Elite Visa vs LTR Visa
Validity
5-20 years
Cost
THB 600K - 2.14M
Requirements
Payment only
Work Rights
No
Best For:
- • Frequent travelers to Thailand
- • Those seeking VIP immigration services
- • Property investors
- • Retirees with flexible income
Validity
10 years
Cost
THB 50,000
Requirements
Income/Assets
Work Rights
Yes (certain categories)
Best For:
- • Wealthy pensioners (USD 80K+ income)
- • Remote workers (USD 80K+ income)
- • Highly-skilled professionals
- • Those seeking tax benefits
Thailand Elite Visa Packages
THB 600,000
- 5-year visa
- Airport fast-track (24 times)
- Free airport transfers (24 times)
- Concierge services
THB 1,000,000
- 20-year visa
- Unlimited airport fast-track
- Unlimited airport transfers
- Annual health checkup
- Golf & spa privileges
THB 2,000,000
- Main + spouse + 2 children
- All Superiority benefits
- Family concierge services
- Children under 20 years
LTR Visa Categories
Requirements:
- • Personal income: USD 80,000/year, OR
- • USD 1 million in assets + USD 40,000/year income
- • USD 250,000 investment in Thai government bonds/property
- • Health insurance (USD 100,000 coverage)
Requirements:
- • Age 50 or above
- • Pension/income: USD 80,000/year, OR
- • USD 250,000 in assets + USD 40,000/year income
- • Health insurance (USD 100,000 coverage)
Requirements:
- • Work for overseas company (5+ years experience)
- • Income: USD 80,000/year
- • Master's degree or higher, OR
- • Intellectual property ownership, OR
- • Series A funding for startup
- • Health insurance (USD 100,000 coverage)
Requirements:
- • Work in targeted industries (tech, medical, etc.)
- • Income: USD 80,000/year
- • Employment contract with Thai/foreign company
- • 5+ years experience in specialized field
- • Health insurance (USD 100,000 coverage)
Key Benefits
- VIP immigration fast-track at airports
- Free airport limousine transfers
- 24/7 concierge services
- Golf, spa, and dining privileges
- Annual health checkup (higher tiers)
- Banking assistance
- 17% flat tax rate on employment income
- Tax exemption on foreign income
- Work permit exemption (certain categories)
- Fast-track immigration lane
- One-stop service center support
- 10-year visa (no 90-day reporting)
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand Elite Visa is a premium long-term residency program offering 5, 10, or 20-year visas with VIP immigration services, airport fast-track, and exclusive benefits for high-net-worth individuals.
Costs range from THB 600,000 (5 years) to THB 2 million (20 years family package). The Elite Ultimate Privilege costs THB 2.14 million for 20 years with maximum benefits.
No, Thailand Elite Visa holders cannot work in Thailand. However, you can set up a business, work remotely for overseas companies, or apply for a separate work permit.
Elite members get easier bank account opening, access to exclusive property deals, VIP services for property viewings, and long-term residency for property management.
No minimum stay requirement. You can enter and exit Thailand freely during your visa validity period.
Yes, family packages are available. The Elite Family Excursion (20 years) covers main applicant, spouse, and up to 2 children under 20.
Elite Visa is a paid membership program with VIP services, while LTR (Long-Term Resident) Visa is qualification-based for wealthy pensioners, remote workers, and skilled professionals with tax benefits.
No, Elite Visa does not lead to PR or citizenship. It's a long-term tourist visa with premium benefits.