Visatiq is a private service. The site is not a government body, does not represent the Government of Thailand and is not affiliated with it. The visa is issued solely by the competent Thai authority. The official fee is paid to the authorities and is not part of the payment to the site. Visatiq's service fee is shown separately, before payment. There is no guarantee that the application will be approved, and the decision rests solely with the authorities.

Which visa suits a long stay in Thailand? (2026 guide)

Last checked: 19.10.2026

Thailand offers several long-stay tracks. Which one fits depends on three things: whether you work and from where, how old you are, and how much capital or income you can show.

Quick comparison
#	Visa	Duration	Capital or cost	Who it suits
1	DTV	5 years, up to 180 days per entry	A balance of 500,000 THB in each of the last three months. Fee in Israel: 1,500 ₪ (as of 2.10.2026)	Remote workers and freelancers, spouses and children up to age 20, and participants in activities such as Muay Thai, subject to the embassy's requirements
2	Retirement (O-A)	1 year	800,000 THB, or income of 65,000 THB per month. Basic fee 5,000 THB	Age 50+, without work
3	LTR	10 years	A fee of 50,000 THB per person on issuance	High-net-worth, high-income individuals, under the BOI's conditions
4	Privilege	5 to 20 years	Paid membership, from 650,000 THB (as of 19.10.2026)	For those who prefer a one-time paid track, with no income or age requirements

What changed for Israelis from 31 August 2026

A DTV application is submitted through the official e-Visa portal, and in Israel through the Royal Thai Embassy in Herzliya Pituach.
Instead of a document showing your current location, proof of permanent residence (the ID appendix, "sefach") is required.
A certificate of no criminal record was added. The certificate has no defined validity period. We strongly recommend submitting it with your application as close as possible to the submission date, and no later than 7 days after it is issued. The requirement is very new, and the authorities have not yet published clear rules on how long the certificate remains valid.
Applications paid for before 31 August 2026 are processed under the previous rules.

And what about entering without a visa?

From 15 September 2026, visa-free entry is for up to 30 days, for tourism purposes only, and up to twice per calendar year. Anyone planning to stay longer than that or to come more than twice a year needs a suitable visa. For every entry you must fill in the digital TDAC form free of charge on the official website, up to 3 days before arrival. More on the exemption.

How to choose

Remote workers or freelancers: the DTV is usually the relevant track.
Age 50 or older, without work: retirement visa.
High capital or income, and you want ten years: LTR.
Prefer a one-time paid track: Privilege.

Eligibility is determined solely by the Thai authority.

Health insurance

We recommend buying health and travel insurance for every trip abroad; for a long stay, it's worth getting a policy designed for long stays.

Official fee vs. service fee

The official fee is set by Thailand, is non-refundable and is not up to us. Visatiq's service fee, if you choose the service, will be shown separately and clearly before payment. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Common mistakes

Choosing a visa based on what "everyone does" rather than on your own situation.
Applying without a bank statement that meets the required amount and holding period.
Not writing your details exactly as they appear in your passport. Once the application is submitted, it cannot be corrected, and the fee is not refunded.
Staying long-term without checking the tax implications. It's worth consulting a tax advisor.

This article is general information, not personal advice. Rules change, so always verify against the official website before applying. Visatiq is not a government body. The official fee is separate from the service fee.

Official sources

Last checked: 19.10.2026. Rules change, so always verify against the official source before applying.