Thailand is one of the most sought-after destinations in Southeast Asia, offering an affordable and convenient standard of living. Often called the ‘Land of Smiles’, Thailand has a population of 68 million people known for their friendly disposition. Its capital city, Bangkok, offers an exciting urban lifestyle on a global metropolitan scale. Thailand has been widely cited as a development success story, moving from a low-income to an upper income country in less than one generation.
THAILAND
((Privilege Residence Program))
VISA FREE DESTINATIONS:
82
PASSPORT INDEX RANK:
63rd
OVERVIEW:
PROCEDURE:
This exclusive program is offered by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited (TPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. TPC has an efficient application process. Approved applicants and dependents must inform TPC seven days in advance of their request to have the visa affixed upon their arrival at the airport or at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT:
Minimum application fee of THB 900,000 (approximately USD 25,000)
MAIN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
There are four different program options available, each varying in validity, the number of points allocated, and cost:
- Gold card — A five-year privilege entry visa for expats or businesspeople to enter and exit Thailand. The fee is THB 900,000 including VAT (approximately USD 25,000). 20 points per year are allocated to redeem services. Dependents cannot be included in this option.
- Platinum card — A 10-year privilege entry visa ideal for families, where the main applicant pays a fee of THB 1.5 million including VAT (approximately USD 42,000) and an additional fee of THB 1 million including VAT (approximately USD 28,000) per dependent. 35 points per year are allocated per family to redeem services.
- Diamond card — A 15-year privilege entry visa where the main applicant pays a fee of THB 2.5 million including VAT (approximately USD 70,000) and an additional fee of THB 1.5 million including VAT (approximately USD 42,000) per dependent. 55 points per year are allocated per family to redeem services.
- Reserve card (issued by invitation only) — A 20-year privilege entry visa for THB 5 million including VAT (approximately USD 140,000) and an additional fee of THB 2 million (approximately USD 55,000) per dependent. 120 points per year are allocated per family to redeem services.
- Dependents may include legitimate parents, stepparents, a spouse (including by civil union), children, and stepchildren.
- An application fee of THB 50,000 is payable upon submission of the application. Upon approval, this fee is deducted from the total amount of the
chosen program option.
PROCESSING TIME:
2-3 Months
KEY BENEFITS:
- A range of residence options available, from the five-year gold card (THB 900,000 or approximately USD 25,000) to the 20-year reserve card (THB 5 million or approximately USD 140,000).
- No minimum stay requirement
- Possibility of acquiring a tax identification number and a tax residence certificate (if staying in Thailand for more than 180 days per year)
- Low-cost yet high standard of living
- Complimentary VIP services including a 24-hour multilingual member contact center and a dedicated Thailand Privilege personal assistant for fast-tracked immigration and baggage claim, as well as services redeemable with points such as lounge access, hotel discounts, spa treatments, annual health checks, and assistance with opening a local bank account and obtaining a Thai driving license.
