Is the Thailand LTR visa tax-exempt and how does it compare to the retirement visa?

Thailand visa options LTR visa Retirement visa Tax exemptions Immigration Visa requirements Foreign income taxation Health insurance 90-day reporting

Jan 3, 2025

6 days ago

Terary **********

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It's time to do a new visa.

I am considering the LTR or the retirement visa.

The appeal of the LTR, from what I understand, no taxes?

The visa is a little pricey but over ten years, the per year price is very reasonable especially if you consider it gets me out of doing any tax nonsense.

The appeal of the retirement visa is that it's cheap and there are a lot of "help" available. 

Does anybody know the LTR is immune to taxation?

Any other opinions?

DTV is great but I fail to see how its better than the retirenment visa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the choice between the LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa and the retirement visa in Thailand. The LTR visa is attractive due to its tax exemptions on foreign income, no requirement for 90-day reporting, and long validity (10 years for a reasonable annual cost). The retirement visa is cheaper and offers more support for applicants but involves more bureaucracy. Several comments from users clarify that while LTR holders enjoy significant benefits, they should be cautious about potential tax residency implications. Overall, those eligible for the LTR visa highly recommend it for its convenience and long-term advantages.

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Marty *********

I have a pensioner LTR. The way they word it is that you are not taxed on any money brought into Thailand. Federal US pensions are tax exempt by the dual tax treaty. I do plan on filing a tax return for the first time. Once I see how it works for LTR visas then I will better know what to do in subsequent years.

Surprisingly I really like not doing 90 day reports.

The cost over 10 years was about the same as my OA visa depending on how you look at it.

There is a health insurance requirement. The insurance requirement didn’t affect me because I already had Thai insurance for my OA visa. It’s something to consider

5 days ago

Terary **********

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@Marty ********

Good to know. Thank you.

5 days ago

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Terary **********

Helen ********

The LTR is the best if you qualify. If you travel a lot the DTV is easier and a bit cheaper. You don't have to deal with yearly extensions or pay for re-entry permits so in the end it's cheaper. It's valid for 5 years so more flexibility if you go somewhere and end up getting stuck for an extra month or two, you don't have to be back for that yearly date. Also lower financial requirements and you don't have to keep funds in a Thai bank. If you don't travel the benefit would just be on the financial side.

5 days ago

Todd *********

If eligible for LTR, it’s an absolute no brainer. By far the best visa Thailand has ever offered. Tax free on foreign income, no 90 day reporting, fast track at airport, multi-entry, 10 years you don’t need to see immigration. For $150 USD/year. It’s astounding really.

5 days ago

Terary **********

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@Todd ********

I was planned to provide my tax returns from the past two years which should satisfy the income requirement.

5 days ago

Todd *********

@Terary *********

it should be perfectly adequate

5 days ago

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David *******

I found this advert on facebook

5 days ago

David *******

How much did they charge for the ltv, i read you are exempt from taxes too

5 days ago

Marty *********

@David ******

50,000 baht for 10 years

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Tim *******

i got LTR visa and my understanding is foreign income is tax exempt but im not sure it gives us a free pass may still need to file if a tax resident (if i do or not is another Q) ltr also has no 90d reporting (ann only) and fast track at airport)

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