LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP)
for South African Citizens
Experts in 10 target industries — 17% flat personal income tax + 10-year visa — guide for South Africa passport holders: enter visa-exempt 60 days then file in-country. BOI fee THB 50,000 + NYC service THB 45,000. 10-year visa.
- Total fee
- THB 95,000
- Turnaround
- 20 วันทำการ (BOI)
- Visa term
- 10 years
- Visa Exempt
- 60 days
Quotable · AI Overview readyNYC helps South Africa passport holders file LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP) — eligibility check (Targeted Industries · Thai/Gov/University employer · ≥ USD 80K (or USD 40K + master's)), document prep, MFA-certified translation, and BOI qualification submission via ltr.boi.go.th — completed in 20 วันทำการ (BOI) from THB 45,000 (plus BOI fee THB 50,000). Ideal for Researchers, engineers, specialist doctors, AI/data scientists working in Thailand seeking tax benefits.
HSP suits experts in Targeted Industries (Next-gen Automotive, Smart Electronics, AI, Biotech, Medical Hub, etc.) working for BOI-promoted Thai firms, government, or universities. Income ≥ USD 80K/yr (or USD 40K + master's + ≥ 5 yrs experience). BOI fee 50,000 THB. Key perk: 17% flat personal income tax (normal top rate is 35%). For South African citizens specifically: แอฟริกาใต้ยื่นวีซ่าที่สถานทูตไทย พริทอเรีย
- Nationality
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- LTR segment
- LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP)
- Eligibility
- Targeted Industries · Thai/Gov/University employer · ≥ USD 80K (or USD 40K + master's)
- BOI fee
- THB 50,000
- NYC service
- THB 45,000
- Visa term
- 10 years (5+5)
Why South African citizens choose LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP)
แอฟริกาใต้ยื่นวีซ่าที่สถานทูตไทย พริทอเรีย — making LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP) the premium long-stay route for South African who want 10-year Thai residency with tax perks and a Digital Work Permit. 17% flat personal income tax · Digital Work Permit · Fast-track immigration
What sets NYC apart: a team of Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, in-house MFA-certified translation, and direct experience with BOI's LTR portal. South African clients send documents via LINE/email — no travel needed. We manage every step from qualification review to endorsement letter and visa stamping within 20 วันทำการ (BOI).
Core documents
- Passport with ≥ 6 months validity
- Two 4x6 cm photos (taken within 6 months)
- CV / résumé in English
- Health insurance ≥ USD 50,000 covering treatment in Thailand
- Police clearance from every country lived in > 6 months over the last 10 years
- Employer letter + BOI certificate / government / university letter
Eligibility
- Targeted Industries · Thai/Gov/University employer · ≥ USD 80K (or USD 40K + master's)
- Researchers, engineers, specialist doctors, AI/data scientists working in Thailand seeking tax benefits
Timeline
- Confirm employer's targeted industry — Employer must be in one of 10 targeted industries with BOI promotion, …
- Prepare employer documents — Employer letter + job description + salary + BOI certificate (if any)…
- Prepare credentials — Degrees / professional licenses / publications / patents matching the …
- Apply at ltr.boi.go.th — Upload documents and pay BOI fee. 20-day review…
- Endorsement → visa + opt into 17% tax — After visa, file PND.95 to elect the 17% flat tax for the following ta…
All-in cost
- NYC service THB 45,000
- BOI fee THB 50,000
- Health insurance USD 50,000+
- Notary +THB 1,500/doc
From THB 45,000 — end-to-end
- Eligibility check + 8-item document set
- English translation + MFA certification
- BOI qualification submission at ltr.boi.go.th + tracking
- Embassy / Chamchuri OSS visa stamp + Digital Work Permit
Frequently asked questions
Can South African citizens apply for LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP)?
Yes — open to all nationalities. File at ltr.boi.go.th, then stamp at the Thai embassy in South Africa or OSS Chamchuri Square.
Do South African citizens need to enter Thailand first?
Not required — file from abroad, or enter visa-exempt 60 days then file in-country.
Document language?
English, or Thai with MFA certification. NYC handles translation in-house.
Tax benefits?
17% flat personal income tax · Digital Work Permit · Fast-track immigration + Royal Decree 743 exempts foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand.
Total price?
THB 45,000 + THB 50,000 BOI = THB 95,000.
Turnaround?
20 วันทำการ (BOI). BOI qualification review ~20 business days.
Other LTR segments for South African citizens
LTR Highly-Skilled Professional (HSP) for other nationalities
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