IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE THAI ELITE

  • New elite membership packages for Thailand introduced!
  • New applications for Elite Family Premium membership are now being accepted!
  • The latest information and changes regarding the Thailand Elite Visa Program can be found at the following links:
  • https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-elite-visa-2023-program-changes
  • https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-elite-visa-news-and-updates

    • Thailand has always been a popular travel destination for international families. The low cost of living, rich culture, high level of education, and good medical care make the country attractive to families who want to vacation there year after year or build a new life. All foreigners require a visa to enter Thailand. The visa application process can be complicated for families with children. Wealthy families seeking long-term solutions should contact Thai Elite Visas.

    Those who want only the best and wish to enjoy Thailand for 20 years can apply for a Thailand Elite Ultimate Privilege Visa. This visa can be extended to include family members with the Elite Family Premium Visa. The Elite Family Premium Visa is the ideal solution for couples, families with children, or adults who wish to spend their luxurious retirement with their parents.

    Thailand offers various long-term visas. Most of these visas have age, financial, or educational requirements. The bureaucratic process is complex, and the visa often needs to be renewed every 12 months. Some visas cannot be extended beyond 12 months.

    The Elite Family Premium Visa is issued by Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. It offers tourist visas for wealthy foreigners who no longer require short-term visas but plan a long-term stay in Thailand or intend to settle there permanently.

    The Thailand Elite Visa makes Thailand attractive to affluent families seeking extended stays. It bypasses annual entry requirements and restrictions, offering its members long-term validity, ease of use, and numerous benefits. The Elite Family Premium Visa provides foreign families with exclusivity in Thailand. Benefits such as shopping and leisure options, concierge services, and immigration assistance allow long-term visitors and residents to live like royalty in Thailand.

    The pandemic taught many people a painful lesson. Freedom of choice was suddenly restricted, and those who could afford it and were able to travel regularly were suddenly stuck. Family trips became more difficult, and children missed out on cultural experiences. This led to a rethink regarding travel. Short breaks lost their appeal, and people sought long-term solutions to provide their children with diverse cultural experiences. The Elite Family Premium makes this easy for couples and parents who love the Land of Smiles and want to share it with their children.

    Overview of the Elite Family Premium Package

    The Thai Elite Family Premium is a 20-year tourist visa for wealthy and high-earning foreign nationals with families. It is available to family members of holders of an existing Elite Ultimate Privilege visa.

    For those who like to use Thailand as a frequent holiday destination, it allows unlimited entries into Thailand for 20 years, and stays of up to one year are permitted at a time.

    Existing Ultimate Privilege members who wish to relocate to Thailand and build a new life with their families can extend their visa to include their immediate family members with Elite Family Premium. This allows families to live in Thailand for up to one year before they need to leave and re-enter the country. Children can attend school throughout the year, and parents don't have to worry about visa extensions or annual visa reservations.

    There is no minimum stay requirement and no minimum departure date. It's a great opportunity to introduce your children to other parts of Asia while knowing that returning home will be hassle-free.

    Should your circumstances prevent you from leaving after one year, please contact Thailand Elite Privilege. They will assist you in extending your stay for another year, making a continuous stay of up to two years possible.

    The Elite Family Premium program has few requirements. One family member must hold an Elite Ultimate Privilege visa. Members do not need to prove income or have funds in a Thai bank account. They are not required to attend an educational institution or perform volunteer work. There are no age restrictions for Family Premium members. Ultimate Privilege holders must be at least 20 years old. Members do not need to undergo entry interviews or renew their visas annually.

    Each member of the core family can apply for a Premium Family Visa. Some travel with their spouse, others with their children. Members of the Elite Ultimate Privilege Program wish to build a new life in Thailand and share it with their retired parents or grandparents. There is no limit to the number of people who can apply for a Premium Family Visa, and additional applicants receive their visas at a significantly reduced fee. Premium Family Members can also be added later.

    The fee for a 20-year Elite Family Premium Visa is 1 million Thai Baht per person, plus an annual fee of 10,000 Thai Baht. Family members receive all the benefits of Elite Ultimate Privilege membership at a significantly reduced cost. The fee is due upon approval, so there is no financial risk involved in applying.

    When applying for an Elite Family Premium Visa, the Immigration Department conducts a due diligence background check on all applicants. Provided the potential family members have no criminal record or outstanding overstays in Thailand, the application is approved. The visa fee is payable after approval, and the visa is issued for the first five years.

    Elite Family Premium members enjoy VIP service upon arrival in Thailand. Immigration formalities and passport processing are expedited. A concierge service is available, and travelers are met at the airport in a private limousine and transferred to their accommodation. A member contacts Thai Elite Privilege and provides their arrival date – everything else is taken care of.

    Thailand Elite Privilege wants its visa holders to feel special. They are treated as VIP guests in Thailand. Foreigners staying in Thailand for more than three months must report to the local Thai immigration office every 90 days. This can be very time-consuming for families, as all family members must be present. Thai Elite visa holders do not need to report to the immigration office in person. A Thai Elite representative organizes and represents the family during this formality. For Elite Family Premium visa holders, there are no long queues or waiting times, even with children and elderly family members.

    Elite Family Premium members receive discounts and special offers at numerous shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities throughout Thailand. This is ideal for families, as leisure activities with children can be expensive. Thai Elite offers attractive discounts for families in a country with an already low cost of living.

    The Ultimate Privilege visa offers additional leisure benefits compared to other Thai elite visas. Elite Family Premium members have access to Thailand's exclusive golf courses and spa resorts.

    To take advantage of these benefits, members present their Thai Elite Privilege card at any participating restaurant and receive immediate discounts. Members can also share these benefits with friends and family who are not Thai Elite members.

    Elite Family Premium

  • 20-year tourist visa with unlimited entry (issued every 5 years)
  • Available to the immediate family of Elite Ultimate Privilege members
  • Up to 1 year stay per arrival
  • 1 million Thai Baht per person
  • Support with bank accounts, licenses and the 90-day reporting requirement.
  • Expedited arrival processing and private limousine transfer
  • Shopping and leisure benefits
  • Exclusive access to the golf and spa resort

    • Apply for your Elite Family Premium Visa.

    The easiest way to apply for an Elite Family Premium Visa is through a registered agent. Agents not only assist you with your Thai Elite Visa application but also offer additional services such as free notarization, business contacts, real estate investments, and referrals to educational institutions.

    You can submit your application through an agent, either in Thailand or from your home country. Processing typically takes one to three months, depending on your nationality. The agent will advise you on the information required for all family members to submit the application on your behalf and monitor its progress.

    The advantage of a registered family reunification agent is that they handle all the formalities and offer additional services to facilitate your move and stay in Thailand. Organizing documents for multiple people can be very time-consuming, but your agent provides personalized support from start to finish. They will keep you informed about the status of your application and any outstanding requirements.

    1. Submission of the application

    The first step is to contact your advisor. They can advise you on which visa best suits your needs and how to begin the application process. Your advisor will send you a questionnaire with the necessary initial information. This includes:

  • Passport number and validity dates
  • Current visas or information about previous visa overstays in Thailand

    • It is important that every applicant, including children, needs a valid passport. A questionnaire must be completed for each person applying for a Premium Family Visa.

    After receiving your completed questionnaire, your agent will pre-fill the application form for Elite Family Premium membership and send it to you via email for signature. They will inform you about all required documents, such as marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate, birth certificate, etc. Your agent will ensure you don't have to worry about the necessary documents.

    Your application should include the following:

  • A signed application form
  • Color copy of your passport profile page
  • A high-quality passport photo
  • Additional documents for family members

    • Your agent will submit the signed application on your behalf and will liaise with Thailand Elite Privilege and the immigration authorities. They will inform you if any further information is required for approval.

    When applying for your visa, your passport must be valid for at least five years. If your passport expires before these five years are up, the visa can be affixed to your current passport. Once you have received your new passport, you can schedule an appointment at the Thai embassy. Bring both your old and new passports to this appointment. There, you will be issued a new visa valid for the remaining five years.

    2. Background check

    As part of its due diligence, the Thai Immigration Bureau conducts a background check on all applicants. This check includes the following:

  • Criminal convictions within Thailand or any other country
  • All outstanding overstays of the stay in Thailand (where the overstay fee has not been paid)
  • If an applicant currently holds valid visas for Thailand (e.g., education, pension, or work visas), these must be cancelled before the final approval of the Thai Elite Visa.

    • 3. Payment of the membership fee (credit card or bank transfer)

    The minimum cost for an Elite Family Premium Visa is 1 million Thai Baht per family member. This visa grants each family member unlimited access to Thailand for 20 years.

    Payment is only required after receiving final approval. Once your visa is approved, you will receive a welcome letter from Thailand Elite Privilege and your agent. This letter will explain the next steps in the visa application process and all the benefits available to you.

    You will also receive a letter outlining all available payment options. The visa fee can be paid by credit card, international bank transfer, or, if you already have a Thai bank account, by domestic bank transfer. The fee is due as a single payment after approval. If you have a daily transfer limit, please discuss this with your agent.

    From the moment an Elite Family Premium member receives the approval and welcome letter, they have 3 months to pay the visa fee and begin their first 5-year membership.

    4. Visa issuance (embassy, ​​airport or Thai immigration office)

    There are several ways to get your visa printed in your passport.

  • A member may visit the Thai embassy in their country.
  • A member can be picked up upon arrival at Bangkok Airport, Thailand, and the visa can be issued before passport control.
  • An appointment can be arranged for a visit to the Thai embassy in Bangkok.

    • Working with an agent simplifies the process described above and provides a central point of contact. There are no additional fees for engaging a qualified, registered agent.

    Further considerations and limitations

    Background check

    When conducting a background check, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • He has not been sentenced to imprisonment in any country except for a negligently committed offense.
  • because it had not been declared insolvent
  • not to have been declared mentally ill, legally incapacitated, or quasi-legally incapacitated

    • Working in Thailand

    Thai Elite Visas are considered tourist visas. To work or earn an income in Thailand, a valid work permit is required. This is not granted with a Thai Elite Visa. Anyone seeking employment or wishing to start a business in Thailand can contact their Thai Elite agent to discuss options for obtaining a work permit.

    Excluded countries

    Some countries have restrictions on the application process. Nationals of these countries are not eligible to receive a Thailand Elite Visa:

  • Africa: Central Africa, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Sudan.
  • Middle East: Algeria, Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria and Yemen
  • Asia: North Korea, Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

    • Why choose Thailand as your new home?

    There are many reasons why people vacation in Thailand or move there.

    Thailand has a low cost of living

  • Living outside the city is possible at very low cost.
  • It is true that Bangkok and Phuket can be expensive for luxury living.
  • Appropriate transport system

    • Thailand offers first-class medical care and education

  • Thailand has some of the best medical facilities in Asia.
  • It costs only a fraction of the healthcare costs in Western countries.

    • Thailand offers first-class education at international schools

  • Thailand has many high-quality international primary, secondary and higher education institutions that offer children and young adults a high level of education at a fraction of the cost you would pay in your home country.

    • Thailand is the most important travel destination for Southeast Asia.

  • Thai airports offer easy access to many destinations in Southeast Asia through low-cost airlines.
  • Thailand is the perfect starting point to expand and explore the Southeast Asian region.

    • The Thai Elite Family Premium Visa is ideal for families who love Thailand and want to enjoy the highest level of luxury. It's perfect for anyone who desires a hassle-free life in Thailand. This visa is ideal for those who want to visit Thailand year after year or raise their children in a unique culture. Changing travel patterns have led many people to consider how they can build a life with their families in diverse and unique cultures. Short holidays are becoming less common, and instead, people are seeking long-term perspectives. The Thai Elite Family Premium Visa is ideal for those who want to start a family or spend extended periods with their children and parents in this beautiful country.

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