Does Buying Property in Thailand Get You a Visa?

No. Thailand has no visa you get by buying property, and owning a condo does not give you the right to stay. What property gives you is a base, and some developers include a visa package in the price. These are the routes that work.

1. Visa packages from developers

Several developers in Pattaya include a visa with certain units. The terms change with each sales phase, so treat this list as a starting point and ask us for the current conditions before you reserve. Ask the developer what kind of visa it is and whether it can be renewed after the first year.

Copacabana Coral Reef, Jomtien

A 5-year Thailand Privilege membership with 2- and 3-bedroom units bought on the full-payment option, without the usual discount. Completion is planned for 2028. Project details

Aquarous, Jomtien

A one-year visa, issued when the building is completed (expected in 2027). Project details

Wyndham Jomtien, Na Jomtien

A one-year visa for purchases from 3 million baht. The building is finished and run by Wyndham, with a guaranteed rental return of 6% a year for 8 years. Project details

Skypark Lucean, Jomtien

A one-year visa on units up to 3 million baht. A residence branded by Banyan Tree, completion planned for 2029. Project details

Whale Marina, Na Jomtien

A one-year visa on units up to 3 million baht in a finished building with its own marina. Unit for sale

2. Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite)

A paid membership that comes with a long-stay visa. It is not linked to property, but it is the usual choice for owners who want to come and go freely. Prices in 2026: Gold, 900,000 baht for 5 years; Platinum, 1.5 million for 10 years; Diamond, 2.5 million for 15 years. The entry-level Bronze tier (650,000 baht) has been withdrawn and brought back several times, so check whether it is on sale.

3. LTR visa for wealthy global citizens

A 10-year visa for people with at least USD 1 million in assets, of which at least USD 500,000 is invested in Thailand. Thai property counts as an eligible investment, and there is no income requirement since 2025. The government fee is 50,000 baht. Applications go through the Board of Investment.

4. Retirement visa (age 50+)

You need 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account or a monthly income of at least 65,000 baht. Property you own does not count towards the requirement, but it gives you an address in Thailand.

5. Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

A 5-year visa with stays of up to 180 days per entry, for remote workers, freelancers and people taking courses such as Muay Thai or Thai cooking. You need 500,000 baht in savings, and the fee is 10,000 baht. You cannot work for Thai employers or Thai clients on it.

Visa rules change often: the visa-free stay was cut to 30 days in September 2026 (what changed). Check the current requirements with the Thai embassy in your country before you apply. Tell us which route you are considering and we will pick projects that fit it.