Permanent residency in Thailand.
If you are planning to stay in Thailand long term, permanent residency can be a suitable option. Acclime’s visa and immigration team can help you check eligibility and prepare a complete application for submission.
Eligibility criteria
for permanent residency.
To qualify for permanent residency in Thailand, the applicant must typically meet the following criteria:
Earn a monthly salary of up to 80,000 THB, depending on the category and circumstances- Hold higher educational qualifications where relevant
- Have been employed or residing in Thailand for at least three years
- Have paid personal income tax in Thailand for at least three years
- Demonstrate Thai language ability if required during the assessment
Benefits of permanent residency in Thailand.
- No annual visa extensions
- No 90-day reporting requirement
- Able to apply for a work permit
- Able to open a bank account more easily
- Long-term stay in Thailand
- Purchase a condominium without transferring funds from abroad
- Serve as a director of a Thai public company
- Sponsor and apply for extensions of stay for non-Thai family members
- Eligible to apply for Thai citizenship after five years of holding permanent residency (subject to meeting the relevant requirements)
Permanent residency categories.
Applications are generally supported under the following categories:
- Investment category
- Working or business category
- Humanitarian category
This category may apply to individuals with a relationship to a Thai citizen or a foreign national who already holds permanent residency. This may include: –- A legal spouse
- A legal parent
- A child under 20 years old who is unmarried at the time of application
- Expert category
- Exceptional circumstances (considered on a case-by-case basis)
Note that the applicant will also be interviewed by an immigration officer to test their oral Thai skills.
