What is Thailand Elite Visa?
The Thailand Elite Visa is a Privilege Entry Visa given to Thailand Privilege Card members. It is categorized as a long-term tourist visa allowing residency in Thailand along with benefits for a period between 5, 10, or 15 years (with a 20-year package only available via invitation) depending on the chosen package in exchange for a membership fee. Thailand Privilege Visa program is managed by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Ltd under the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
- The Thai Elite Visa is a 5-year renewable multiple-entry visa with an extendable 1-year length of stay per each entry
- The Thai Elite visa holder can have an uninterrupted stay in Thailand without the usual need to leave the country every 90 days as with the other visa types.
- The Elite Visa holder can utilize the privilege points to be represented by the Thailand Elite staff on the 90-day reporting as required by Thai Immigration.
- Thailand Elite card holders will receive expedited immigration formalities and passport control processing when arriving in Thailand
Thailand Elite Visa Qualifications
The applicant for the Elite visa program must have and maintain to have the following qualifications:
- No visa overstay records in Thailand
- Be allowed to stay in Thailand in accordance with the immigration laws or any related law of Thailand
- Hold a foreign passport from an accepted country
- Do not have been declared a person of unsound mind, incompetence, or quasi-incompetence; and
- Do not have been sentenced by a judgment of imprisonment in any countries (except for an offense committed through negligence)
- Eligible countries (citizen from an eligible country, non-sanctioned countries*)
- Application must Approved by Immigration
- Payment of the membership fees of the selected program
- Applicants with Non-O (Volunteer), ED Visa and NON-Imm (Medical Treatment) visa must disclose their visas and may have to provide additional documents.
There are different Thailand Elite membership programs available to obtain a Thailand Elite Visa, each varying in validity, benefits, and cost, as follows:
1. Thailand Privilege Visa: GOLD Package
A 5-year membership program granting a multi-entry visa for the same duration, complemented by a suite of privileges designed to enhance and simplify your life in Thailand.
– Membership program validity of 5 years
– Provides a 5-year multiple entry visa
– It costs 900,000 Thai Baht with no annual fee
– Provides 20 privilege points per year
– No age restriction; Elite members can apply at any age
2. Thailand Privilege Visa: PLATINUM Package
A 10-year membership that includes a visa valid for the entire duration, along with a wealth of exclusive privileges. Enroll with your family and enjoy a 500,000THB discount per family member.
– Membership program validity of 10 years
– Provides a 5-year multiple entry visa, renewable for another 5 years
– It costs 1.5 million Thai baht with no annual fee (main applicant)
– It costs 1 million Thai baht with no annual fee for additional applicants
– Provides 35 privilege points per year
– No age restriction; members can apply at any age
3. Thailand Privilege Visa: DIAMOND Package
A 15-year membership that includes a visa valid for the entire duration, along with a wealth of exclusive privileges.
– Membership program validity of 15 years
– Provides a 5-year multiple entry visa, renewable for another 5 years twice through the 15-year membership duration
– It costs 2.5 million Thai Baht with no annual fee (main applicant)
– It costs 1.5 million Thai Baht with no annual fee (additional applicant)
– Provides 55 privilege points per year
– No age restriction; members can apply at any age
4. Thailand Privilege Visa: RESERVE Package
An exclusive, invitation-only 20-year membership. Experience the pinnacle of Thailand Elite offerings with unparalleled services, reserved for a select few.
– Membership program validity of 20 years or more
– Provides a 5-year multiple entry visa, renewable another 5 years thrice throughout the 20-year membership duration. After the 20 years is up, Thailand Elite members can apply for another 5-year visa
– It costs 5 million Thai Baht with no annual fee
– Provides 120 privilege points per year
– Only available to applicants via an invitation
– No age restriction; members can apply at any age provided they have the invitation
If you are interested in applying for the Elite Visa or require further details, please feel free to contact us at email: info@tplaw.asia