Tayland

At a glance

Program

Privilege (Elite) Visa and LTR Visa

Privilege membership

THB 650,000 - 5,000,000 (5-20 years)

Financial documentation (Privilege)

Not required

LTR Visa

10 years, work rights

LTR eligibility

~USD 80,000 income or ~USD 1M assets

Privilege (Elite) Visa

Thailand's Privilege Visa (formerly Elite) is a membership-based program offering long-term residence through packages ranging from THB 650,000 (5 years) to THB 5,000,000 (20 years). It does not require proof of income or assets, but does not grant work rights. It includes services such as VIP airport greeting and concierge.

LTR Visa

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa offers 10-year residence for wealthy individuals, retirees, remote workers, and highly skilled professionals, generally with eligibility requirements such as approximately USD 80,000 annual income or approximately USD 1 million in assets. Unlike Privilege, the LTR can provide work rights and certain tax advantages.

Benefits

• Flexible, long-term residence of 5 to 20 years.
• No proof of income or assets required for the Privilege visa.
• Low cost of living and tropical climate.
• Work rights and tax advantages with the LTR visa.
• VIP airport and concierge services.

Requirements

• Valid passport and clean record for Privilege (no financial documentation required).
• Meeting income or asset requirements for LTR.
• Health insurance.

Costs

Privilege membership

THB 650,000 (5 years) - THB 5,000,000 (20 years)

LTR Visa

No membership fee; eligibility requirements apply

FAQ

Do I need to show proof of income?

No for the Privilege (Elite) visa; only the membership fee is paid. The LTR visa has income/asset requirements.

Should I choose Privilege or LTR?

For a flexible solution without documentation, Privilege; for work rights and tax advantages (if eligible), LTR is more advantageous.

Can I work?

The Privilege visa does not grant work rights; the LTR visa provides work rights in certain categories.

Is the Privilege membership fee refundable?

No. The membership fee is generally non-refundable; therefore package selection should be made carefully based on your goals.

What is the LTR's tax advantage?

LTR can offer advantages such as foreign income exemptions in certain categories and reduced income tax for highly skilled professionals.

Can I include my family?

Yes. A spouse and dependent children can be included under both visas.