Pick the Privilege Card if…
- You don’t qualify under any of the four LTR categories
- You prioritise speed and simplicity of eligibility over fee level
- You want lifestyle privileges bundled with the visa
- You don’t need a work permit through this visa
Side-by-side comparison
Thailand Privilege Card vs LTR Visa
Two different long-stay routes, two different audiences. Use the table below to see how they line up across the criteria that matter most.
| Criterion | Thailand Privilege Card | LTR Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Thailand Privilege Card (formerly Thai Elite Visa) — issued by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. | Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Thai government residency programme |
| Visa duration | 5 / 10 / 15 years (depending on tier) | 10 years (5 + 5) |
| Cost | THB 650,000 – 2,500,000 + THB 50,000 non-refundable application fee |
THB 50,000 per person |
| Eligibility | Foreign national, clean record, no bankruptcy, ability to pay the tier fee | Must qualify under one of 4 categories (wealth, pension, remote-work, skill) |
| Work permit | Not included — separate process if employment intended | Digital work permit included for qualifying applicants |
| Tax incentives | None specific to the visa | Foreign-source income exempt (all categories); 17% flat tax for Highly-Skilled Professionals |
| Dependants | Supplementary cards: THB 500,000 (Platinum/Diamond) or min. THB 1,000,000 (Bronze/Gold) per card | No limit. Spouse, children under 20, parents and legal dependants. THB 50,000 per person. |
| Reporting | Standard immigration reporting; concierge assistance available | 1-year reporting (instead of 90-day) |
| Airport fast-track | Included | Included |
| Processing time | 1 to 3 months from complete document submission | 20 business days for result notification; typically 20 to 60 days overall |
| Best for | Flexible long stays, lifestyle privileges, profiles that don’t fit any LTR category | HNW individuals, retirees, remote workers and specialists who qualify under one of the four LTR categories |
How to choose
Decision logic
A few quick filters that usually point to one or the other.
Pick the LTR Visa if…
- You qualify under one of the four LTR categories (wealthy global citizen, wealthy pensioner, work-from-Thailand professional, highly-skilled professional)
- You want a 10-year horizon at a lower government fee than long top-tier memberships (THB 50,000 per person)
- You need to work (remote or local employer) and want the digital work permit included
- You want to access the LTR tax incentives where eligible (foreign-income exemption; 17% flat tax for highly-skilled professionals)
Thailand Privilege Card
Full programme details, tier line-up and process.
LTR Visa
Eligibility categories, fees, work permit and tax treatment.