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Residence permit of Thailand through investment

The Kingdom of Thailand is the most beautiful state in Southeast Asia, it is one of the most popular destinations for individual tourism and family vacations.

  • For those who wish to obtain the right to reside in the Kingdom, the Thailand Elite program has been operating since 2003. This program allows foreign citizens to obtain a long-term visa for a period of five to twenty years in Thailand, as well as a number of other privileges. In the north of the country there are tropical forests, in the south - picturesque beaches. The Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations for both individual tourism and family vacations. If you are planning to move to Thailand and live there for more than three months or make the country your "second home" or want to invest, travel, enjoy VIP service upon arrival and during your stay in Thailand, the Thailand Elite program is created especially for you. Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia with a state program that allows foreign citizens to obtain a long-term visa for a period of five to twenty years in Thailand, as well as a number of other privileges.

  • In order to move to Thailand, you need to obtain a special permit. The Thai Elite long-term visa allows you to live in Thailand permanently without having to leave the country every three months. A long-stay visa is issued by Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited (TPC), representing the Department of Tourism of Thailand.

The Thailand Elite program offers 7 different options for participation in the program:

  1. Elite Easy Access
    is the most popular and most affordable option for members. Participants of this program receive the right to stay in Thailand for five years. The one-time entry fee for participation in the program is THB 600,000 - that's 19,000 US dollars. There are no annual membership fees or age restrictions. Elite Easy Access membership is non-transferrable, but upgradeable to Elite Ultimate Privilege for THB 1,605,000 - about $50,000.
  2. The Elite Family Excursion program
    is designed for a family of at least two people. Each of which receives a special long-term visa to Thailand for five years. The one-time entry fee is THB 800,000 VAT included, which is USD 25,000 for the main applicant and spouse or civil partner, and THB 300,000 VAT included, which is USD 10,000 for each dependent family member. The program does not have an annual membership fee and age. Membership in the Elite Family Excursion program is non-transferrable. The program privilege package includes: airport transfers and concierge service.
  3. The Elite Superiority Extension Program
    is a long-term visa for one applicant for twenty years with a one-time entry fee of THB 1 million - that's 32,000 USD. There is no annual membership fee for the program. The visa entitles the participant to reside in the country, purchase real estate and obtain tax resident status, but subject to residence in the country for more than 185 days a year.

The process and terms of consideration of a visa to Thailand.

It takes approximately two/three months from the moment the applicant submits the application to receive a visa decision. The program involves the issuance of a special long-term visa and a Thailand Elite card, which can be obtained at international airports in Thailand upon arrival.

Further, after verification of the identity of the applicant, a preliminary approval is issued along with confirmation for payment of a one-time entry fee. The visa is issued 2 weeks after the government receives full payment for the program.

To obtain a visa, the applicant and all dependents must notify TPC of the time and airport of arrival seven days prior to arrival in Thailand.

Thailand Elite members can stay in Thailand indefinitely during the visa period. Foreign nationals who plan to reside in Thailand for more than 90 consecutive days must notify TPC

Minimum investment amount: from 19 000 USD

Receipt time: from 2/3 months



Cost of support for obtaining a residence permit in Thailand:

  • 60,000 USD per applicant;
  • 120,000 USD for spouse and applicant;
  • 150,000 USD for the applicant’s spouse and one child;
  • 200,000 USD for the applicant’s spouse and two children;
  • 50,000 USD for each additional family member.

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