FAQs

The Thailand Privilege Card known as Thailand Elite Visa is an easy, simplified multiple-entry visa for Thailand. It is available for individuals and families as a 5, 10, 15, and 20-year option.

Yes, Thailand Elite was rebranded as Thailand Privilege on October 1, 2023. The rebranding included changes to the program’s name, logo, and membership packages.

The Thailand Elite Visa program offers foreign nationals extended stays in Thailand. The visa allows holders to stay in Thailand longer than the typical tourist visa allows. The program offers different packages with varying benefits and durations, ranging from 5 to 20 years.

To acquire the Thailand Elite Visa, complete an application form through the program’s portal. After the screening, the successful applicant will receive their visa and enjoy an extended stay in Thailand.

Here are some of the perks you can enjoy from being a holder of the Thailand Elite Visa:

1. Stay up to one year in Thailand without making exits to satisfy regular visa requirements. The 90-day extension also applies.
2. Five-year validity, with multiple entries allowed.
3. Access to the Elite Personal Liaison Service, which lets your assistant make an appearance for you after 90 days as per immigration rules.

• Must be a holder of a legal foreign passport.
• Must not have a deportation record in any country.
• Doesn’t have an overstay record in Thailand.
• Not have been declared a person of unsound mind, incompetence, or quasi-incompetence.
• Not have been sentenced by a judgment of imprisonment in any countries (except for an offense committed through negligence)

The Bronze Membership is the most affordable package, priced at 650,000 Thai Baht and valid for five (5) years. This package offers various perks, including fast-track immigration, elite personal assistant, airport lounge access, wealth and investment advisory, exclusive discounts on leading shopping centers, and more.

The Thailand Elite Visa offers two exclusive 5-year membership options tailored to enhance your stay in Thailand. The Bronze Membership is available at 650,000 Thai Baht, providing essential visa services without Privilege Points.

For those seeking more luxurious benefits, the Gold Membership package, priced at 900,000 Thai Baht, includes 20 Privilege Points annually that can be redeemed for a variety of privileges, ensuring a premium experience throughout your stay.

The 10-year Thailand Elite Visa, also known as the Platinum package, is priced at 1.5 million Thai Baht and includes 35 Privilege Points annually, which can be redeemed for various privileges. For a comprehensive overview, refer to the Platinum Membership package.

The 15-year Thailand Elite Visa, known as the Diamond membership, is priced at 2.5 million Thai Baht and includes 55 Privilege Points annually, which can be redeemed for various privileges. For more details, it’s recommended to check out the Diamond Membership package.

The 20-year Thailand Elite Visa, identified as the Reserve Membership package, comes with 5 million Thai Baht and 120 Privilege Points annually, which can be redeemed for various privileges. This elite package is exclusive and available “by invitation only.” For more details, check out the Reserve Membership package.

Select your desired membership package to apply for a Thailand Elite Visa. You must complete the application form with your personal information and submit any required documentation.

Once your application has been submitted, it will go through a screening process, and if approved, you will receive an invoice for the membership fee. After the fee has been paid, you will receive your membership details and visa, allowing you to stay in Thailand for an extended period and enjoy various benefits.

If you require assistance or have questions, you can contact our team through email, phone, or live chat.

UPDATE: We are temporarily suspending the 50,000 Baht Membership Application Fee for all applications submitted from September 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024,to make the membership process more accessible during this period.

Applicants are required to include an initial payment of 50,000 Baht, inclusive of value-added tax. This fee will be deductibleas part of the Membership fee once the applicant is approved by the immigration office.

However, it is important to note that this fee is non-refundable if they fail to complete the full payment within 30 days after receiving the invoice. If the payment is not completed within the specified timeframe, the applicant will be required to submit a new membership application with an additional application fee of 50,000 Baht.

* The application fee of 50,000 Baht is refundable* in case the result of the background check turns out as “immigration not approved” only, and it is non-refundable in any other circumstances. (*Processing fee will be applied.)

* The payment of 50,000 Baht as the application fee for membership can be made through direct deposit or bank transfer to the following account:

Bank: Bangkok Bank
Account Name: Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
Account Number: 101-916375-5
Swift Code: BKKBTHBKXXX
Bank Address: 333 Si Lom Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand

* Applications without the 50,000 THB application fee payment will not proceed to the background check process.

SOURCE: https://www.thailandelitevisas.com/application-fee-2024-visa-documentation-changes/

Please prepare the following:

1. A photocopy of the personal details section of your passport.
2. A high-resolution scanned copy of any valid ID.
3. A duly filled out application form.
4. A duly-filled out Personal Data Policy Form. Download the form here.

You can submit these documents through email or hard copy through postal mail.

Payments for Thailand Elite Privilege Visa applications must now be made directly from the bank account of the visa applicant. During the payment process, please ensure this is the case. The visa applicant’s name must be specified in the transaction details if the payment comes from a different account.

New Escrow Service for Thailand Elite Visa Applicants

Understanding that some clients might encounter daily transfer limits, we’ve introduced an escrow service for applicants. If you cannot make the whole payment due to these limits, we can accept the payment on your behalf.

Escrow Service Fee

The fee for our escrow service is 15,000 THB. This charge covers the administrative costs of handling your Thailand Privilege payments, including invoicing, fund transfers, and document preparation.

How to Use Our Escrow Service for Thailand Elite Visa

1. Contact our support team via our website or call us at +66 (0) 89 979 8466.
2. Provide details and specify the Thailand Elite Visa package you wish to apply for.
3. Our team will guide you through making a payment through our escrow service.
4. After confirming your payment, we will transfer the funds on your behalf and begin preparing the necessary documents for your Thailand Elite Visa application.

Please contact our customer support if you need further assistance with your Thailand Elite Privilege Visa application or our new payment terms and services

Affixing your Elite Privilege Visa can be done on:

1. Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)
2. Upon arrival at Phuket Airport
3. Chaeng Wattana Immigration Office
4. Local Thai Embassy In Your Resident Country

You can select any of the four (4) options in your application from our website.

You can open either a local Thai baht account, or a foreign currency account. However, the latter is only available with certain banks, and in certain localities within the kingdom.

Yes, the Thailand Elite Privilege Visa membership lets you open an account with any local bank. You must only present your membership letter, card, and passport to open an account.

There is no requirement to provide a bank statement when applying for an Elite Visa.

To legally work in Thailand, obtaining a work permit is necessary. Holders of an elite visa cannot secure a work permit.

Thailand Elite Privilege Visa members can apply for a credit card through Bangkok Bank, provided they must present a passport, membership card, or membership letter and open a fixed deposit account with a minimum deposit of THB 50,000.

The fixed deposit account guarantees the credit card and ensures the bank can recover any outstanding debt in case of default.

Anyone with a tourist visa can transition to Thailand Elite Visa, provided they haven’t overstayed their current visa.

Yes. All applicants can apply for a Thailand Elite Visa regardless of location.

Elite Privilege Visa members going to Thailand are not required to have health or COVID insurance.

Your Thailand Elite Visa will have a validity that reflects the remaining validity of your passport. If your passport is valid for three more years, your visa will only be valid for three more years and reset after renewal.

No. You have to make your exit and face the penalties imposed before you can apply for membership.

Yes. If you would like to extend your current visa, there are a few options. For 5-year Bronze Membership visa, they can extend or upgrade to higher packages before their current membership expires.

Special Entry Visa holders must make a report every three (3) months with the Immigration authorities. As for Privilege Visa Entry holders, it can be done once every 365 days.

Email us your flight details so we know when to have Elite Personal Assistants (EPA) standing by upon your arrival or departure. You can also request Elite Personal Assistants service even if you have just a few hours’ layover in Thailand.

It’s easy to distinguish your assistant upon arrival. They will wear a golden uniform, which will help tell them apart from airport staff. They will also be carrying a signboard with your name.

Elite Personal Assistants service is only available at Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, and Phuket international airports.

Your Elite Personal Liaison can process the following on your behalf:

1. Driver’s license application
2. New passport processing for new Elite Privilege Visa members
3. Extension of stay
4. Opening of bank account at Bangkok Bank

Let us know the details of your reservation, i.e. the time, the name of the spa, service type, name of therapist, etc. and we’ll do the rest for you. Please make sure that you make a booking with us 6 hours ahead of the appointment with the spa.

Our call center staff will have to liaison with the spa and confirm that the chosen schedule is available. If not, we will get back to you with alternate options. If the reservation is made during the evening, confirmation will be in the morning.

Call our center, or email us, with the details of your activity. Please make the booking with us at least 7 days so we can liaise properly, as each golf course in the program have different policies or regulations governing bookings.

Yes. However, they will have to pay for their own fees with the club.

You will need the following:

1. A 2-inch by 2-inch photograph
2. A letter of endorsement from the Thailand Elite program
3. TM6 and TM7
4. Thailand Elite passport

Give us a call 3 days ahead of your appointment with the authorities so we can assist you with the letter.

The government has cracked down on overstaying aliens in the past years. Anyone found overstaying illegally will be subjected to a ban. This means that you won’t be able to enter Thailand within a specific period of time, dependent on how long you have been overstaying.

In addition, you’d also be made to pay penalties. The minimum is THB500 for every day that you overstayed, and up to THB20,000.

Yes, as a Thailand Elite Visa holder, you can buy or rent property in Thailand under the same rules that apply to all foreigners. For example:

• You can own a condo outright (but only up to 49% of units in a building can be foreign-owned).
• You can’t directly own land, but you can rent land/houses for up to 30 years (renewable) or use other legal options.
• You’re allowed to rent out properties you own, but you must follow Thai tax rules.

A volunteer visa will disqualify you from the Thailand Elite Visa program.

Applicants currently holding Education Visa must submit the following documents for application consideration:

1. School Establishment License from the Ministry of Education (สช.2) or the Office of Basic Educational Commission (OBEC) or the Office of Private Educational Commission (OPEC)
2. School registration (ร.2)
3. Student Certification from school
4. Academic Record, grade reports, and attendance record
5. Class Activities photos (If available)

If you stay in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year, any foreign income you bring into the country will be taxable. This includes money from jobs, businesses, or properties abroad. Starting January 1, 2024, any foreign income you bring to Thailand will be subject to tax.

If you’ve already paid tax on this income in the country where you earned it, Thailand might offer some tax relief. Thailand has agreements with some countries that might allow you to reduce your tax based on the tax you already paid elsewhere. It’s advisable to contact us for detailed guidance.

According to Section 42, tax residents are permitted to transfer up to 20 million THB to family members and 10 million THB to non-family members tax-free.

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