Check which Thai long-stay visas you currently qualify for
The Eligibility Checker maps your personal circumstances — age, nationality, income, marital status, employment status, and intended activities in Thailand — to the long-stay visas where you meet all mandatory criteria as of 2026. It does not rank by preference; it shows you the full set of options so you and, if needed, an adviser can choose the best fit.
This is the most comprehensive of the tool suite. It evaluates ten visa categories in parallel and surfaces any that you qualify for that you might not have considered. Many Pattaya residents hold Non-O retirement without realising they also qualify for LTR Wealthy Pensioner — a 10-year visa with multiple-entry rights and no 90-day reporting obligation.
What the checker evaluates
- Age: Non-O retirement requires 50+; LTR Wealthy Pensioner requires 50+; DTV and Non-B have no age floor
- Income and assets: Checked against published thresholds for each visa — see Income Test for detailed breakdown
- Marital status: Non-O marriage requires legally married Thai spouse with documented proof
- Employment: Non-B requires Thai employer; LTR Work-from-Thailand requires foreign employer meeting BOI criteria; DTV supports remote employment
- Health insurance: LTR requires minimum ฿40,000 inpatient coverage; DTV technically requires insurance but enforcement varies
- Criminal record: Clean record required across all categories; some nationalities face additional checks
- Current visa status: In-country visa switching is possible for some combinations but not all
Pattaya-specific eligibility notes
Jomtien Immigration office handles all Chonburi province long-stay extension applications. LTR initial activation involves the BOI office (often in Bangkok), but the eligibility check here covers whether you qualify — not where to apply. For Non-O retirement and marriage extensions, the full process is at Jomtien. For DTV, the initial visa is consulate-issued outside Thailand; first extensions happen at Jomtien.
The LTR option many retirees overlook
The LTR Wealthy Pensioner visa requires ฿80,000/month passive income and ฿40,000/month health insurance coverage. For retirees comfortably above Non-O income thresholds, LTR offers: 10-year validity, multiple-entry without re-entry permits, no 90-day TM47 reporting, and a 17% flat income tax rate on Thai-sourced income. If the checker flags LTR eligibility, see the full comparison at LTR visa page and best visa for retirees over 50.
When eligibility checker results need professional review
The checker works from declared inputs. It cannot verify documents, assess the strength of your income evidence, or account for recent unpublished guidance changes at your target consulate. If the checker shows you are eligible for a premium option like LTR, get a document review before investing in the application — LTR has a ฿10,000 application fee and requires substantial documentation.
If you are borderline on any criterion, professional review before application prevents wasted fees and time.
Further reading: Visa Finder · LTR visa · DTV visa · Non-O retirement · Best visa for digital nomads · Best visa for retirees over 50