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Thailand Privilege visa: membership tiers, costs and rules
Quick answer
- Thailand Privilege is a paid-membership programme that includes a long-term visa, run through a state enterprise.
- Eligibility rests on approved membership and background screening, not on age, retirement, employment or income criteria.
- Published core fees range from THB 650,000 (5 years) to THB 5,000,000 (20 years, invitation only).
- It is not a work permit.
Membership tiers
- Bronze: 5 years, THB 650,000
- Gold: 5 years, THB 900,000
- Platinum: 10 years, THB 1,500,000
- Diamond: 15 years, THB 2,500,000
- Reserve: 20 years, THB 5,000,000, by invitation only
- Fees are the published core fees at the time of review. Confirm current prices and promotions with the provider before paying.
What you get
A long-term, predictable stay without meeting retirement or employment criteria, plus airport assistance and other benefits that vary by tier. It is often chosen by people with irregular finances who want the least paperwork.
Restrictions
Membership does not automatically authorise work, so anyone who wants to work needs to assess a separate visa and work-permit route.
How it works
- Choose a tier by term and benefits, not only by visa length.
- Submit your passport and personal details through an authorised channel.
- Pass background and immigration screening.
- After approval, pay following the official instructions.
- Complete the membership, visa endorsement or arrival steps you are given.
Check before you pay
- Membership term, visa validity and the stay allowed at each entry are three separate things, so read every entry stamp
- Family members' prices can differ and the main fee may not cover a spouse or children
- The fee is substantial and described as non-refundable, so read the cancellation and refund terms first
- Never transfer money to an unverified personal account, and treat the official agreement and invoice as the controlling documents
- A long membership does not guarantee one unbroken stay for its whole term, and 90-day reporting, address reporting or re-entry duties may still apply
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Thailand Privilege visa cost?
Published core fees run from THB 650,000 for Bronze (5 years) to THB 5,000,000 for Reserve (20 years, invitation only). Confirm current prices with the provider.
Can I work on a Thailand Privilege visa?
No. Membership does not authorise work.
Do I need to be 50 or have a minimum income?
Entry tiers are not based on age or income proof. Eligibility rests on approved membership and screening.
Official sources
This guide is general information, not legal advice or an official immigration decision. Requirements, fees and procedures can change, and officers have discretion, so check current rules with the relevant Thai authority before you apply.
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