Thailand Privilege Visa

The Thailand Privilege Visa or Thailand Elite Visa is one of the special Thai visas aimed for people in business, digital nomads, retirees, investors, high income individuals, and families looking to move into Thailand.

Some of the benefits of being a Thai Privilege Member includes:

up to 15 years visa validity (up to 20 years and beyond via invitation only)
expedited immigration procedures at the airport on arrival and departure
special discounts at hospitals, hotels, spas, restaurants, department stores, and golf courses
Elite personal assistance with immigration services
90-day reporting service
Privilege points to redeem for any perks and benefits

4 Simple Steps to Become a Thailand Privilege Member

Artour

I had wonderful experience working with Siam Legal to get my Thailand Elite Visa. I worked with Rex using emails and messenger. Everything went smooth based on email exchanges. I got approval in one month, what was way too fast for me, I thought it would take longer. It means I am still in Canada but planning to leave to Thailand soon!

SGK

Very happy with the Thailand Elite Visa service provided by Siam Legal. The whole application process was handled smoothly. Rex Baay answered my questions quickly and comprehensively. The greeting service at the airport for the visa affixture was excellent, together with the courtesy limo. There is a two month delay in issuing the physical Membersip card but that is not their responsibility.

Ashok Sharma

Siam Legal International we’re professional and courteous in support for my application for the Thailand Elite Visa. They had acted as my agent on a no fee basis, the help and guidance they provided was excellent, navigating the small stuff in a bureaucratic process is invaluable. I would recommend you use their services either for Thailand Elite or for other legal services. In my experience the process was made simpler and it was a pleasure to deal with their friendly staffers.

Edgar Smith

Made everything really easy for me, when arranging an Elite visa. Responded to all my (many) questions very quickly and patiently. Rex Baay was the staff member who dealt with everything throughout, spoke perfect English and was super friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommended!

Nathan

Rex helped me get a Thai Elite visa (a service that they offer for free) and a bank account. Everything went very smoothly. The staff at Siam Legal is very knowledgeable and helpful, and they speak excellent English. I'll definitely turn to them if I need any further legal services while I'm in Thailand.

Oskar Krol

I just got my Thailand Elite visa. Thank you Rex for the whole support. He really took time and answered me on so many questions. Everything went smooth with getting the thai elite.

We are the authorized General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) of Thailand Privilege membership for the UK. Should you choose our firm to be your agent for your application, we provide:

24/7 VIP phone number (priceless)
2 hours of legal consultation with our legal advisor (value 10,000 THB)
2 hours of immigration consultation (value 6,000 THB)
Free Notary Public service (one document, one-time value 3,000 THB)
Free Bank Account Opening Service (value 5,000 THB)

How long is the Thai Privilege Visa application process?

The Thailand Privilege Membership and Thai Privilege Visa application process may take 4 weeks to 3 months depending on the nationality of the applicant and in case of immigration or criminal record of the applicant.

Do any Thai Privilege application documents need a notary stamp or to be certified?

No. It is not required for the Thai Privilege Visa application forms and copy of passport to be notarised or to be certified. A scanned copy sent through email or photocopy of these documents is sufficient.

What is the passport validity that is required for this Privilege visa process?

Ideally, you need to have at least 5 years remaining in the validity of your passport. However, in case you have less than 5 years, the Thai Embassy or Immigration Bureau will affix the Thai Privilege Visas based on the expiration date stated in your passport. The remaining validity of your visa will then be affixed to your new passport. It is also good to note that you need to have at least 3 blank pages in your passport.

Do I have to appear in person for the Thai Privilege application?

No, it is not required to personally appear during the Thai Privilege membership application. You will be represented by a General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) during the membership application. However, your presence is required during the issuance of the visa whether it is at the Thai Embassy abroad, at Suvarnabhumi airport, or at the Bangkok immigration office.

Do I have to pay income taxes in Thailand as a Thai Privilege visa holder?

The Thai Privilege Visa is a privilege visa which falls under the special tourist visa or privilege entry category. The Thai Privilege Visa holder does not need to pay income taxes especially when the income was derived abroad. There are instances where a Thai Privilege Visa holder may voluntarily pay income tax in Thailand.

Rex Baay

Client Services Manager

Rex has been handling immigration cases in Thailand for 11 years. He has great knowledge of Thai non-immigrant visas such as business visas, Thai marriage visas, retirement visas, and Thai Elite visas. He is also handling more complicated cases such as changing visas within Thailand.

Dennis Ramm

Director of Client Services

Mr. Dennis Ramm has served as Siam Legal's Director of Client Services for 18 years. He has contributed articles to numerous publications throughout Southeast Asia discussing matters such as property issues and immigration law spanning several continents.

Siam Legal International is a premier full-service law firm in Thailand with its headquarters in Bangkok.

Our offices are strategically located throughout the major cities in Thailand including Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Samui, and Phuket along with international representative offices in London and Las Vegas.

The Thailand lawyers at Siam Legal specialize in a wide range of legal disciplines: Real Estate transactions (Thailand property purchase including leasehold, condominium, villas, project development, construction law & licensing), Immigration (Thai Visas & Immigration, Thai Citizenship, Permanent Residence, and Thai Business, Marriage and Retirement Visa applications), Litigation Services (Civil, Commercial and Criminal), Process Service of Court Papers and Investigation Services (Individual and Corporate), Notary Services & Last Will and Testament and all aspects of Family Law (prenuptial agreement, divorce, child custody, adoption). Our UK, AUS, and US Immigration specialists supervise and handle our Visa services.

Our licensed English-speaking Thai lawyers and qualified foreign attorneys and solicitors work together to offer sound legal advice and assistance with regard to Corporate and investment Laws (including Foreign Business Licenses, Board of Investment – B.O.I, and Treaty of Amity).

We have a proven track record of providing highly effective legal solutions to both local and international clients delivering a high degree of expertise at a reasonable cost by our Thailand lawyer.

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