A membership programme operated by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand). Members receive a long-stay privilege visa, airport fast-track and a package of lifestyle benefits.
The programme historically known as the Thai Elite Visa has been rebranded as the Thailand Privilege Card. The underlying concept remains: a paid privilege membership that grants the member a long-stay visa together with a package of government concierge and lifestyle services.
Membership is sold across four packages — Bronze, Gold, Platinum and Diamond — with fees ranging from THB 650,000 to THB 2,500,000 and validity periods from 5 to 15 years. Each member receives a 5-year renewable multiple-entry visa with an extendable one-year length of stay per entry.
A non-refundable application fee of THB 50,000 is charged on document submission. End-to-end processing from complete document submission to membership approval takes 1 to 3 months.
At a glance
Validity: 5 to 15 years (depending on tier)
Membership fee: THB 650,000 to THB 2,500,000
4 tiers: Bronze, Gold, Platinum, Diamond
Application fee: THB 50,000 (non-refundable)
Processing: 1 to 3 months
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa
Family supplementary cards available
Airport VIP greeting and fast-track
Government concierge services
No work permit included (separate process required)
Membership tiers
Tier line-up
The current tier structure published by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
Bronze
650,000 THB
5 years validity
The entry-level membership offered as a limited promotional package. Members get the 5-year privilege visa together with the core airport and concierge services.
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa
Airport VIP greeting and fast-track
Government concierge services
Supplementary cards: minimum THB 1,000,000 per card
Gold
900,000 THB
5 years validity
The standard entry tier for foreigners who want a long-stay membership without committing to the longer-validity packages.
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa
Airport VIP greeting and fast-track
Government concierge services
Supplementary cards: minimum THB 1,000,000 per card
Platinum
1,500,000 THB
10 years validity
Doubles the validity of the entry tiers at a moderate price uplift, with a lower-priced family supplementary card structure.
10 years of membership
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa
Airport VIP greeting and fast-track
Supplementary cards: THB 500,000 per card
Diamond
2,500,000 THB
15 years validity
The longest validity in the line-up, designed for members planning a multi-decade stay in Thailand with full family inclusion.
15 years of membership
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa
Airport VIP greeting and fast-track
Supplementary cards: THB 500,000 per card
Fees and tier structure are set by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. and may be updated. The Bronze tier is a limited-window promotional package — availability subject to current programme rules. Final confirmation at the time of application.
Key benefits
What members receive
Long-stay visa
5-year renewable multiple-entry visa with an extendable one-year length of stay per entry.
Airport VIP service
Personal assistant greeting and escort on arrival and departure on international flights, with exclusive fast-track immigration and passport control.
Government concierge
Driver’s licence facilitation, foreign-currency bank account opening, immigration services and business networking support.
Health & insurance
Complimentary annual health check-up and complimentary personal accident insurance for the member.
Family option
Supplementary cards available: THB 500,000 per card for Platinum and Diamond, minimum THB 1,000,000 for Bronze and Gold.
Privilege Points & partners
Redeemable Privilege Points, a complimentary one-night stay at a leading hospitality chain, and special discounts at selected hotels, restaurants and shopping malls.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Holds a foreign (non-Thai) passport
No criminal record
Has not been subject to bankruptcy proceedings
No previous record of non-education, volunteer or medical visa
No record of overstaying more than once
Legally allowed to stay in Thailand under Thai immigration law
Documents
Main documents required
Application form (Thailand Privilege Card Co.)
Passport copy — bio page
Passport-size photograph(s)
CV / personal information form
Proof of residential address
The HLG Bangkok team confirms the current document checklist with Thailand Privilege Card Co. and prepares your file end-to-end.
Process
Application process
Consultation
We review your profile and recommend the right tier (Bronze / Gold / Platinum / Diamond).
Application filed
HLG submits the application to Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. with a THB 50,000 non-refundable application fee.
Background check
From complete document submission to membership approval: typically 1 to 3 months.
Payment of fee
Once approval-in-principle is received, the membership fee for the chosen tier is paid.
Visa stamping
Visa collected on arrival from an international flight, at a Thai consulate overseas, or at the Immigration Department in Bangkok.
FAQ
Thailand Privilege Card — common questions
Is the Thai Elite Visa still available?
The programme is now branded as the Thailand Privilege Card. Same underlying concept, refreshed structure under Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
Does the Privilege Card allow me to work in Thailand?
No. The Privilege Card is a long-stay visa — it is not a work permit. To work, a separate work permit application is required under standard Thai rules. We can advise on options if employment is part of your plan.
Can I include my family?
Yes. Family members can be added via supplementary cards. The cost per card is THB 500,000 on Platinum and Diamond memberships, and a minimum of THB 1,000,000 per card on Bronze and Gold memberships. Family members must individually meet the standard eligibility requirements.
How long does the application take?
From complete document submission to membership approval: typically 1 to 3 months.
Is the membership fee refundable?
The THB 50,000 application fee charged at document submission is non-refundable. Membership-fee refund rules follow the policy published by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. at the time of application — we will brief you in the consultation.
What are the prices?
Bronze: THB 650,000 (5 years) · Gold: THB 900,000 (5 years) · Platinum: THB 1,500,000 (10 years) · Diamond: THB 2,500,000 (15 years). All fees set by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. A THB 50,000 non-refundable application fee applies at document submission.
Do I need to live in Thailand to keep the membership?
No. The Privilege Card is designed for flexible long stays — there is no requirement to be permanently resident in Thailand.
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