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LTR Visa Application Playbook: Every Document, Every Step, Every Trap — With Real Application Templates

The BOI says 20 working days. Reality is 3-4 months. This playbook maps every step, every document, and every pitfall to get you through in 12 weeks.

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Jun 19, 2026 · 12 min read

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Executive Summary

Real timeline is 12 weeks (3 months), not the BOI's stated 20 working days
Order criminal background check 8 weeks before submission — it expires after 6 months
Health insurance must explicitly state coverage in Thailand — worldwide alone gets rejected
All PDFs must be under 2MB — the portal silently rejects oversized files
WFT employers must have $50M+ revenue over 3 years — verify before applying

The LTR Visa Application Takes 20 Working Days on Paper — Here's Why It Actually Takes 3-4 Months and How to Cut That in Half

The Board of Investment's website says "20 working days" for qualification endorsement.

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Sources & Verification

LTR visa processing fee: THB 50,000 for 10-year visa collected in Thailand — BOI LTR Portal Official PricingSource
BOI qualification endorsement takes 20 working days — BOI LTR Application ProcessSource
WFT employer must have $50M revenue over 3 years — BOI LTR Types and CriteriaSource
LTR holders report annually, not every 90 days — BOI LTR Reporting RequirementsSource
Work permit fee THB 3,000/year for LTR holders — BOI LTR Work Permit ProcessSource