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What documentation do I need to provide for proof of income when applying for the Wealthy Pensioner LTR Visa in Thailand?

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Mar 26, 2025

5 days ago

Ken *********

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Hello

I want to apply for the Wealthy Pensioner LTR Visa. I meet the requirements,but not clear on what documentation I should provide for proof of income.   I am a US citizen.  I am thinking providing my 2024 form 1040 tax return with the pension section highlighted and my 2024 1099s for my pensions.   Make sense?   Good plan?   Appreciate any suggestions you may have.

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A US citizen looking to apply for the Wealthy Pensioner LTR Visa is uncertain about the required documentation for proof of income. Suggestions from the community include providing the 2024 Form 1040 tax return with a highlighted pension section and 2024 1099s for pensions. Others recommend using an agency for assistance and mention that the BOI may ask for documentation of two years of passive income. Community members also share their personal experiences with the document submission process, emphasizing the importance of providing clear and organized proof of income, and even discuss the necessity of photos for the application.

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Lucia *********

I am applying for the LTR, the BOI is pretty easy and don’t require an agent as BOI kinda serve as your agent. They like to see your tax returns, SSA & 1099s, the problem I am having is not being able to produce 1099 for passive rental income even though it’s shown on my tax return and I provide copy of lease agreement and monthly bank statements showing direct deposits from my tenant. They like seeing 1099 because it’s easy for them to understand, any suggestion from anyone who had gone through the same situation?

4 days ago

Ken *********

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Sorry all, but one more question. Is it necessary to provide a passport size photo taken in business attire without glasses? Not a big deal but just wondering if necessary for initial application process.

4 days ago

Ken *********

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All,

Many thanks for your responses and recommendations. One comment that struck me was BOI may ask for two years of passive (read retirement) income. I hav been retired for one year. Is it common for BOI to ask for two years or is one year of documentation sufficient? Hopefully it is. Thanks again everybody.