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Residency · AsiaThailand Privilege Visa
A long-stay Thai visa bought as a membership, from THB 650,000 for five years to THB 5 million for 20 years or more.
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Thailand Privilege VisaRoute to citizenshipNot a route to permanent residence or citizenship.
- What does your family invest?
- No investment. Membership fees from THB 650,000 (Bronze, five years).
- What is additional?
- Privilege card fees from THB 650,000 (Bronze) to THB 5 million (Reserve); dependants THB 1 million to 2 million each on higher tiers.
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- No minimum stay required.
- What is the main drawback?
- The visa does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship directly.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children, Parents · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite) is a government-backed membership that includes a long-term visa. It is not an investment and does not lead to permanent residence.
Current packages are Bronze (THB 650,000, five years), Gold (THB 900,000, five years), Platinum (THB 1.5 million, ten years), Diamond (THB 2.5 million, 15 years) and Reserve (THB 5 million, 20 years or more).
Membership fees are non-refundable, and package terms change from time to time.
Path to citizenship
Does not lead to citizenship
Not a route to permanent residence or citizenship.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- You want a second passport: this residence does not lead to citizenship by itself.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Purchase of a Thailand Privilege membership that includes a long-term visa.
- Minimum investment
- No investment. Membership fees from THB 650,000 (Bronze, five years).
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse, children and parents on most Privilege tiers; Bronze and Gold cards cover the holder only.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1Apply for a Thailand Privilege membership online or through an authorised agent, with the form, a photo and a passport valid for at least one more year.
- 2The application is reviewed by the Department of Consular Affairs, with approval issued within two months and the approval letter sent by email.
- 3Pay the membership fee only after approval; the membership is activated within one week and you receive a welcome letter and member ID.
- 4Have the Privilege visa affixed in your passport at Bangkok, Phuket or Chiang Mai airport, a Thai embassy or consulate abroad, or the Chaeng Watthana immigration office in Bangkok.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Government & due diligence fees
- Bronze membership (5 years)
- THB 650,000
- Platinum membership (10 years)
- THB 1,500,000
- Reserve membership (20+ years)
- THB 5,000,000
- Estimated additional costs
- Privilege card fees from THB 650,000 (Bronze) to THB 5 million (Reserve); dependants THB 1 million to 2 million each on higher tiers.
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No minimum stay required.
- Renewal requirements
- Validity from five to 20 years or more, depending on the package.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Not a route to permanent residence or citizenship.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
The visa does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship directly.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (Tourism Authority of Thailand)
- To be confirmed
- Legal basis · Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thailand Privilege an investment visa?
No. It is a non-refundable membership that includes a long-stay visa; it does not lead to permanent residence.
What is the minimum investment for Thailand Privilege Visa?
No investment. Membership fees from THB 650,000 (Bronze, five years).
Can my family be included?
Spouse, children and parents on most Privilege tiers; Bronze and Gold cards cover the holder only.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Thailand Privilege Visa?
No minimum stay required.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Thailand Privilege Visa lead to citizenship?
Not a route to permanent residence or citizenship.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Thailand with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.