Long-Term Resident (LTR) and Smart Visa — Document Preparation
Preparation of the qualification evidence behind LTR and Smart Visa applications: income and asset records, employment history, degrees, professional certificates and health insurance, translated and certified for the reviewing agency.
Who needs this
- Wealthy global citizens, pensioners and work-from-Thailand professionals seeking long-term status
- Highly skilled professionals in the targeted industries
- Executives and specialists recruited by companies operating in promoted sectors
Documents to prepare
- Passport and current visa or entry recordInclude all pages showing Thai entries where requested
- Income and asset evidenceTax returns, payslips, dividend records or investment statements for the required period
- Employment verificationEmployer letters showing role, tenure and remuneration, certified where the agency requires
- Degrees and professional certificatesTranslated and legalised where issued outside Thailand
- Health insurance meeting the stated coveragePolicy documents showing coverage amount and validity period
Step-by-step process
- 1. Map the applicant to a qualification categoryEach category has its own evidence thresholds; the category decides the whole document list.Handled by: Applicant + our team · Typical time: 1–3 business days
- 2. Collect financial and employment evidenceMulti-year records are gathered and gaps identified early.Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: 1–3 weeks
- 3. Translate and certify foreign documentsNotarisation and legalisation are arranged where the reviewing agency requires certified copies.Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 1–3 weeks
- 4. Compile and submit the qualification packDocuments are uploaded through the official portal with a consistent index.Handled by: Applicant + our team · Typical time: 1 week
- 5. Respond to queries and complete visa issuanceAdditional evidence is supplied on request, then the visa is endorsed at the designated service point.Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: Depends on the agency's review cycle
Overall timing
Evidence assembly commonly runs 3–8 weeks depending on how quickly foreign records can be obtained and legalised; agency review adds further time and varies case by case.
Advice from our team
- Start with the hardest document — usually overseas tax records or legalised degrees
- Keep figures consistent across tax filings, payslips and bank statements
- Insurance must meet the stated coverage on the day of review, not just at purchase
Things to watch out for
- Qualification thresholds are revised from time to time; verify current criteria before starting
- Incomplete financial history is the most common cause of long delays
- No adviser can guarantee qualification — the reviewing agency decides
Frequently asked questions
Can family members be included?
Dependants can generally be included, with relationship documents translated and certified as required.
Do foreign degrees need legalisation?
Frequently yes. Requirements vary by category and by the issuing country.
How long is the status valid?
Validity and renewal conditions are set by the programme rules; confirm the current terms before applying.
Let our team handle the whole process
Prefer not to run the paperwork yourself? Our team can handle the whole chain — document review, translation, notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, embassy steps and courier delivery of the originals. Tell us the destination country and the authority that will receive the file, and we will map out the exact steps and realistic timing for your case before any work starts.
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- Indicative price
- Contact us for a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
- Turnaround
- 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
- What you receive
- Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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