Do LTR visa holders in Thailand need to stay continuously for 10 years to maintain their visa rights?

LTR Visa Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Long-term Visa BOI Regulations

Apr 28, 2024

8 months ago

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This is posted on BOI LTR  website. Does this mean one has to stay in Thailand continually  for 10 years?? THIS IS A GENTLE REMINDER THAT ALL LTR VISA HOLDERS HAVE RECEIVED THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A 10-YEAR VISA/STAY PERMIT. HOWEVER, PLEASE KINDLY NOTE THAT THE PERIOD OF THE STAY PERMIT ON THE PASSPORT MUST

CONTINUE SEAMLESSLY TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHTS TO THE 10-YEAR VISA. IF YOU SWITCH TO ANOTHER TYPE OF VISA TO ENTER THE KINGDOM OR IF YOU FAIL TO MAINTAIN YOUR LTR VISA PERIOD, THIS MEANS YOU HAVE WAIVED THE RIGHT TO PRESERVE THIS 10-YEAR RIGHT BY LAW. THE IMMIGRATION BUREAU HAS RECENTLY INFORMED US THAT THIS WILL RESULT IN THE TERMINATION OF YOUR LTR VISA.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the stipulations surrounding the LTR visa in Thailand, specifically indicating that holders must maintain continuous possession of their visa to preserve their rights for a 10-year stay permit. If holders switch to another type of visa or fail to maintain their LTR visa, they risk losing these rights, as reiterated by recent advice from the Immigration Bureau.

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Marty *********

I would just love to hear the stories that prompted the BOI to post this message 🤣

8 months ago

Ken ***********

PLEASE DO NOT POST TEXTS IN ALL CAPS. IT IS VERY ANNOYING.

8 months ago

Rai **********

@Ken ******

same, a screenshot will do instead.

Rick ********

same as you Ken!

Ken ***********

regardless. A post in all caps is annoying and impolite

8 months ago

Rajeev ********

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@Ken ******

I just copy/pasted from the website..

8 months ago

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Jon **********

Why are you shouting 🙂

8 months ago

Rajeev ********

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@Jon *********

just a copy/paste from the site

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Brandon ************

It means don't apply for another visa and enter Thailand with it. Don't get a new passport and then fail to transfer your stamp. Don't do anything else that invalidates your visa. Same as any other visa or extension.

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