Thailand · Pay to stay
Thailand Privilege (PE)
Fee: from ฿650k ≈ $19k
Privilege Entry Visa (PE) with Thailand Privilege membership
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Key facts
Thailand Privilege (PE) is a retire or live on savings route for Thailand. The fee is from ฿650k ≈ $19k. You can stay 1 yr. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- ฿650k ≈ $19k · +7 more
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees฿650k ≈ $19k · +7 more
- THB 650,000 (≈ $19,300)Bronze membership, 5 years. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 900,000 (≈ $26,800)Gold membership, 5 years. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 1,500,000 (≈ $44,600)Platinum membership, 10 years. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 2,500,000 (≈ $74,400)Diamond membership, 15 years. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 5,000,000 (≈ $149,000)Reserve membership, 20 years; invitation only. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 1,000,000 (≈ $29,700)Optional next-member family membership for the Platinum package. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 1,500,000 (≈ $44,600)Optional next-member family membership for the Diamond package. Fee paid to the membership company.
- THB 2,000,000 (≈ $59,500)Optional next-member family membership for the Reserve package. Fee paid to the membership company.
RenewalRenewal rules
Each entry is stamped for up to one year for as long as the membership runs.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply to Thailand Privilege Card Co. and pass its screening; there is no Immigration application.
Presence rulesStay rule
Stays of 90 consecutive days remain subject to Immigration reporting.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Thailand, not after arriving
- Working needs a separate permit
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant holds a foreign passport and complies with Thai entry rules.
What you must show5
- Membership fees for 5 years are THB 650,000 (≈ $19,300) for Bronze and THB 900,000 (≈ $26,800) for Gold.
- Membership fees are THB 1.5 million (≈ $44,600) for Platinum (10 years) and THB 2.5 million (≈ $74,400) for Diamond (15 years).
- Reserve membership (20 years) costs THB 5 million (≈ $149,000) and is by invitation only.
- Optional next-member family memberships cost THB 1 million (≈ $29,700) (Platinum), THB 1.5 million (≈ $44,600) (Diamond) and THB 2 million (≈ $59,500) (Reserve).
- Fees are paid to the membership company.
Steps1
- Apply through the Thailand Privilege Card Co. membership process and pass its screening.
After you arrive2
- Immigration stamps PE holders for up to one year on every entry within the membership term.
- Stays of 90 consecutive days remain subject to Immigration reporting.
What happens at day 180
How Thailand decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first
- Tax residence
- At least 180 days in a tax year in which the income is earnedResident for Revenue Code section 41 purposes.
- Foreign-source income
Remittance basis (from 2024)
Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.
All tax rules for Thailand Tax records checked
Full official text
Paid membership of Thailand Privilege Card Co. that gives a Privilege Entry (PE) visa: Immigration stamps up to one year on each entry for the length of the membership. Membership fees are paid to the company, not to the government. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of THB 650,000 (≈ $19,300) · Bronze membership, 5 years. Fee paid to the membership company. 1
- A fee of THB 900,000 (≈ $26,800) · Gold membership, 5 years. Fee paid to the membership company. 1
- A fee of THB 1,500,000 (≈ $44,600) · Platinum membership, 10 years. Fee paid to the membership company. 1
- A fee of THB 2,500,000 (≈ $74,400) · Diamond membership, 15 years. Fee paid to the membership company. 1
- A fee of THB 5,000,000 (≈ $149,000) · Reserve membership, 20 years; invitation only. Fee paid to the membership company. 1
- A fee of THB 1,000,000 (≈ $29,700) · Optional next-member family membership for the Platinum package. Fee paid to the membership company. 2
- A fee of THB 1,500,000 (≈ $44,600) · Optional next-member family membership for the Diamond package. Fee paid to the membership company. 2
- A fee of THB 2,000,000 (≈ $59,500) · Optional next-member family membership for the Reserve package. Fee paid to the membership company. 2
Requirements
- The applicant holds a foreign passport and complies with Thai entry rules. 1
- Membership fees for 5 years are THB 650,000 (≈ $19,300) for Bronze and THB 900,000 (≈ $26,800) for Gold. 1
- Membership fees are THB 1.5 million (≈ $44,600) for Platinum (10 years) and THB 2.5 million (≈ $74,400) for Diamond (15 years). 1
- Reserve membership (20 years) costs THB 5 million (≈ $149,000) and is by invitation only. 1
- Optional next-member family memberships cost THB 1 million (≈ $29,700) (Platinum), THB 1.5 million (≈ $44,600) (Diamond) and THB 2 million (≈ $59,500) (Reserve). 2
- Fees are paid to the membership company. 1 2 3
- Apply through the Thailand Privilege Card Co. membership process and pass its screening. 1
- Immigration stamps PE holders for up to one year on every entry within the membership term. 3
- Stays of 90 consecutive days remain subject to Immigration reporting. 2
Stay
- Membership term: Bronze 5 years, Gold 5, Platinum 10, Diamond 15, Reserve 20 (invitation only). Each entry is stamped for up to one year.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
Nationality
Foreign passport holders who meet provider screening and general Thai immigration rules; the membership page does not provide a nationality list.
Work
Membership does not permit work or study; business activity needs separate authorisation.
Family
Supplementary “Next Member” family memberships are offered for selected packages/tiers, subject to separate payment and proof of qualifying relationship. They are not automatic dependants. Your spouse or partner may not work in Thailand on this visa.
Official sources
- Thailand Privilege Card membership packages and validity · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (100% owned by Tourism Authority of Thailand) · checked 2026-10-10
- Thailand Privilege Card family/next-member options and work/study limitations · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration inspection manual: Privilege Entry (PE) grants up to one year per entry · Tak Immigration Office, Royal Thai Police · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-03-01
- Thailand Privilege Card benefits for families · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (Tourism Authority of Thailand) · checked 2026-10-12
Thailand Privilege (PE) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Privilege (PE) | Fee from ฿650k ≈ $19k | 1 yr | With a permit |
| LTR · Wealthy Pensioner | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Retirement O-A (1 year) | Needs income of ฿65k+ a month ≈ $1,930 | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Retirement O-X (10 years) | Needs income of ฿1.2M+ a year ≈ $36k | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Long-stay visitor (JPY 30M) Japan | Needs savings of ¥30M+ ≈ $189k | 1 yr | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Thailand Privilege (PE)?
A fee of THB 650,000 (≈ $19,300). Bronze membership, 5 years. A fee of THB 900,000 (≈ $26,800). Gold membership, 5 years. A fee of THB 1,500,000 (≈ $44,600). Platinum membership, 10 years. A fee of THB 2,500,000 (≈ $74,400). Diamond membership, 15 years.
How long can I stay on the Thailand Privilege (PE)?
Membership term: Bronze 5 years, Gold 5, Platinum 10, Diamond 15, Reserve 20 (invitation only).
Can I work on the Thailand Privilege (PE)?
With a permit. Membership does not permit work or study; business activity needs separate authorisation.
Can I bring my family on the Thailand Privilege (PE)?
Supplementary “Next Member” family memberships are offered for selected packages/tiers, subject to separate payment and proof of qualifying relationship.
How are Thailand Privilege (PE) holders taxed in Thailand?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Thailand Privilege (PE). The standard rules apply: A person present in Thailand for 180 days or more in a tax year is a Thai tax resident. Foreign-source assessable income earned from 1 January 2024 is taxed in Thailand in the year it is brought into the country; income earned before 2024 is not taxed even if brought in later.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Thailand Privilege Card membership packages and validity · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (100% owned by Tourism Authority of Thailand) · checked 2026-10-10
- Thailand Privilege Card family/next-member options and work/study limitations · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration inspection manual: Privilege Entry (PE) grants up to one year per entry · Tak Immigration Office, Royal Thai Police · checked 2026-10-10
- Thailand Privilege Card benefits for families · Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (Tourism Authority of Thailand) · checked 2026-10-12
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