Thailand Privilege Card Prices: THB 650,000 to 5,000,000
Thailand Privilege Card visa memberships run from Bronze at THB 650,000 for 5 years to Reserve at THB 5,000,000 for 20 years, by invitation only. Gold is THB 900,000 for 5 years, Platinum THB 1,500,000 for 10 and Diamond THB 2,500,000 for 15. A member cannot work by default.
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Bronze is the cheapest way in, Gold the cheapest per year of the longer tiers, and Reserve the longest. The table sets fee, validity and points side by side, and the rest of the page covers the visa, the process and what the card does not allow.
Thailand Privilege Card prices by tier
The operator is a state enterprise founded on 29 August 2003, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand as sole shareholder. Its visa memberships are:
| Tier | Fee | Validity | Privilege points a year | Fee per year of validity (computed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | THB 650,000 | 5 years | 0 points | THB 130,000 |
| Gold | THB 900,000 | 5 years | 20 points | THB 180,000 |
| Platinum | THB 1,500,000 | 10 years | 35 points | THB 150,000 |
| Diamond | THB 2,500,000 | 15 years | 55 points | THB 166,666.67 |
| Reserve | THB 5,000,000 | 20 years | 120 points | THB 250,000 |
Reserve is by invitation only. Packages sold before October 2023 are discontinued. Lite, Lifestyle, Beyond and Corporate are non-visa memberships. They carry no visa and are outside this table.
The card is non-transferable: only the member named on it can use it.
What the points and the fee buy
Points are redeemed for premium services and experiences. The operator lists airport services: VIP greeting by Elite Personal Assistants, fast track immigration, VIP lounge and limousine.
Members can walk in at any Bangkok Bank branch with the membership card or the membership certificate letter. Members on point-redemption tiers can redeem points for the 90-day report service.
There is no income or investment requirement beyond the membership fee. Health insurance is not mandatory.
The visa: SE and PE
A Special Entry visa (SE) exists for members of the Thailand Privilege Program. The slide shows multiple entry and 5 years of validity.
The required document is a certification letter from the card company, valid for only 90 days from the date of issue.
A Privilege Entry visa (PE) also exists, with multiple entry and 5 years of validity.
At the airport, a Special Entry (SE) green sticker allows 90 days per entry. A Privilege Entry (PE) gold sticker allows 1 year per entry.
Check the entry stamp every time. A PE holder gets a 1-year extension with each application.
How to apply
You apply online or through authorised agents worldwide, including in Thailand. Approval comes within 2 months of submitting documents. After payment the membership activates within 1 week, and the visa is obtained at designated locations.
The documents are a colour photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year, a passport-sized photo on a white or blue background and a completed application form.
Payment is by bank transfer, Visa, MasterCard, Alipay, UnionPay or Thai QR Payment.
Booking member services
Member services need notice. The operator asks for these lead times:
| Service | Notice |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer, Elite Personal Assistance, health check-up | 24 hours |
| Visa affixture and Elite Personal Liaison | 5 working days |
| Bank account without the membership card | 3 working days |
| Thai driving licence application | 5 working days |
The operator accepts passports for the 90-day report service only from members who have not passed the 90th day.
Choosing a tier by years of stay
Validity sets the price per year. Bronze costs THB 130,000 a year of validity, Platinum THB 150,000 and Diamond THB 166,666.67. Gold is THB 180,000 and Reserve THB 250,000.
Bronze carries 0 privilege points a year, so it has nothing to redeem. Gold carries 20 points, Platinum 35, Diamond 55 and Reserve 120. Points are redeemed for premium services and experiences.
Family: Next Member prices
A family member added as a Next Member costs THB 1,000,000 on Platinum, THB 1,500,000 on Diamond and THB 2,000,000 on Reserve at list price. Promotions cut that: the same page runs a limited-time rate of THB 750,000, and a site teaser offers every supplementary membership at a flat THB 500,000. Budget on the list price and take the promotion if it is still running when you apply.
| Tier | Next Member list price | Promotion seen 18 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | THB 1,000,000 | THB 750,000 limited time; THB 500,000 flat |
| Diamond | THB 1,500,000 | THB 750,000 limited time; THB 500,000 flat |
| Reserve | THB 2,000,000 | THB 750,000 limited time; THB 500,000 flat |
What the card does not allow
Membership grants long-term visa status only. No alien may work without a work permit. A foreigner who breaks that rule faces a fine of THB 5,000 to 50,000 and removal.
Membership brings no tax advantages.
Privilege Card, LTR and DTV compared
| Point | Privilege Gold | LTR visa | DTV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | THB 900,000 | THB 50,000 visa fee | Set by each embassy |
| Validity | 5 years | 10 years | 5 years |
| Income or funds shown | None beyond the fee | Pensioner: USD 80,000 a year | THB 500,000 at Washington D.C. |
| Health insurance | Not mandatory | USD 50,000 cover | See the DTV guide |
The LTR visa lets up to 4 dependents join. The DTV allows 180 days per entry. See the LTR guide and the DTV guide.
Costs after you join
A member extends at the provincial immigration office where they live, up to 30 days in advance, and attends in person for a photo and fingerprint scan. The extension fee is THB 1,900, paid in cash.
Individual and founding members file the 90-day report themselves at immigration. A foreigner on a temporary stay who stays over 90 days reports residence every 90 days. See the reporting guide.
The overstay fine is THB 500 per day, up to THB 20,000. A TDAC is filed within 3 days before arrival.
Not confirmed: No eligibility or exclusion list appears on the operator pages read, so ask the operator who is refused. Which tier gets the SE or the PE visa is not stated, nor how a longer membership keeps a 5 year visa valid. The supplementary rate appears as three figures.
Common questions
How much does the Thailand Privilege Card cost?
Bronze costs THB 650,000, Gold THB 900,000, Platinum THB 1,500,000, Diamond THB 2,500,000 and Reserve THB 5,000,000. Reserve is by invitation only.
Is the Bronze tier still on sale?
Bronze is on the operator price list at THB 650,000 for 5 years with no privilege points. Packages sold before October 2023 are discontinued.
How long can you stay per entry with a Privilege visa?
A Special Entry (SE) green sticker allows 90 days per entry, and a Privilege Entry (PE) gold sticker allows 1 year per entry. PE holders get a 1-year extension with each application.
Can you work in Thailand on a Privilege Card?
Not by default: membership grants long-term visa status only. No alien may work without a work permit, and a breach carries a fine of THB 5,000 to 50,000.
How long does approval take?
Approval comes within 2 months of submitting documents. After payment the membership activates within 1 week, and the visa is obtained at designated locations.
What do privilege points buy?
Points are redeemed for premium services and experiences. Members on point-redemption tiers can also redeem points for the 90-day report service.
Is the card cheaper than the LTR visa or the DTV?
The LTR visa fee is THB 50,000 but it needs income or investment tests, such as USD 80,000 a year for a pensioner. The DTV asks for THB 500,000 in funds at Washington D.C..
Can your family join the card?
A supplementary Next Member costs THB 1,000,000 on Platinum, THB 1,500,000 on Diamond and THB 2,000,000 on Reserve. A limited-time rate of THB 750,000 is also shown.
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