Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Long-term resident visas to Thailand for German citizens
Long-term visa, Resident visa, Residence visa
Travel purpose:
Business
, investment
, work
, long stay
, other
Long-term resident visas — what you need to know
For foreign nationals who wish to reside in Thailand for a long time. Suitable for investors, retirees, highly skilled professionals, and other eligible categories. Proof of financial solvency and other criteria are required. The visa allows residence in Thailand for up to 10 years. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
10 years
Fees
฿50,000 (~$1,504)
Which long-term resident visas is best suited for you?
Long-term investment visa
Eligible individuals
Wealthy individual
Visa validity period:
10 years
Extension of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿50,000 (~$1,504)
Retirement long-term visa
Eligible individuals
Retiree, pensioner
Visa validity period:
10 years
Extension of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿50,000 (~$1,504)
Remote work visa
Eligible individuals
Remote worker, overseas company employee
Visa validity period:
10 years
Extension of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿50,000 (~$1,504)
Professional or expert visa
Eligible individuals
Professional, expert, scientist, researcher
Visa validity period:
10 years
Extension of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿50,000 (~$1,504)