Immigration

Thailand Permanent Residence (PR)

We assist eligible long-term residents with Thailand Permanent Residence (PR) applications, document preparation, and Immigration submission in line with annual quota requirements.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Foreign nationals who have lived and worked in Thailand long-term.

Holders of Non-Immigrant visas (commonly Non-B or Non-O) with continuous extensions.

Executives, professionals, investors, or family members of Thai nationals.

Applicants seeking long-term stability without annual visa renewals.

Key Requirements

3-year continuous stay

Continuous stay in Thailand for at least 3 consecutive years on the same visa category prior to application.

Category eligibility

Meet category-specific criteria (Employment / Investment / Family / Expert).

Income & tax history

Sufficient income, tax payment history, and employment stability.

Thai language interview

Ability to speak and understand basic Thai (interview required).

Clean record

Clean criminal record and good conduct.

Annual quota window

Applications are accepted once per year within the official quota period.

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport & visa history

Showing continuous stay.

Work permit(s)

Full period of employment.

Income tax returns (PND 91)

Usually past 3 years.

Employment certificate

From Thai employer.

Salary slips / bank statements

Proof of income.

Police clearance certificate

From Thailand & home country.

Yes (if foreign-issued)

Marriage / birth certificates (if applicable)

For family-based PR.

Yes (if foreign-issued)

Medical certificate

Issued in Thailand.

Application forms & photos

Immigration format.

Average Processing Time

12–18 months

Processing can extend to 24 months depending on case and quota.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Permanent Residence Certificate

Official PR approval documentation.

Alien Registration Book (Blue Book)

Registration record for PR holders.

PR benefits activation

Eligibility to apply for a Thai ID for foreigners and no requirement for annual visa extensions.

On-going Compliance Requirements

To remain compliant as a PR holder:

5-year reporting

Report residence every 5 years to Immigration.

Address updates

Notify Immigration of address changes.

Re-entry permit

Obtain a re-entry permit when traveling abroad.

Maintain lawful conduct

Maintain lawful conduct in Thailand and apply for endorsement if changing employment (where applicable).

Government Agencies Involved

The PR process involves multi-agency review and approvals:

Thai Immigration Bureau

Main authority processing PR applications.

Ministry of Interior (MOI)

Final approval authority.

Royal Thai Police (Special Branch)

Background and security checks.

Ministry of Labour / Revenue Department

Employment and tax verification.

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