Thailand golden visa.

The lowest minimum is USD 500,000, for Thai government bonds. Other routes: direct investment in a Thai company (USD 500,000) and property in Thailand (USD 500,000). Fees come on top.

3 routes: Thai government bonds, direct investment in a Thai company and property in Thailand. You need only one.

The LTR pages do not set a minimum number of days in Thailand. Holders file a report once a year instead of every 90 days.

The LTR pages do not describe a path to permanent residence.

The visa is valid for 10 years, but the first permission to stay is 5 years. Yes, for 5 more years if you still meet every condition, including the USD 500,000 investment.

THB 50,000 per person for the 10-year visa when collected in Thailand. At Thai embassies the fee may be higher. The BOI check itself is free.

Wealthy Global Citizens can apply for a digital work permit, which costs THB 3,000 a year.

Open to citizens of any other country. People with at least USD 1 million in assets who have already invested USD 500,000 in Thailand, and who hold health insurance of at least USD 50,000 (or USD 100,000 in the bank).

A legal spouse and children under 20 can get dependant visas, up to 4 dependants in total. Unmarried partners cannot.

Online through the LTR system of the Board of Investment. Once approved, the visa is issued in Bangkok or at a Thai embassy or consulate. The qualification check takes about 20 working days, then 1 to 3 working days for pre-approval.