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What are the new prices and details for the Long Term Elite Visa in Thailand?
Sep 6, 2023
3 years ago
Greg *********
ORIGINAL POSTERLong term elite visa.
What are the new times and prices?
5 × price increases are ridiculous
What are the new times and prices?
5 × price increases are ridiculous
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion focuses on the recent price increases for the Thailand Elite Visa program, which have raised concerns among potential expats and retirees. The new costs are outlined as follows: 5 years for 900,000 baht, 10 years for 1.5 million baht, 15 years for 2.5 million baht, and 20 years for 5 million baht. Community members express frustration regarding affordability and speculate on the implications of these increases for future visa options, including the possibility of future hikes for the retirement visa deposit.
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Jo **********
obviously it’s time to think about LTR which is far more superior. With the elite/privilege you get stamped in for 1 year and need to do 90 day reporting. With LTR it’s a 5 year stamp and only 1 year reporting. And it cost me only 65.000 baht.
Carlos *******
@Jo *********
What does LTR mean?Jo **********
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Long Term Resident VisaReply to
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Ron *******
And you cannot just buy a 20yr visa under the new scheme.
Only 100 per year available and it's by invitation only.
Only 100 per year available and it's by invitation only.
Michael ********
Well was enough warning telling people prices were going to rise and new changes
Greg *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
warming? prices are going to increase 5 ×. Warning it's going to cost 80k more for the same thingMichael ********
@Greg ********
Normally they say nothing till day beforeReply to
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Graham *******
I suspect the only thing they will achieve by messing around with the price is to destroy what little trust people had in that system anyway!
Michel *************
Thailand is going upscale! We can expect the retirement visa deposit to be reviewed too I guess...
Michel *************
Shambles? Prices are sky rocketing in South Thailand (rich foreign tourists) and Bangkok is strong. Even Pattaya is going up... Nothing is going down.
Michel *************
I own and sometimes rent multiple properties in the luxury segment... So yes what is good for Thailand is good for me!
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Craig ********
OO Edward yeah i hope not. 800k is plenty. More than enough.
Michel *************
OO Edward The cost and style of new condos are confirming the trend. We need people with purchasing power
Christine *******
Stéfan ********
@Michel ************
"we" 😂... The residential market is in shambles in Thailand and makes for a horrible investmentReply to
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Craig ********
@Michel ************
yes 100%. Going to go from 800k to 1.5 million at least, if not more.Reply to
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Jake *****
The Thai government said that we will welcome rich retirees only 😅😅
Bruce *********
@Jake ****
You don't have to be rich to afford those prices. It's pretty reasonable.Jake *****
@Bruce ********
thanks.., Consider it done 😁Reply to
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Jeffrey ************
You say the price increases are ridiculous yet you're asking what the prices are?
Greg *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeffrey ***********
and your braveGreg *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeffrey ***********
well couldn't believe it to be honest.but I got a good reply from someone that confirmed it.this is what the sites for smart arse.save your comments for someone else wankerReply to
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Greg *********
ORIGINAL POSTERReally sad.just can't afford any of that
Stuart *********
Reserve 20 years - 5,000,000 baht. 120 points per year
Diamond 15 years - 2,500,000 baht. 55 points per year
Platinum 10 years - 1,500,000 baht. 35 points per year
Gold 5 years - 900,000 baht. 20 points per year
Diamond 15 years - 2,500,000 baht. 55 points per year
Platinum 10 years - 1,500,000 baht. 35 points per year
Gold 5 years - 900,000 baht. 20 points per year
Jesse *****
@Stuart ********
so buying 2x10 years works out best then. 20 years an extra 2 million seems strangeStuart *********
@Jesse ****
I’m sure in 10 years time the price will have risen again.Reply to
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Stuart *********
@Paul ******
what?Jay *******
@Stuart ********
those prices make the LTR visa look like a better option. 🤔Stuart *********
@Jay ******
For sure.Reply to
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Ivan ************
@Stu***
they have a detailed list here:**************************************************************************************
John **********
@Stuart ********
no idea how they worked out the pricing. Normally the more you buy the cheaper it gets. The points are surely meant to be a bonus5 years = 180,000 per annum
10 years = 150,000 per annum
15 years = 166,666 per annum
20 years = 250,000 per annum
Can't see the points being worth that difference
Jake *****
Francesco Marescotti until the last moment of your life, unless you lost qualified
Stuart *********
Francesco Marescotti 90 days. With extensions of stay provided you meet the requirements, for life.
Steve *******
@Stuart ********
Or one year with an OA Non Immigrant visaReply to
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Stuart *********
Francesco Marescotti it’s the privileges you can use throughout the year. Each has a value. Limousine service, golf, massage. I don’t have list of what’s what but perhaps someone does.
Stuart *********
Francesco Marescotti all extensions of stay regardless how long are 1,900 baht.
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