No upgrade fees for Legacy Thailand Elite

From January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC) is offering a special promotion to holders of the old Thailand Elite Visa who wish to upgrade to the new Thailand Privilege Visa: the upgrade fee is waived. This limited-time offer allows holders of the old Thailand Elite Visa to seamlessly transition to a more flexible and attractive visa membership while saving additional costs.

This article explains how the Thailand Elite Visa differs from the Thailand Privilege Visa and why an upgrade can be attractive for Thailand Elite Visa holders. We also explain who is eligible for the offer and how you can upgrade your Thailand Elite Visa step by step.

Thailand's Elite vs. Thailand's Privileges: What's the Difference?

On October 1, 2023, TPC officially discontinued the Thailand Elite program and replaced it with the Thailand Privilege program. All previous Thailand Elite packages were revised and updated to offer greater flexibility and benefits.

The Thailand Elite packages remain valid under the originally agreed terms, but cannot be renewed after their expiration date. Below is a list of the previous Thailand Elite packages and the new Thailand Privilege packages:

  • Elite Privileges Access Card
  • Elite Family Alternative Card
  • Elite Family Outing Ticket
  • Elite Superiority Expansion Card
  • Elite Ultimate Privilege Card
  • Elite Family Premium Card
  • Thailand Privilege Bronze Membership (temporarily added)
  • Thailand Privilege Gold Membership
  • Thailand Privilege Platinum Membership
  • Thailand Privilege Diamond Membership
  • Thailand Privilege Reserve Membership

    • One of the most important differences between the Thailand Elite program and the Thailand Privilege program is the introduction of the Thailand Privilege points system. This system allows Thailand Privilege members to choose from a long and diverse list of free perks and benefits that best suit their needs and lifestyle – unlike the fixed perks of the Thailand Elite program.

    Who is eligible to upgrade their Thailand Elite Card?

    If you are a holder of an older Thailand Elite Visa and wish to take advantage of this limited-time upgrade offer, you must be a holder of one of the following cards:

    However, you can only upgrade to one of the four Thailand Privilege base packages (Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Reserve). The promotion, which waives the 100,000 THB upgrade fee, is time-limited and only valid from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.

    How to upgrade from Thailand Elite to Thailand Privilege

    If you are applying to upgrade your expired Thailand Elite Visa to a new Thailand Privilege Visa, your application must be fully completed and submitted no later than three months before your Thailand Elite Visa expires, as the entire upgrade process can take between one and three months.

    The steps to upgrade your Thailand Elite Visa are as follows:

  • Visit the Thailand Privilege website: Send an inquiry to their member support department.
  • Submitting an upgrade application: Please complete and sign all required application forms, including the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) form, before forwarding them to Thailand Privilege.
  • Background check: After the application is submitted, a background check is carried out, which usually takes four to six weeks.
  • Annual fee: Since you are not a new member, you do not have to pay the Thailand Privilege membership fee. However, depending on your existing Thailand Elite Card and the membership you upgrade to, a small annual fee will apply until the end of your membership.
  • Membership Acceptance and Issuance: After approval, you will receive a welcome letter with your new membership number. To have your new Thailand Privilege Visa stamped in your passport, you can choose the method that best suits your situation: If you are abroad, you can apply for visa stamping at a Thai embassy or consulate. This applies if you are entering Thailand via one of the following airports: Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport, Chiang Mai Airport, or Phuket Airport. If you are already in Thailand, you can apply for visa stamping at the Thai Immigration Bureau in Chaeng Wattana, Bangkok.

    • Thailand Privilege Referral Program

    For holders of a previous Thailand Elite Visa, this promotion offers an attractive opportunity to upgrade to the new Thailand Privilege program.

    Unfortunately, Siam Legal International cannot provide support with these upgrades during the promotional period, as the upgrade process can only be carried out directly through the Thailand Privilege website after a request to their member support department.

    However, we remain a government-authorised General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) and work with TPC to provide free assistance to individuals new to TPC's membership programs in applying for a Thailand Privilege Visa.

    Would you like to share the benefits of the Thailand Privilege program with friends or family and earn some extra money yourself? Siam Legal offers an exclusive Thailand Privilege referral program where you receive commissions for every successful referral. Help your loved ones enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle in Thailand – and get paid for it!

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