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What are the qualifications and considerations for the Thailand Elite Visa?

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Dec 1, 2025

17 hours ago

Nick *********

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I’m trying to get my head around all of the different types of visas available and which one would best suit me? In all of the discussions, on this forum, I haven’t read anything about the Thai Elite Visa. 

Qualification appears quite simple?

Or, am I missing something?

What are the qualifications for Thailand Elite Membership?

The applicants must meet and maintain the following qualifications:

Holder of a foreign passport

Being allowed to stay in Thailand in accordance with the immigration laws, which means the applicant has no overstay record in Thailand

No age limit is required for this program.

Not having been sentenced by a judgment to imprisonment in any country except for an offense committed to negligence

Not having been adjudicated bankrupt

Not having been declared as a person of unsound mind, incompetence, or quasi-incompetence

Any positive feedback would be welcomed. 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the Thailand Elite Visa and its qualifications, which include holding a foreign passport without overstay records, being free from criminal sentences, and not having been declared bankrupt. Users in the comments share insights about the costs and value of the Elite Visa compared to other options like the Digital Nomad Visa. The Elite Visa is described as a straightforward choice for those who can afford the steep fees, especially for those without the income required for other visas.

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9 hours ago

Sammy ********

Check with SIAM LEGAL. they are great

10 hours ago

Pete *******

The DTV costs 10k for a five year multiple entry visa.

The TPE costs 650-990k for a five year multiple entry visa. Do the math…

10 hours ago

Rosemary ********

Can you please advise the total cost of the Elite visa.

Thanks

11 hours ago

Todd *********

The only critical ‘qualification’ for Thai Privilege is having the cash to pay for it. It’s an excellent visa though.

You need to qualify for LTR. You need to pay for Thai Elite.

15 hours ago

J **************

If you have the means, but not the annual income required for the LTR, the Elite visa works well. Still have to do the 90 day report, but do not have to worry about bank accounts, bank balances. And if you like to travel,every time you re-enter it automatically renews for a year at no cost. Most expats do not wish to or cannot spend the upfront money.

15 hours ago

Anna *********

You didn’t mention the cost which is significant

15 hours ago

Mari *************

Visa Elite is perfect

15 hours ago

Kurt *************

Elite visa is throw money at immigration to stay like Brandon say. Pretty straght forward

17 hours ago

Brandon ************

TE visa is basically for people who want to throw money at staying in Thailand, rather than doing the work of qualifying for another type of visa. DTV is much better right now if you're not yet 50.

17 hours ago

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