What is the maximum duration of stay in Thailand with a Privilege Visa before needing to exit?

Thai Privilege Visa Visa Rules Immigration Stay Duration 90-Day Reporting Visa Renewal Multiple Entry Expat Travel

May 12, 2024

4 months ago

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Hi I wonder if anyone can clarify some facts regarding the elite or now named privilege visa..I know you have to report every 90 days but how long can you actually stay in Thailand for without having to exit..I travel to and from the UK so I know its multiple entry but what's the longest period I can stay..thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

With a Privilege Visa in Thailand, you can stay as long as your visa is valid. Upon entry, you receive a stamp that allows you to remain for a year. You must report every 90 days, but while you are outside the country, this requirement is suspended. To maintain your stay after one year, you can either extend your visa for a fee or leave and re-enter the country.

Peter *********

4 months ago

Zoe ******

You can stay as long as your visa is good til/paid for. You do have to renew it every year, either by exiting the country or paying a fee.

4 months ago

Bob **********

@Zoe *****

no fees with privilege visa good for the length of time you paid for 5yrs,10-20 or a lifetime

4 months ago

Zoe ******

@Bob *********

there is a yearly renewal fee if you don't leave the country and get re-stamped.

4 months ago

Jon *****

@Zoe *****

Yes, 1900 bahts

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Grzegorz ***********

You get stamped in for a year. After a year you either get extension for 1900THB, or leave and re-enter. Rinse and repeat until your visa is over.

4 months ago

Bob **********

@Grzegorz **********

there’s no fee for a privilege visa or what used to be Elitev

4 months ago

Jon *****

@Bob *********

Yes it's 1900 bahts if you stay in Thailand for more than a year

4 months ago

Grzegorz ***********

@Bob *********

For the yearly extension? There is, 1900 THB.

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Jeffrey ************

Ypu can stay for as long as your visa is valid.

4 months ago

Bob **********

@Jeffrey ***********

no I think you have to border bounces every year

4 months ago

Jeffrey ************

@Bob *********

No, it's extended each year at the local immigration office.

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Jan ******************

The 90 days report is suspended while you’re out of country anyway. Every time you enter you get stamped in within the validity of your privilege visa. So you can stay as long as you wish until your privilege visa expires.

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Jan ******************

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