Thailand Elite Visa
To live in the tropics and enjoy exclusive benefits at hotels, airports, and golf clubs
$25,500+
1—3 months
Up to 15 years
The Thailand Elite Visa, or the Thailand Privilege Card, is a long-term tourist visa allowing individuals to reside in Thailand for 5 to 15 years. Visa holders also enjoy special bonuses and privileges, including assistance settling in the country, discounts at hotels and golf clubs, access to VIP lounges, and private airport transfers within the country.
Investors choose between three types of Thailand Elite Cards, depending on the desired validity and privileges.
The Thailand Elite Visa is primarily a tourist one. Unlike Golden Visas offered by some other countries, it does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship in Thailand.
5 benefits of the Thailand Elite Visa
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Relocating to Thailand
The Thailand Elite Card is one of the world’s longest-term tourist visas, allowing individuals to reside in the country for up to 15 years. The only requirement for visa holders is to leave the country at least once a year.
The Thailand Elite Card is one of the world’s longest-term tourist visas, allowing individuals to reside in the country for up to 15 years. The only requirement for visa holders is to leave the country at least once a year.
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Bonuses and privileges
Each Thailand Elite Card comes with a specified number of privilege points. They can be used, for instance, to charter a private plane or yacht, obtain discounts at golf clubs, or cover the cost of a stay in a hotel.
Each Thailand Elite Card comes with a specified number of privilege points. They can be used, for instance, to charter a private plane or yacht, obtain discounts at golf clubs, or cover the cost of a stay in a hotel.
3
Tax optimisation
Spending more than 180 days a year in Thailand can lead to becoming a tax resident of the country. In this case, the investor would be subject to local tax rates. For example, Thailand employs a progressive income tax system, ranging from 0% for income up to 150,000 THB (≈ $4,200) to 35% for income exceeding 5,000,000 THB (≈ $142,000).
Spending more than 180 days a year in Thailand can lead to becoming a tax resident of the country. In this case, the investor would be subject to local tax rates. For example, Thailand employs a progressive income tax system, ranging from 0% for income up to 150,000 THB (≈ $4,200) to 35% for income exceeding 5,000,000 THB (≈ $142,000).
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Minimal document requirements
There is no need to prepare an extensive document package or justify reasons for relocating to the country to obtain a Thailand Elite Visa. Investors are asked only to provide a passport and complete an application form.
There is no need to prepare an extensive document package or justify reasons for relocating to the country to obtain a Thailand Elite Visa. Investors are asked only to provide a passport and complete an application form.
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No residing requirement
Long-term visa holders are not obligated to live in Thailand to maintain their visa and privileges. Leaving Thailand for any duration is possible, and the visa will remain valid.
Long-term visa holders are not obligated to live in Thailand to maintain their visa and privileges. Leaving Thailand for any duration is possible, and the visa will remain valid.
Thailand Elite Program requirements for applicants
Thailand Elite memberships and investor’s expenses
Investors can choose from membership packages based on the visa duration and the number of privilege points.
Issuing visas for relatives is possible only with packages Platinum and Diamond. An investor can request visas for an unlimited number of family members.
Documents required for the Thailand Elite Visa
To obtain a long-term visa, investors provide the following documents:
a copy of the passport page with the photograph;
a copy of the current visa to Thailand, if applicable;
birth or marriage certificate if family members are included.
Step-by-step procedure for obtaining a Thailand Elite Visa
The investor can apply for a Thailand Elite Visa by themselves or with the agent’s help. It takes up to 4 months to obtain a Thailand Privilege Card.
Preliminary Due Diligence
Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary check of the investor’s reliability to prepare for the main Due Diligence performed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Office in Thailand.
The preliminary check is entirely confidential and takes only one day. It helps to reduce the rejection risk to 1%.
Preparing documents and applying
The investor provides a passport. If family members also obtain visas, documents confirming the relationship, such as marriage and children’s birth certificates, must be provided.
Immigrant Invest lawyers will copy the documents, register the investor on the Thailand Elite Program website, and fill out the application form. The investor will need to sign the application and consent to data processing.
Application processing
The application is forwarded to the Thailand Elite Office. The processing takes 1 to 3 months.
Application approval and payment for the visa
Along with the approval letter, the investor receives instructions for payment under the Thailand Elite Visa. Payment can be made online or by bank transfer to the program’s account.
Receiving the Thailand Elite Visa
After payment, the investor receives an ID as a Thailand Elite Program participant. The visa stamp can be obtained either upon entry into Thailand or at the Immigration Service Office in Thailand.
Other types of visas to Thailand
Tourist visa. There are three types of tourist visas to Thailand: a visa on arrival for 15 days, a 30-day visa and a 60-day one. The availability of each visa depends on the applicant’s citizenship.
Non-immigrant visa, or long-term visa (LTR). Long-term residence visas to Thailand are issued for one year. This visa type is available only to certain categories of applicants: retirees, people who are going to work or study in Thailand, and spouses of Thai citizens.
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