Independent guide. This is not the official Thailand Privilege program or a government site. We pass enquiries to a partner law firm in Phuket that is an authorized agent, and we may receive a referral fee. How this site works

Independent guide, not the official program. How this site works

Independent guide ยท Phuket and all of Thailand

Live in Thailand for 5 to 20+ years with one visa

Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite) gives you a visa for 5 to 20+ years for a one-off membership fee. A few quick questions show which tier fits, and a law firm in Phuket replies. Not sure it is the right visa? The same check compares the retirement visa, DTV and LTR.

  • From 650,000 THB for 5 years
  • Five tiers, up to 20+ years
  • Replies from a law firm, not a call centre

Free, no commitment Answered by a law firm in Phuket Figures checked on official pages, 25 October 2026

Thailand Privilege fees

Official list, THB
TierFeeVisaOn a 20-year scale
BronzeAgents report it ends 31 Dec 2026. Not confirmed on the official site. 650,000 THB 5 years
Gold 900,000 THB 5 years
Platinum 1,500,000 THB 10 years
Diamond 2,500,000 THB 15 years
Reserve 5,000,000 THB 20+ years

Fees and visa lengths as listed on thailandprivilege.co.th, last checked 25 October 2026. Fees can change; the program's own site is the reference.

Checked 25 October 2026

How it works

From your first answer to a reply from the firm.

Start with question 1 →
  1. Answer a few quick questions

    Mostly taps: your age, work, how long you want to stay and your budget. You only type your name and contact details.

  2. A law firm in Phuket replies

    Our partner law firm, an authorized agent, looks at your answers and replies to you directly with the visa options that fit and what each one needs.

  3. You decide

    The enquiry is free and does not commit you. If you go ahead, the firm explains its own fees first and handles the application with you.

Form LTV-1 · Visa enquiry

Which visa fits you? Build your file.

Tap through seven short questions. After the first four you see which visa to look at first. Then leave your contact details and a partner law firm in Phuket, an authorized agent, replies with the options and next steps.

  • Free, and it does not commit you to anything
  • Mostly taps; you type only your name and contact details
  • Answered by a law firm in Phuket, not a call centre

We are an independent guide, not the official program. We may receive a referral fee from the partner firm if you go ahead. How this works

Question 1 of 8
How old are you?

The retirement route starts at 50.

Overview · Four routes

Which visa fits you?

The short version. Each card links to a plain guide with the full rules.

Route 01

Thailand Privilege

formerly Thailand Elite

For People who want 5 to 20+ years in Thailand on one membership

How long
5 to 20+ years, by tier
Money needed
Membership fee of 650,000 to 5,000,000 THB
Age
Ask in your enquiry
Work in Thailand
Agents report no work rightsNot confirmed on the official site
Visa fee
Ask in your enquiry
Tiers and fees →
Route 02

Retirement visa

Non-Immigrant O-A

For People aged 50 and over

How long
1 year per stay
Money needed
800,000 THB in the bank or 65,000 THB a month in incomePlus health insurance of at least 3,000,000 THB
Age
50 or over
Work in Thailand
Not allowed
Visa fee
Set by the embassy where you apply
Retirement visa guide →
Route 03

Destination Thailand Visa

DTV

For Remote workers and some longer activity-based stays

How long
5-year visa, up to 180 days per entryEach stay can be extended once by up to 180 days
Money needed
500,000 THB in savings
Age
Ask in your enquiry
Work in Thailand
No Thai employers or Thai clients
Visa fee
Set by the embassy where you apply
DTV guide →
Route 04

Long-Term Resident visa

LTR

For Applicants who meet its income, asset or professional criteria

How long
10 years: 5 years, then 5 more
Money needed
Usually USD 80,000 a year in incomeEach of the four categories has its own test
Age
50 or over in the pensioner category
Work in Thailand
Digital work permit in most categoriesNot for Work-from-Thailand Professionals
Visa fee
50,000 THB once approvedIf collected in Thailand; abroad it may cost more
LTR guide →

Checked 25 October 2026 on thailandprivilege.co.th, mfa.go.th, the Thai embassies in London, Budapest and Doha, and ltr.boi.go.th. Some embassies set their own figures and fees in local currency, so the firm confirms what applies to you. This is orientation, not legal advice.

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Who replies · Phuket

Enquiries go to a law firm in Phuket

We do not process visas ourselves. When you send an enquiry, we pass it to our partner law firm in Phuket, which is an authorized agent for Thailand Privilege. The firm replies to you directly with the options that fit and the next steps.

That suits you if you already live on the island or plan to move there, but you can enquire from anywhere.

Thailand Privilege (Elite) visa in Phuket

FAQ

Questions people ask first

What is the best long-term visa for Thailand?

It depends on your age, whether you need to work, how long you want to stay and your budget. Thailand Privilege (formerly Thailand Elite) gives 5 to 20+ years depending on the tier. The retirement visa is aimed at people aged 50 and over. The DTV and the LTR visa suit other profiles. The visa check on this page gives you a starting point in four taps.

Is Thailand Privilege the same as Thailand Elite?

Yes. Thailand Privilege is the current name of the program that was called Thailand Elite. Many people still search for it as the Thailand Elite visa or Thai Elite visa.

How much does the Thailand Privilege visa cost?

The official site lists five tiers, from Bronze at 650,000 THB for 5 years to Reserve at 5,000,000 THB for 20+ years. Prices last checked 25 October 2026. See all tiers.

Are you the official Thailand Privilege program?

No. This is an independent guide. We pass enquiries to a partner law firm in Phuket that is an authorized agent, and we may receive a referral fee if you apply through it. The official program site is thailandprivilege.co.th.

What does it cost to send an enquiry?

Nothing. The enquiry is free and does not commit you to anything. Ask the partner law firm about its own service fees before you decide.

Not sure which visa fits you?

Answer a few quick questions. A law firm in Phuket replies with your options. Free, and it does not commit you to anything.