The Thailand Elite Visa allows you to reside in Thailand from 5 to 20 years while retaining the option to travel freely to and from the United States. This visa is available through the Thailand Privilege program, which has 4 levels of membership. Reserve membership is the pinnacle of luxury and convenience in Thailand, and provides you with the longest possible membership term at 20 years, allowing you to keep your membership active even after it expires.

Here we will go over all the important information on the 20-year Thailand Elite Visa US citizens should know, including how you can improve your chances of being invited to this prestigious membership.

Thailand Privilege Reserve Membership

• Membership Cost (primary applicant): 5,000,000 THB (approximately $137,300)
• Membership Cost (additional applicants): 2,000,000 THB (approximately $54,920)
• Membership Term: 20 years and beyond
• Thailand Privilege Points: 120 points per year
• Transferable: Yes

Thailand Privilege Reserve Membership Benefits

The 20+ years Thailand Privilege membership and attached Elite Visa offer the most luxurious and largest number of benefits.

Better Traveling Experience

Traveling to Thailand is less complicated with a Thai Privilege membership thanks to its:

• 5-year multiple-entry visa, renewable up until the last date of your membership
• Ability to stay in Thailand uninterrupted for up to a total of one year
• No restrictions on how long you can remain outside of Thailand
• Elite Personal Liaison services making 90-day reporting procedures simpler
• Access to premium lanes at airports for fast-tracked VIP services on arrival
• Elite Personal Assistant services, available for free upon arrival at international airports

Less Stressful Application Journey

The application for a Thailand Elite Visa lacks the obstacles present in other visa applications.

• Applying for a Thai Elite Visa is quick, lasting only 1 to 3 months in total with 4 to 6 weeks for the background check
• When applying, there are no age, income, financial, education, or employment requirements that you need to meet
• You do not need to acquire any health insurance for the application
• You can complete the application regardless of whether you’re in Thailand or outside the country

Option to Upgrade to a Lifetime Membership

As a holder of the 20-year Thailand Elite Visa, you can extend your stay beyond the given term. This transforms the 20-year Reserve membership package into a lifetime membership, allowing you to apply for additional 5-year multiple-entry visas without any limit to how many you can get. If you are holding a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond membership, you can also upgrade to the Reserve membership by paying the fixed upgrade fee of 100,000 THB (approximately $2,750) and the difference, provided you have an invitation.

Include Family Members

Unlike Gold tier, Reserve allows you to add family to a Thailand Elite Visa. Additional members you add to the membership package will not need an invitation to apply and will pay a reduced fee for their inclusion. With a Thailand Privilege family visa, you can bring your dependents to Thailand from the US without having to arrange separate immigration solutions.

Top-of-the-range VIP-level Privileges

As a Thailand Privilege member, you gain access to the following perks:

• Annual privilege points that can be spent via a points redemption system
• Spend privilege points to earn any available privilege of your choice
• Yearly health checkups once per membership validity
• 24/7 member contact center access, allowing you to book reservations and acquire additional support
• Special incentives to take advantage of such as seasonal gifts and buy-1-get-1-free promotions
• Discounts at leading shopping centers and high-end restaurant chains

Being a Reserve member also provides benefits that you do not earn with the lower tiers of membership:

• Personal Accident Insurance usable for 365 days during your first membership year
• Complimentary hotel membership with Accor Plus chains
• A 50% discount on river cruises during your birthday
• 500 THB Grab voucher, usable during the first year of your membership term

Documents Required for the Reserve Membership

If you want to apply for the Thailand Elite Visa by becoming a Reserve member, you will need to produce the following items:

• Application fee of 50,000 THB (equivalent to roughly $1,370)*
• Proof of invitation from Thailand Privilege Card (TPC)
• Completed and signed Membership Application Form for Reserve Membership (Core Member)
• Completed and signed Membership Application Form for Reserve Membership (Additional Member)
• Completed and signed Membership Application Fee Payment Form
• Photocopy of your passport (in color)**
• Recent passport-sized photograph (in color)***
• Additional documents as required****

*NOTE: Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. has announced a temporary halt to the 50,000 Baht Membership Application Fee for applications submitted between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. This decision is intended to increase accessibility for new applicants. Those who applied prior to this period can continue with the standard process and complete the remaining membership fee as scheduled.

**NOTE: The photocopy must display the passport’s biopage with the passport signature visible on the document.

• If there is no signature visible on the biopage, you will need to provide a copy of the passport signature page along with it.
• If you are applying for the Thailand Elite Visa in Thailand, you will need to provide a photocopy of your visa.

***NOTE: You can take the photo in your own time by standing against a white background and switching your camera to portrait mode. Consult your GSSA for details regarding the dimensions of the photograph.

****NOTE: If the following situations apply to you, you will need to provide supplementary documentation as follows:

• You are including family members in your membership, in which case you will need to provide proof of relationship documents (such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate).
• If you are holding or have held an ED Visa in the past, you will need to complete the Education Visa Holder Acknowledgement Form and provide documents from the education institution you attended.

How to apply for the Reserve Membership

The 20-year Reserve Membership is unique in the sense that you will need to be formally invited by the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC) to apply for this package. If approved, TPC will issue you an application and appropriate forms for the Reserve membership.

Applying for a Thailand Elite Visa is made simpler through the assistance of a General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA). These are companies appointed by the Thai government to guide applicants through their Thailand Privilege membership applications free of charge. GSSAs ensure that all the documents an applicant needs are correctly prepared before submission. Having a GSSA offers a safety net, making sure that you earn your Thailand Elite Visa quickly and without any delays.

Here is a detailed overview of the application pipeline from start to finish:

1. You first earn your invitation to apply for the 20-year Thailand Elite Visa. Alongside this, you will also receive all the required application forms for it.
2. Send all the required documents to your GSSA who will submit them on your behalf to TPC. If anything is missing or incorrect, your GSSA will inform you promptly.
3. After submitting your application to TPC, a Thai immigration officer will be assigned to scrutinize your background history, looking for any traces of overstays, bankruptcy periods, volunteer visas, and criminal activity.
4. You should receive the results of your background assessment in an average of 4 to 6 weeks. An approval letter and payment instructions will be provided if your background check has been successfully cleared.
5. Look at the payment instructions and pay the membership fee to TPC. You will have a total of 30 days to complete the transaction.
6. Once the payment has been processed, you will receive a membership ID and welcome letter directly from TPC within an estimated 5 to 10 business days.
7. Reach out to the member contact center to schedule an appointment with the domicile where you will be collecting your Thai Elite Visa. It can be collected at the following locations:
1. Royal Thai Consulate or Thai Embassy in the US (if applying outside Thailand)
2. Suvarnabhumi Airport or Phuket International Airport (if flying into Thailand)
3. Thai Immigration Office on Chaengwattana Road (if you are applying in Thailand)
8. Head to the location on the date of your appointment to affix your Thai Elite Visa to a page in your passport.
9. Well done, you are now an official holder of a Thai Elite Visa.

Consult Siam Legal for Extra Support

To apply for a Thailand Elite Visa through the Reserve membership, contact Siam Legal International. We are a leading GSSA in Thailand, recognized by TPC as having the highest success and customer satisfaction rate for clients in North America. We offer the highest quality services to help you get your Thai Elite Visa in the swiftest manner.

If you haven’t used our services before, we will introduce ourselves through a private consultation session to explain how we will assist you and identify whether this membership matches your needs appropriately. If you haven’t received an invitation from TPC yet, you can send us a letter introducing yourself and your resume and we will provide these documents to them.

Once you’ve been given the invitation and the required documents from TPC, you can consult us to assist you in completing the application with us close by. After we’ve reviewed everything and your application is ready, we will submit it to TPC after the meeting. We will submit it electronically through the Thailand Privilege online application portal and share the login details for your profile so you can keep track of your application.

Applying for a Thailand Elite Visa through us lets you earn your newfound membership and visa swiftly, without errors or delays cropping up. This approach reduces stress and encourages you to enjoy the rest of your days without worrying about possible rejections.