The Thailand Elite Visa is accessible through several Thailand Privilege membership options, ranging from a minimum of 5 years to 20 years and beyond. Nestled within the list of choices is the 10-year Platinum Membership. This is a perfect choice if you want to empower your experience in Thailand to new heights and seek a solution to long-term residency within the country. It’s further strengthened by a large number of benefits which you can take advantage of.

Thailand Privilege Platinum Membership

• Membership cost (primary applicant): 1,500,000 THB (approximately $41,190)
• Membership cost (additional applicants): 1,000,000 THB (approximately $27,460)
• Membership period: 10 years
• Privilege Points: 35 points per year
• Transferable: No

Benefits of the Thailand Privilege Platinum Membership

Becoming a Thailand Privilege Platinum Member and earning your Thai Elite Visa lets you receive several benefits. As part of the Platinum membership, these privileges are meticulously designed to enhance your experience within the Land of Smiles.

Smoother immigration experience:

With a Thailand Elite Visa, moving from the States to Thailand is easier than ever. It cuts down unnecessary time you’d be spending waiting at airports and immigration offices, and further influences you to spend more time enjoying your journey without any worries to tend with.

• You will receive a 5-year multiple-entry visa, renewable once up to 10 years.
• There are no limitations on how many times you can fly into and out of the country as well as for how long you can remain outside Thailand.
• For 1 privilege point, you have the opportunity to appoint an Elite Personal Liaison (EPL) to handle your 90-day reporting entirely on your behalf.
• Upon arrival, you gain free access to the premium lane for faster VIP services at passport control.
• Easy access to services offered by an Elite Personal Assistant (EPA) such as airport greetings and directions to the premium lane after stepping out of the plane.

Hassle-free application process:

You have an easier time applying for a Thai Elite Visa than other tourist visa applications because of how streamlined it is, proven by a number of ways:

• The entire application lasts from a month to 3 months
• You do not have to meet any requirements relating to age, income, finances, property, education, employment, or health insurance
• You can apply for the Thai Elite Visa regardless if you’re in Thailand or living abroad

Easy to upgrade:

Your travels in Thailand don’t just end after 10 years. While the Platinum membership has a definite start and end date, you have the choice of upgrading your membership plan to a higher tier. For a fixed upgrade fee of 100,000 THB (approximately $2,740) and by paying the difference between the new membership and your current plan, you can upgrade to the Diamond or Reserve packages.

The additional membership fee you must pay on top of the upgrade fee depends wholly on which membership you’ve chosen to transfer to:

• From Platinum to Diamond: 1,000,000 THB (approximately $27,450)
• From Diamond to Reserve: 3,500,000 THB (approximately $96,090)

If you’re intrigued by the prospect of being a Reserve member, please let us know and pass on your resume and an introductory letter. We will share these items with the Thailand Privilege authorities, who will issue you an invitation for the 20+ year Reserve membership if they grant you the right.

Spend time with your family:

Unlike the Gold Membership, Platinum Members can include members of their family to the membership scheme. This allows them to accompany you during your travels throughout the Kingdom for a reduced price compared to the full membership fee you had to pay as the primary applicant. Additional family members you include on the membership scheme cost them 1,000,000 THB per applicant and let them share the same allotment of privilege points that have been distributed to you.

Vast selection of privileges:

There are a multitude of exclusive perks to harness control over. These range from privileges granted to you regardless of which membership package you applied for and benefits bestowed upon you by redeeming privilege points. These privileges include:

• Annual privilege points to utilize through a points redemption system
• Yearly health checkups once every membership validity
• 24/7 member contact center access, allowing you to raise concerns and book reservations
• Personal accident insurance during your first membership year, usable for 180 days
• Free night at a selected hotel establishment during the first year of your membership
• Personal shopping assistant and parking spaces via advance appointment made with the membership contact center
• Specialized and complimentary incentives including birthday gifts, buy-1-get-1-free promotions, and access to an exclusive VIP lounge at Chaengwattana
• Discounts at leading restaurants and shopping malls

Requirements to meet for the Thailand Privilege Platinum Membership

As an applicant, you are required to submit some documents that will be formally assessed by the Thai government upon receipt.

These items include:

• Completed and signed Membership Application Form for Platinum Membership (Core Member)
• Completed and signed Membership Application Form for Diamond Membership (Additional Member, only applicable if you are including any family members)
• Signed PDPA Form
• Photocopy of a valid passport (in color)*
• Recent passport-sized photograph (must be in color and taken against a white background)**
• Any supplementary documentation if applicable:
• Completed and signed Education Visa Holder Acknowledgement Form (if you are applying as a current or previous ED Visa holder)
• Proof of relationship documents (such as a marriage or birth certificate) if you are including any additional family members

*NOTE: Ensure that the signature present on your passport directly matches the signatures on all the required forms you had to sign. The photocopies must include:

• The biopage
• The latest visa page (only if applying in Thailand)
• The passport signature page (if the signature isn’t visible on the biopage)

**NOTE: The photo must be of an appropriate size and taken within the past 6 months. For details on the dimensions, consult your GSSA for instructions.

Before applying, you will also have to pay an application fee of 50,000 THB (equivalent to roughly $1,370). This is a one-time fixed fee that needs to be paid before your application can go through a background check and will be deducted from the membership fee upon completing the background check. You must complete the Membership Application Fee Payment Form and follow the instructions.

How to apply for a Thailand Elite Visa

Before applying, consult your nearest General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA). They are appointed by the Thai government to guide you through your application, making sure all your documents are thoroughly reviewed and submitting them on your behalf so that you can earn your Thai Elite Visa without any problems arising. Having one by your side ensures you get tailored advice and support for your needs, entirely free of charge.

Once you are ready to apply for the Thailand Elite Visa through your designated GSSA, you will have to undergo the following steps:

1. The GSSA will submit your application to the Thai government to kickstart the background check.
2. A Thai Immigration Officer will be assigned to review your background history for the application. This stage lasts between 4 to 6 weeks on average.
3. Following the background assessment, if you’re successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and payment instructions for your membership fee.
4. Take a look at the payment instructions and use them to lodge your payment with Thailand Privilege.
5. Within about 5 to 10 working days, you will receive a membership ID and welcome letter. This marks the day your Thailand Privilege membership begins.
6. Get your Thailand Elite Visa affixed to your passport. You must arrange an appointment for this, doable by phoning the member contact center. You can collect your new visa at these locations:
• Royal Thai Consulate or Thai Embassy in the United States (if applying in the US)
• Suvarnabhumi Airport or Phuket International Airport (if flying into Thailand)
• Thai Immigration Office on Chaengwattana Road (if applying in Thailand)
7. Once you have your visa, you can enjoy 10 years of your life in the Kingdom. You also can apply for a physical Thailand Privilege membership card, which is completely optional but recommended for less complications when redeeming privileges.

Contact Siam Legal International for a smooth Thailand Elite Visa application experience

Accomplishing a Thai Elite Visa application takes time and would be made faster with the aid of a GSSA such as Siam Legal. With over 20 years of expertise in both the legal and immigration fields, our Thailand Elite team will guide you through the application while addressing any concerns related to eligibility, required items, and each of the steps of the application. Using our Thailand Elite services is free of charge and allows you to alleviate stress and attain your Thai Elite Visa without coming across any delays.

As a leading GSSA in Thailand, selecting us is the best decision you can make. As an introduction to our services and to discuss whether the Platinum membership is a good fit for your goals, we will initiate a consultation session between you and a member of our Thailand Elite staff. This helps you make an informed decision on whether you should go ahead with the Platinum membership as your choice. Once you’re ready to proceed, we will gather your required items and submit them over to Thailand Privilege after the consultation, providing you login details to their online application portal afterward so you can login to monitor your application status.

Contact Siam Legal today to get a head start on your Thailand Elite Visa application.