Two official Thai long-stay routes

Thai long-stay programmes

Both programmes are official and recognised. They serve different profiles. Use the cards below for an at-a-glance overview, then dive into the dedicated programme page for the detail that matters to your case.

Thailand Privilege Card

Formerly Thai Elite Visa

A membership programme operated by Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. Members receive a long-stay visa, airport fast-track and a package of lifestyle privileges. Multiple membership tiers, with different validity periods and fees.

Long-stay visa via privilege membership
Multiple tiers — pick the right horizon
Airport fast-track and lifestyle privileges
Single-application family options on some tiers

Thailand Privilege Card →

LTR Visa

Long-Term Resident Visa, BOI-administered

A 10-year residency targeting wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly-skilled professionals. Includes a digital work permit and tax incentives for qualifying categories.

10-year residency (5+5)
Four qualifying categories
Digital work permit included for eligible profiles
Tax incentives for qualifying applicants

LTR Visa →

See the full side-by-side comparison

Which one for you?

A quick orientation

Consider the Thailand Privilege Card if…

You want a long-stay visa with minimal eligibility friction
You value lifestyle privileges (fast-track, concierge) alongside the visa
Your situation doesn’t fit one of the LTR Visa categories
You want flexibility on entry/exit without periodic reporting tied to a work permit

Consider the LTR Visa if…

You fit one of the four official categories (wealthy global citizen, wealthy pensioner, work-from-Thailand professional, highly-skilled professional)
You want a 10-year horizon at a lower price point than long top-tier memberships
You plan to work remotely or be employed in a Thai-registered entity
You want to benefit from the digital work permit and tax incentives for qualifying categories