Authorized Thailand Privilege Agent · Since 2015 →

Thailand Elite Visa (Now Thailand Privilege)

Live in Thailand for 5 to 20 years on a government-backed long-stay visa. No income proof, no visa runs, no upfront payment — you only pay after Thai authorities approve your application.

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5–20Year Residency
Since2015 — Authorized GSSA
3×Best Cooperation Award
What It Is

A long-term residency visa,
not a tourist stay.

The Thailand Privilege Visa — known as the Thailand Elite Visa from 2003 to 2023 — is an official residency program of Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., a state enterprise under the Tourism Authority of Thailand. One membership fee covers your entire visa duration: 5, 10, 15, or 20 years.

  • 5–20 year visa
  • No income proof
  • No visa runs
  • Hassle free
What We Do

Daimaru Trading —
your authorized agent.

We are the Authorized General Sales & Services Agent (GSSA) for Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. — recognized as Best Cooperation GSSA three years running: 2024, 2025, and 2026. Family-led since 2015, headquartered in Sendai, Japan, with a Thai branch in Bangkok. Every application is personally handled by our Thailand Branch Lead, a former Thailand Privilege Card Co. team member.

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How to Apply

Four steps from inquiry
to approved visa.

Most applicants are approved in 4 to 8 weeks; end-to-end, from inquiry to visa affixed in your passport, the timeline is typically 6 to 10 weeks. You pay only after Thai authorities approve your application — nothing upfront, nothing at risk. For the full breakdown of every phase, see our full application process.

01

Inquiry

Contact Pat (EN / TH) by phone, email, WhatsApp, or LINE. You receive a tier recommendation, pricing summary, and document checklist — within one business day.

02

Documents

Submit your passport bio page, white-background photo, and signed application form. We review everything and forward to Thailand Privilege Card Co.

03

Background Check

Five Thai government agencies verify your application — Immigration, Consular Affairs, Royal Thai Police, CIB, and AMLO. Typically 4 to 8 weeks.

04

Pay & Visa Affixed

Pay only after approval. The visa is affixed at Bangkok Chaengwattana Immigration, or on arrival at Suvarnabhumi or Phuket with EPA escort.

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Choose Your Membership

Five tiers, from
5 to 20 years.

Each tier is a one-time membership fee covering the entire visa duration. Bronze and Gold are 5-year single-member programs; Platinum, Diamond, and Reserve are longer-duration tiers that accept additional family members. For the full side-by-side comparison, see our Thailand Privilege Visa pricing page.

Individual Memberships

5-year programs, single member.

For solo applicants. Bronze and Gold do not accept additional family members.

Thailand Privilege Bronze membership card
Bronze
Entry Residency · 1 Member
5 yrs
Visa
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Points
฿650,000
One-time · ~$19,000 USD
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Thailand Privilege Gold membership card
Gold
Elevated Stays · 1 Member
5 yrs
Visa
20
Points/yr
฿900,000
One-time · ~$26,000 USD
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Family Memberships

10–20 years, family eligible.

Add spouse, children, or parents under one principal membership. Reserve is invitation only.

Thailand Privilege Platinum membership card
Platinum
Family Ready
10 yrs
Visa
35
Points/yr
฿1.5M
One-time · ~$44,000 USD
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Thailand Privilege Diamond membership card
Diamond
Premium Lifestyle
15 yrs
Visa
55
Points/yr
฿2.5M
One-time · ~$73,000 USD
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Thailand Privilege Reserve membership card
Reserve
By Invitation
20 yrs
Visa
120
Points/yr
฿5M
One-time · ~$146,000 USD
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Cost Calculator

Compare cost per year, per person.

Pick two tiers, set the number of people, see the real cost — including the current Next Member promotion.

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Estimates only. Bronze and Gold are individual-only. Final pricing is confirmed by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. on application approval. For full pricing details, see our Thailand Privilege Visa pricing page.

Why Members Choose It

Benefits that make every
trip effortless.

A one-time fee removes the constant friction of visa runs, re-entry permits, and 90-day reports. For the full benefits list by tier, see our Thailand Privilege Visa benefits page.

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Multi-Entry Visa

Unlimited entries and exits for the entire membership duration. No re-entry permits needed.

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Premium Lane Immigration

Fast-track lanes at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, and other major Thai airports.

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Airport Limousine Transfer

Complimentary airport pickups and drop-offs, depending on tier and annual points balance.

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Family Eligible

Platinum, Diamond, and Reserve memberships accept your spouse, children, or parents.

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90-Day Reporting Handled

Your Elite Personal Assistant handles the 90-day reporting requirement on your behalf.

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Government Backed

Operated by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. — a state enterprise of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Who You're Dealing With

Three-time winners of the
Best Cooperation GSSA award.

Daimaru Trading has been an authorized Thailand Privilege agent since 2015 — a full decade of guiding members through Thai long-term residency. President Kazuo Daimaru and CEO Naoto Daimaru lead from our Sendai, Japan headquarters. Our Thailand Branch Lead, Patcharaphol Nabhaboriraks — a former Sales Division team member at Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. — personally handles every application submitted through this site.

We are also the official host of the annual Japan Road Show, run in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Royal Thai Embassy, and Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.

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Daimaru Trading team — three-time winners of the Best Cooperation GSSA award (2024, 2025, 2026) from Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked

Quick answers about
Thailand Elite Visa.

The five questions we hear most often. For the full list — over thirty topics — see our complete Thailand Privilege Visa FAQ.

What is the Thailand Elite Visa? +
The Thailand Elite Visa, now branded as the Thailand Privilege Visa since October 2023, is an official government residency program operated by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. — a state enterprise of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Members receive a long-stay visa of 5, 10, 15, or 20 years with VIP benefits, paid as a one-time membership fee covering the entire visa duration.
How much does the Thailand Elite Visa cost? +
Membership fees start at ฿650,000 for Bronze (5 years) and go up to ฿5,000,000 for Reserve (20 years, invitation only). The fee is one-time and covers the entire visa duration. You only pay after Thai authorities approve your application — rejected applicants pay nothing.
Can my family join under one membership? +
Yes, from Platinum (10 years) upward. Platinum, Diamond, and Reserve memberships accept additional family members — spouse, children, or parents — under a single principal membership. Bronze and Gold are single-member tiers.
Do I need to prove income or show bank statements? +
No. The Thailand Privilege Visa requires no income proof, no Thai bank deposit, no tax returns, and no financial disclosure. This is one of the program's main advantages compared to retirement and LTR visa routes.
How long does approval take? +
The five-agency background check by Thai authorities typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. End-to-end, from initial application to visa affixed in your passport, the timeline is usually 6 to 10 weeks.
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your home?

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