Thai Elite Visa
The Thai Elite Visa, now formally known as the Thailand Privilege Visa, is a long-stay visa program that operates outside traditional immigration frameworks. Unlike visas based on employment, retirement, or familial relationships, the Elite Visa is granted based on membership in a government-administered program. This membership is contractual, not discretionary, and is backed by Section […]
Long-Term Resident Visa Thailand
The Long-Term Resident Visa Thailand is a groundbreaking residency program launched in 2022 to attract high-net-worth individuals, retirees, skilled professionals, and remote workers. Designed as part of Thailand’s post-pandemic economic strategy, the LTR Visa offers a 10-year residency, providing enhanced stability, tax benefits, and simplified immigration procedures. Unlike traditional visas that require frequent renewals or […]
Thailand Permanent Residency
Thailand Permanent Residency. Thailand’s permanent residency (PR) system provides long-term immigration status to select foreign nationals. Unlike most visa categories, PR allows the individual to reside in Thailand without time limitation, and without the need to extend their stay annually. However, the statutory structure and policy environment surrounding PR are highly regulated, numerically restricted, and […]
Thailand Privilege Visa
The Thailand Privilege Visa, formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa, is a long-term multiple-entry visa issued under a unique quasi-governmental program designed to attract foreign nationals seeking extended residence in the Kingdom. Administered by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC)—a wholly state-owned enterprise under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)—the program offers 5–20 year […]
Thailand SMART Visa
The Thailand Smart Visa is a specialized visa program designed to attract highly skilled professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and startup founders to contribute to the country’s economic development and technological advancement. Launched in 2018 as part of the Thailand 4.0 economic policy, the Smart Visa aims to position Thailand as a hub for innovation and investment in Southeast Asia. […]
