian 2022 tax return).  It was weeks later before I could obtain the income information/tax slips to file my 2022 Canadian tax return, and weeks more before I could get a Canadian government tax assessment for year 2022 (which lists global income) and then provide that to BoI.  That slowed down my LTR application process.

 

Further, BoI, knowing I was a pensioner (with pensions from Europe and from Canadian Old Age security) asked for my Canadian pension tax slip copy !!  I had to contact them and advise them, I did not get a Canadian pension (yet) as I had deferred the receipt of that pension to age-70.

So BoI were very thorough in what they asked.  I did in the end obtain the LTR-WP.

 

Which I believe, simply points to the usefulness of your contacting BoI, ( by phone )  explain to them your financial situation, and find out early from them, exactly what documents they want in your specific case.

What I think has happened, is that the BOI folks that we meet and discuss our documents but after thuosands of applicants, they have seen  a multitude of different documentation.  They know what the final officials that say yes or no to an applicant based on the documentation.  While it may be valid for what is originally asked for, those officials may not really understand them so that is why we usually recommend that anyone desirring an LTR, just contact the BOI and they should know whether or not you can use a particular document for one of the requirements.  I do wish you good luck and feel privileged that I have the LTR at least for the next 9 years.