Stay longer in Thailand. Know the rules. Pick a provider you can trust.
Staylong compares Thailand's eight long-stay visa routes, from the DTV to retirement and LTR, against current rules with official sources and dates. It lists schools and providers with a verification status and the date we last checked them.
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Thailand long-stay visas compared
Eight routes. Each page shows the money, age and paperwork tests with a source on every line.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
5-year visa for remote workers and soft-power activities such as Muay Thai.
Education visa (Non-ED)
For students at approved language schools, universities and accredited courses.
Retirement visa (Non-O)
Yearly extension for people aged 50+ with 800,000 THB or 65,000 THB monthly income.
Long-stay retirement visa (O-A)
One-year retirement visa applied for abroad, with health insurance.
Long-Term Resident visa (LTR)
10-year BOI visa for high earners, wealthy pensioners, investors and skilled professionals.
Thailand Privilege (Elite)
Paid membership visa from 5 to 20 years, no income or age test.
Marriage visa (Non-O)
Yearly extension for people married to a Thai national.
Work visa (Non-B)
For people hired by a Thai company, with a work permit.
Verified providers
We call, visit and check documents before a provider gets the Verified badge.
Latest rule changes
- LTR: Initial rule set published
- LTR: Initial rule set published
- LTR: Initial rule set published
- LTR: Initial rule set published
- LTR: Initial rule set published