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Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite). A paid membership with the state-owned Thailand Privilege Card Company that comes with a multi-year visa and concierge immigration handling — capital only, no income or age test.

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Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite)

A Privilege Entry visa issued in 1-year stamps for the membership term, with the company handling 90-day reporting, airport fast-track, and other concierge services; no work rights.

Who qualifies

  • Pay the membership fee for a chosen tier and pass a background check; the Gold tier costs THB 900,000 (about $25,700) for 5 years, Platinum THB 1,500,000 (about $42,800) for 10 years, and Diamond THB 2,500,000 (about $71,400) for 15 years, each including a THB 50,000 application fee credited to the membership.
    Thailand Privilege membership

You keep your U.S. citizenship.

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Does it fit your family?

One question, from the program’s own rules.

Savings you could move or invest?

Not legal advice.

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What it takes.

Investment
About $25,700.
Time
4–8 weeks after payment and background check.
Cost
The membership fee itself is the cost; incidental fees (medical, translations) rarely exceed $300.
The hard part
None beyond the capital; this is the most paperwork-light of Thailand’s long-stay options.

Dollar figures are converted from the local currency at the rate the program’s research used; the official figure is in the local currency.

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This visa doesn’t lead to a passport.

  1. 2027
    First residence permit

    5 years, not renewable.

Language
Knowledge of Thai as set by ministerial regulation.
Time away
A domicile in Thailand for five consecutive years up to the application, which in practice means five years holding permanent residence. A regular occupation and good conduct are also required, and the Minister decides.
Two passports
It depends on the rules at the time and on your home country.
  • Time on this program does not count toward permanent residence or citizenship; the family would need to switch to one that does.
  • A paid membership that brings a long-stay visa for its term (5 to 20 years by tier); it does not count toward permanent residence.
The law behind these dates
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Living there.

Time you must spend there
The program sets no minimum number of days. Renewal still expects it to be your home.
Tax
180 or more days a year makes you Thai tax resident on the ordinary rules; Privilege carries no tax exemption of its own.

We never file a tax return. We tell you what applies and brief the professional who does.

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Start today.

  1. Apply for membership through Thailand Privilege.Open thailandprivilege.co.th ↗
  2. Gather these documents.
    • Proof of the funds to invest: about $25,700, and where they came from
    • Request your FBI Identity History Summary
    • Health cover for the move
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