Visa & Immigration
TM.30 House Notification
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Visa type
Thailand Privilege (Elite)
Membership packages with a long-stay visa — costs, VIP perks, and how it differs from DTV.
· checked against official sources below
Who this is for
Applicants who buy a Thailand Privilege membership package and pass the programme’s checks.
Overview
Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite — sometimes marketed as a “VIP visa”) sells paid memberships. The immigration by-product is a long-stay visa tied to the membership term. It is not a work visa — paid employment in Thailand still requires Non-B and a work permit. **Cost is the membership fee**, not a standard embassy visa tariff; published packages start around **650,000 THB** and rise with tier, term, and included services. Members get airport fast-track and other concierge perks; the visa itself is permission to stay, not permission to work. Compare total cost against DTV or retirement routes before committing — membership is a lifestyle product, not the cheapest long-stay path.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry membership (indicative) | 650,000+ THB | Thailand Privilege package price — verify current tiers on the official site |
| Higher-tier packages | 1,000,000+ THB | Multi-year and family packages cost more; fees change with published catalogues |
| Immigration endorsement | Included | Programme coordinates visa endorsement after membership approval |
How to do it
- 1
Apply through Thailand Privilege
Membership approval comes first. Immigration then endorses the visa according to the programme rules. - 2
Activate membership and collect visa endorsement
After payment, the programme coordinates immigration endorsement. Keep membership current — expiry can affect your stay permission.
Documents
- Passport with sufficient validity
- Completed Thailand Privilege application and background check consent
- Proof of funds for the selected package (bank statements as requested)
What changed
Thailand Privilege is a paid membership that includes a long-stay visa. It is not a work visa.
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