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What is the official site to apply for the Thailand Elite/Privilege Visa?

Apr 6, 2026
24 days ago
Jay *******
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Hello everyone. I've decided on going the Elite/Privilege Visa route. What is the best site to apply? I have seen multiple sites and want to verify what is the OFFICIAL portal since we're talking about 20k USD

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The user is seeking to apply for the Thailand Elite/Privilege Visa and is looking for the official application portal due to the significant cost of $20,000. Comments mention Siam Legal as an official provider and caution against unofficial commission-based sites. Others discuss alternative visa options like the NON-O retirement visa, highlighting their simpler processes and potential financial benefits.
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Lucy ********
We used Siam Legal to help. They don't take a fee as they are an official provider under the thai privilege scheme. You can do it yourself as well but having them help was worth it for us
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Paul ********
I was seriously looking at the bronze elite visa so I asked the question on here, 90 percent said waste of money, so I decided to go for the non o retirement visa with the 800,000 in a Thai bank, nervous about it at first but it was so easy and straight forward,

First day immigration and phone shop for SIM, second day bank , two bank accounts within an hour, enjoyed life waiting for the two mouths then back to immigration for my year extension. One hour later all paperwork done and stamped for a year,.

So easy and hardly any stress.

If you break the elite cost down it's not that much a mouth for the privilege to live in this great country but having the 800,000 sitting in a bank account is a lot better if it all goes tits up at least you have £20,000 to take back home to help start over,
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Frank-Steven ***********
I am really curious to know whatever made you come to this decision? I personally see no scenario that would still justify the Elite visa given the alternatives, especially since the LTR and DTV options.
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SunnyChe*********
99% of online sites are feeder/ commission sites. The one posted is the one you want.

You can go to their office in Sathorn.

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John **********
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JoyfulPer**********
650,000 THB membership fee to USD, sound about right for 5yrs
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