1. Start your application

Prepare your required documents* then click Apply Now and complete your information in the form. Your information will be sent to us. Application forms for each program and PDPA form can be downloaded via the Download page. Once all is completed, we will register your information and submit your documents into the registration system. Your information and documentation will be submitted to the Immigration office in order to proceed with the criminal background check process.

Required documents

• A photocopy of the personal detail pages of your passport (both top and bottom page) in color, with at least 1-year validity on the date of the membership application, and must have at least 3 blank pages (photos taken by phone are acceptable
• A high-resolution color photo of the applicant (White or plain background, full face, face directly to the camera) 
• Completed application form with handwritten signature (signature must be the same as the one in Passport – Photos taken by phone are acceptable)
• Signed PDPA form (for family applicant – each applicant must sign 1 PDPA form) Please send back a copy of all 8 pages with signature on page 8 (signature must be the same as the one in Passport)
• For Supplement application – a copy of proof of relationship (eg, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Adoption Certificate – if it is in other languages, please translate to English and notarize)
• If you are currently in Thailand please also send these additional documents
  • Latest arrival stamp to Thailand 
  • TM 30 (Notification of residence/address for foreigner)
  • TM 6 (find in the passport – given upon arrival to Thailand) – If any

2. Approval letter issued

Approval for the criminal background check in principle will be received within 6-10 weeks from the application submission date. Once the background and criminal record check process is complete. An approval letter will be issued via email along with instructions for the membership payment.

3. Make payment

Payment must be made to the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd (TPC) through the following methods:

• Wire transfer from an overseas bank account : This method takes approximately 5-7 business days to process and verify
• Wire transfer from a local bank account : This method takes 1-2 business days to process and verify
• Deposit the amount directly into the Thailand Privilege Card bank account as listed in the approval letter. This method takes 1-2 business days to process and verify
• Online payment through Thailand Privilege Online payment portal (Please contact your contact person to generate a link for payment). This method takes 1-2 business days to process and verify

Once the membership payment has been made, proof of payment must be submitted for the payment verification process. Once the payment has been verified by the Finance team, it takes approximately 5-7 business days for the Thailand Privilege team to complete applicant registration in order to issue a Welcome letter email.   

4. Welcome letter issued

A Welcome letter is issued along with the applicant’s member ID via the applicant’s email directly by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. All details regarding the selected membership program and corresponding benefits will also be provided in the Welcome letter email. Once the applicant receives this email, the applicant may make a reservation to have their visa affixed by notifying the Thailand Elite ‘Member Contact Center’ to book the service. First visa affixation booking must be done at least 7 days prior to the date of the service.