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Thailand Elite is an easy, simplified multiple entry visa for Thailand. It is available for individuals and families as a 5, 10 and 20 year option.
The Thailand Elite Visa is a program that offers foreign nationals the opportunity for extended stays in Thailand. Essentially, the visa works by allowing holders to stay in Thailand for 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, you must apply through the program’s portal and complete an application form. After the screening process, successful applicants will receive their visa and can enjoy an extended stay in Thailand.
Here are some of the perks you can enjoy from being a holder of the Thailand Elite Visa:
The Elite Easy Access package is the most affordable Thailand Elite Visa, priced at 600,000 Thai Baht and valid for a period of 5 years. This package offers various perks, including fast-track immigration, VIP airport services, and a government concierge.
The price of a 5-year Thailand Elite Visa ranges from 600,000 Thai Baht. This visa package provides an extended stay in Thailand and offers various benefits, including fast-track immigration, VIP airport services, government concierge, transfer service, and the option to add family members to the visa package. For more information, it’s suggested to check out the Elite Easy Access package.
The price of a 10-year Thailand Elite Visa ranges from 800,000 to 1 million Thai Baht. This visa package provides an extended stay in Thailand and offers various benefits, including VIP airport services, government concierge, transfer service, and the option to add family members to the visa package. For more information, it is recommended to check out the Elite Family Alternative and Elite Privilege Access packages.
The price of a 20-year Thailand Elite Visa ranges from 1 million to 2 million Thai Baht, depending on the benefits you choose to include in your visa package. This package provides a long-term stay in Thailand and comes with additional perks such as VIP airport services, government concierge, and more. For more details, it’s recommended to check out the Elite Superiority Extension and Elite Ultimate Privilege packages.
To apply for a Thailand Elite Visa, select your desired membership package. You will need to fill out the application form with your personal information and submit any required documentation. The application is free of charge.
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 Thailand Elite Visa, which will allow you to stay in Thailand for an extended period of time and enjoy various benefits.
If you require assistance or have any questions, you can contact our team through email, phone, or live chat.
Please prepare the following:
You can submit these documents through email, or hard copy through postal mail.
Paying for Thailand Elite is a simple process. First, you need to choose the membership package that suits your needs and submit an application, which is free of charge. After your application is approved, you’ll receive an invoice for the membership fee. Thailand Elite accepts various payment methods, including wire transfers, credit cards, in-person payments at their office, and cryptocurrency.
Please take note that in accordance with the Anti – Money Laundering Act, B.E. 2542 (1999) (AMLA) and its amendment, a remittance of Thailand Elite Membership Application Fee must be completed in a single transaction only.
Also, the remittance should be made by the applicant himself/herself. Kindly note that the payment of the membership application fee from more than one account is not allowed.
If you require assistance or have any questions, you can contact their team through email, phone, or live chat.
Thailand Elite Visa Payment Update
We’re always working towards enhancing your experience with our Thailand Elite Visa services. To better accommodate your needs, we’ve updated our payment terms and introduced a new service. Here’s what’s changed:
Updated Payment Terms for Thailand Elite Visa
Payments for Thailand Elite 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. If the payment comes from a different account, the name of the visa applicant must be clearly specified in the transaction details.
New Escrow Service for Thailand Elite Visa Applicants
Understanding that some of our clients might encounter daily transfer limits, we’ve introduced an escrow service for Thailand Elite Visa applicants. If you’re unable to make the full 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 Elite Visa payments, including invoicing, fund transfers, and document preparation.
How to Use Our Escrow Service for Thailand Elite Visa
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you need further assistance with your Thailand Elite Visa application or our new payment terms and services, please feel free to contact our customer support.
Affixing your Elite Visa can be done on:
You can select any of the 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, a Thailand Elite Visa membership lets you open an account with any local bank. You only need to present your letter of membership, your membership card and your passport to open an account.
There is no requirement to provide a bank statement when applying for an Elite Visa.
Thailand Elite Visa members can now apply for a credit card through Bangkok Bank provided that 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 serves as a guarantee for the credit card and ensures that the bank can recover any outstanding debt in case of default.
Yes. Anyone on a tourist visa can easily switch to a Thailand Elite visa as long as they have not overstayed in Thailand on their current visa.
Yes. All applicants can apply for a Thailand Elite Visa regardless of location.
Effective 1 July 2022, all Thailand Elite members going to Thailand are not required to have health insurance or COVID insurance.
Your Thailand Elite Visa will have a validity that reflects also the remaining validity of your passport. If your passport is only valid for three more years, your visa will only be valid for three more years and will be 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 to choose from. If an applicant has purchased a 5 year visa in the past, they can extend another 15 years if they apply before the fifth year of the visa.
Special Entry Visa holders are required to make a report every 3 months with the Immigration authorities. As for Privilege Visa Entry holders, it can be done once every 365 days.
Email us with your flight details so we will 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 are just having a couple of hours’ layover in Thailand.
It’s easy to distinguish your personal assistant upon arrival. They will be wearing a golden uniform, which will help tell them apart from airport staff. They will also be carrying a signboard with your name.
For now, Elite Personal Assistants service is only available at Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai and Phuket International.
Your Elite Personal Liaison can process the following on your behalf:
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:
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, it is possible to purchase property in Thailand while holding a Thailand Elite Visa. Many foreign nationals use the visa program to invest in Thai real estate. However, it’s important to note that the visa does not provide any additional property rights or privileges. The rules for property ownership in Thailand can be complex, and ownership may be subject to certain conditions and restrictions. It is recommended to seek guidance from a qualified lawyer or real estate agent to fully understand the regulations and requirements surrounding property ownership in Thailand.
A volunteer visa will disqualify you from the Elite Visa program.
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Spa | |
Reservation | 3 hours |
Cancellation / Amendment | 2 hours |
Golf | |
Reservation | 24-168 hours* |
Cancellation / Amendment | 24-168 hours* |
*Depending on the policy of each golf course | |
Annual Health Check-Up | |
Reservation | 24 hours |
Cancellation / Amendment | 5 hours |
Airport Service – Elite Personal Assistant (EPA) – Arrival – Departure – Airport Transfer |
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Service Reservation | – 24 hours prior to estimate arrival time – 24 hours prior to pick-up time |
Cancellation / Amendment | – 12 hours prior to estimate arrival time – 12 hours prior to pick-up time |
Visa Affixation Service | |
Reservation | 5-7 working days prior to the appointment date excluding reservation date |
Cancellation / Amendment | 2 working days prior to the appointment date excluding reservation date |
Long Haul Service | |
Reservation | 24 hours prior to pick-up time |
Cancellation / Amendment | 12 hours prior to pick-up time |
Elite Persona Liaison (EPL) – Immigration Service – Work Permit – Driver’s License – BOI – Bank Account Opening |
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Reservation | 5 working days prior to the appointment date. Excluding reservation date. |
Cancellation / Amendment | 2 working days prior to the appointment date. Excluding reservation date. |
90 Days Report | |
Service Reservation | (Passport drop-off) Mondays – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ————————— (Passport pick-up) Fridays – 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. *Applicable at Thailand Elite HQ* |
Cancellation / Amendment | N/A |