Thailand Elite Visa
Thailand Elite Visa is one of the long-term visas classified as “Privilege Entry Visa”(PE) under the supervision of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports established by the Thai government. Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., has the status of a state-owned enterprise that acts as management which issues the membership card for the visa term of 5, 10, and 20 years by giving the prerogative for tourist visa type for foreigners who are members and needed to have a long-term visa to stay in Thailand with good priority and excellence.
New Updates:
- Upgrading from Elite Easy Access membership to Elite Superiority Extension or Elite Ultimate Privilege can be done any time 3 months before the membership expires. Check the How to Upgrade Your Thailand Elite Visa page.
- For the most recent updates on the program, check https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-elite-visa-news-and-updates
Thailand Elite Visa Cost
1. Gold Membership
Embark on a life of value with our Gold Membership, enriching your Thailand experience through a diverse selection of living choices.
- Membership Fee: THB 900,000 (Including VAT)
- Membership Duration: 5 years
- Earn 20 Points annually
2. Platinum Membership
Delve into your desired living experience with our Platinum Membership, extending your stay and offering an expanded array of choices.
- Membership Fee: THB 1,500,000 (Including VAT)
- Membership Duration: 10 years
- Additional Membership Fee: THB 1,000,000 (Including VAT/Each)
- Accumulate 35 Points per year
3. Diamond Membership
Redefined luxury living awaits with our Diamond Membership, providing a maximum 15-year stay and exclusive privileges tailored to your desires.
- Membership Fee: THB 2,500,000 (Including VAT)
- Membership Duration: 15 years
- Additional Membership Fee: THB 1,500,000 (Including VAT/Each)
- Receive 55 Points per year
4. Reserve Membership
The Reserve Card is the most exclusive offering, delivering luxury beyond measure. This package is exclusively offered to applicants via invitation.
- Membership Fee: THB 5,000,000 (Including VAT)
- Membership Duration: 20 years
- Additional Membership Fee: THB 2,000,000 (Including VAT/Each)
- Enjoy 120 Points annually
Check the Thai Elite Visa Cost from Thaiembassy.com.
How to become a Thailand Elite Member
(General information and requirements)
- Thailand Elite visa holders are not allowed to work and study in Thailand.
- If the applicant overstays in Thailand, a person with an overstaying record cannot apply(Rejected) then have to leave the country to clear the record.
Qualifications of the Applicant
- Not having been a suspect of any criminal offense in any country except for an offense committed to negligence.
- Not having been adjudicated bankrupt.
- Not having been declared as a person of unsound mind, incompetence, or quasi-incompetent.
- Being allowed to stay in Thailand in accordance with the immigration laws or any other related laws of Thailand.
- Holding a foreign passport.
- The applicant’s age depends on each package’s requirement.
**Please carefully check terms and conditions.
Documents Required (for Applying)
- Copy of the 1st page of your passport. (JPEG image)
- A copy of every Thailand stamp in your passport.
- The passport must have at least 3 blank pages for visa stamp, the observation page is inapplicable.
- Completed application form (6-8pages)
- Properly scanned copy, with handwritten signature (same as passport)
- One passport size photograph (JPEG file preferred)
- Photographs must have a light color, plain background with a full-face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses.
- Passport size 2X2 inch (The photo should be a color photo 35-45 mm in width, close up of your face measuring between 30-36 mm, with the light background, not older than 6 months, and No retouch.)
- Those who apply for a family package must provide proof of relationship in English. For example, a Marriage Certificate or a Birth Certificate.
Application Process
- All required documents are prepared.
- Copy of your passport
- Photograph
- Application form
- Proof of relationship documents
- Required Documents
- Submit the application form and required documents to Thailand Elite Card.
- Background Check
- Thailand Elite will submit all documents (PDF) to the Immigration Bureau and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The process takes about 1-2 months depending on the applicant’s nationality.
- Approval Letter, to the applicant or agent’s email provided.
- Once your application is approved, the approval letter will be sent to you.
- Make a payment for membership fee
- 7 days waiting for confirmation of the payment.
- Thailand Elite check for payment
- Will be check the payment (3-5 working days)
When the payment is confirmed?
Once we confirm your transaction, a welcome letter and membership ID number will be sent to you.
The applicant can later make an appointment for affixing Thailand Elite Visa. (The appointment can be made 1 month in advance and no less than 5 working days in advance before the preferred date to affix the visa). See also the Thailand Elite Visa from Thaiembassy.com.
When the membership has been activated, all members are required need to do the following:
- 90-Day Report
- Stay Extension
- TM 30
Requirement while staying (in Thailand)
- Staying in Thailand for over 90 days without leaving the country. The members are required to do a 90-Day report at the immigration office in the area of your residence. No report is required if the stay is less than 90 days per entry but if he/she wishes to stay in the country for over 90 days, a 90-Day report is required.
- Stay Extension (Staying in Thailand for more than 1 year): you will be required to apply for a One-Year Stay Extension at the Immigration Bureau in person and must complete before the expiry date of the arrival stamp. The fee of 1,900 is applied. However, if members leave Thailand within 365 days of their stay permission, no extension is required.
- TM 30 (House owners or landlords who accommodate foreign nationals are responsible to notify the local immigration authorities). For house owners or landlords who accommodate foreign nationals, notifications of residence for foreigners.
Note: 90-Day report and stay extension needs to have TM 30, which is the responsibility of the house owners or landlords. Who accommodate foreign nationals to notify the local immigration authorities. If the member is the owner of the house, he/she needs to provide TM 30 to the authority in the area.