Thailand offers two long stay routes for investors and high net worth applicants, the Long Term Resident visa run by the Board of Investment and the Thailand Privilege membership. Filipino nationals can apply to both. This page sets out the routes and the figures to confirm.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Both routes are open to applicants of any nationality, so Philippine passport holders can apply. The qualifying tests are financial and documentary rather than nationality based. You show assets, investment or membership fees, health insurance and a clean record.
The Long Term Resident visa is aimed at wealthy global citizens, retirees, remote workers and skilled professionals. The Thailand Privilege membership is a fee based programme that grants long stay privileges. Confirm the current category list with the Board of Investment.
Under the Long Term Resident wealthy global citizen category, an applicant shows at least USD 1,000,000 in global assets and makes a qualifying investment of at least USD 500,000 in Thai assets such as government bonds, property or a Thai company. The personal income test that once applied to this category was removed, so passive income earners are no longer blocked by income structure alone.
The Thailand Privilege membership is the alternative for those who prefer a paid membership rather than an asset based test. Membership tiers and their fees are set by the programme operator and change from time to time, so confirm the current packages with the official source rather than relying on older figures.
The Long Term Resident visa is first granted for five years and can be extended for a further five years if the qualifying conditions are still met, giving a possible ten years. Processing depends on document review and endorsement by the Board of Investment.
Thailand Privilege membership is usually issued once the fee is paid and checks clear. Neither route is a grant of citizenship. Both are residence and long stay permissions.
Costs differ sharply between the two routes. The Long Term Resident route ties up capital in a qualifying Thai investment, while the Privilege route is a membership fee. Add health insurance, government charges and professional fees to either.
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| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Resident, global assets test | USD 1,000,000 | Wealthy global citizen category |
| Long Term Resident, qualifying investment | From USD 500,000 | Thai bonds, property or company |
| Health insurance or deposit | USD 50,000 cover or USD 100,000 deposit | Confirm current options with the BOI |
| Thailand Privilege membership | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Fee set by the programme operator |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Long Term Resident Visa Unit publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Both the Long Term Resident visa and the Thailand Privilege membership are open to all nationalities, including Filipinos. The tests are financial and documentary. Confirm requirements with the Board of Investment.
No. Both are long stay residence routes, not citizenship. The Long Term Resident visa runs for up to ten years in two terms of five years. Confirm the current rules with the Board of Investment.
The personal income test that once applied to the wealthy global citizen category was removed, so applicants with passive income are no longer blocked by income structure alone. Confirm the current criteria with the Board of Investment.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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