Does buying a condominium in Thailand give me a visa?

No. None of the official programme pages we read grants a visa for owning a home. Property can count towards the investment that one programme, the Long-Term Resident visa, requires.

How much property do I need for the LTR visa?

For the Wealthy Global Citizen category: an investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000, which can be Thai property held in your own name, and assets of at least USD 1 million. For a Wealthy Pensioner whose passive income is between USD 40,000 and USD 80,000 a year: an investment of USD 250,000, which can also be property.

Does Thailand Privilege membership require buying property?

Its membership page lists packages by fee and length, from 650,000 baht for five years, and does not mention property.

Can I stay long term on a Destination Thailand Visa because I own a home?

The visa is for remote work and for certain activities in Thailand, not for owning property. It is valid for five years and allows 180 days per entry.

Visas and long stays for property owners in Thailand

Buying property in Thailand does not give you a right to live there. None of the official programme pages we read grants a visa for owning a home.

One programme counts property: the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for Wealthy Global Citizens requires an investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000, and Thai property held in the applicant's own name can be that investment.

Last reviewed 12 November 2026 · Sources

Long-stay programmes at a glance

Programme	Length	Main requirement	Does property count?
LTR visa, Wealthy Global Citizen	ten years	Assets of at least USD 1 million and an investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000.	Yes, as the investment.
LTR visa, Wealthy Pensioner	ten years	Age 50 or over and passive income of at least USD 80,000 a year.	Only for the lower income band, as the extra investment.
Thailand Privilege	five years to 20 years	A membership fee, from 650,000 baht to 5 million baht.	Not mentioned.
Destination Thailand Visa	five years, 180 days per entry	Remote work or a listed activity, and funds of at least 500,000 baht.	Not mentioned.

Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa

Run by the Board of Investment. Two of its categories can involve property.

Wealthy Global Citizen

Assets of at least USD 1 million.
An investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000 in the applicant's name: Thai government bonds, direct investment in a Thai company, Thai property, or a mix.
The investment must already be made when you apply.

Wealthy Pensioner

Age 50 or over, with passive income of at least USD 80,000 a year.
With passive income between USD 40,000 and USD 80,000: an additional investment of USD 250,000, which can be Thai property.

The visa runs ten years, and the processing fee is 50,000 baht per person when collected in Thailand. Health insurance or an equivalent is also required.

Check before you buy for this purpose. The programme page says “Thai property held in the applicant's name”. It does not say how a leasehold is treated or how the property is valued. Ask the LTR unit of the Board of Investment about your case before relying on a purchase.

Thailand Privilege

A paid membership programme. Its page lists packages from 650,000 baht for five years to 5 million baht for 20 years (the last by invitation). Property is not part of the requirements shown.

Destination Thailand Visa

For remote workers and for people taking part in listed activities in Thailand, and their spouses and children. It is valid for five years with multiple entries, allows a stay of 180 days per entry, and asks for proof of funds of at least 500,000 baht. Fees and document lists differ from one embassy to another.

Before you apply

Requirements change. Read the official page on the day you apply: LTR visa, Thailand Privilege, and your Royal Thai Embassy for the Destination Thailand Visa.
This page covers only these programmes. Other visas, such as those for retirement, work or family, have their own rules; ask your Royal Thai Embassy.
A visa and a title are separate matters: what you can own is in Can foreigners buy property in Thailand?

Questions

Does buying a condominium in Thailand give me a visa?: No. None of the official programme pages we read grants a visa for owning a home. Property can count towards the investment that one programme, the Long-Term Resident visa, requires.
How much property do I need for the LTR visa?: For the Wealthy Global Citizen category: an investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000, which can be Thai property held in your own name, and assets of at least USD 1 million. For a Wealthy Pensioner whose passive income is between USD 40,000 and USD 80,000 a year: an investment of USD 250,000, which can also be property.
Does Thailand Privilege membership require buying property?: Its membership page lists packages by fee and length, from 650,000 baht for five years, and does not mention property.
Can I stay long term on a Destination Thailand Visa because I own a home?: The visa is for remote work and for certain activities in Thailand, not for owning property. It is valid for five years and allows 180 days per entry.

More guides

Sources

Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa: categories and requirements Thailand Board of Investment. Read 12 November 2026.
Thailand Privilege membership packages Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.. Read 12 November 2026.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Read 12 November 2026.