Thailand is a sought-after destination in Southeast Asia. The country offers an affordable and high standard of living. Its attractions include spectacular ancient ruins, scuba-diving sites, tropical islands, exciting nightlife, palaces, Buddhist temples, and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Key Advantages of the Thailand Elite Residence Program
Thailand Elite Residence Program options
There is no minimum residence requirement and residents can stay in the country for as long as they wish within the parameters of their chosen program.
The Thailand Elite Residence Program offers seven program options, each varying in validity, benefits, and costs. The following are the three most popular options available:
Long-Term Residence in Thailand
With its rich cultural history, affordable yet exceptionally high standard of living, and favorable tax regime, Thailand is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for travelers and professionals, even as a second home destination.
Thailand’s exclusive residence program gives foreign nationals the right to live in the country for up to 20 years. The Thailand Elite Residence Program is the first program of its kind worldwide, offering unlimited access to the jewel of Southeast Asia, as well as a range of complimentary VIP privileges.
To complete an online application, please visit www.thailandelite-direct.com/en
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The residence permit (privilege entry visa) is issued by the Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited (TPC) — a wholly owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The ‘Land of Smiles’, as the country is often referred to due to the friendly disposition of its citizens, has become one of the most sought-after destinations in Southeast Asia, with an increasing number of wealthy families and retired individuals seeking to take advantage of its temperate climate, spectacular landscape, and outstanding leisure facilities.
Procedures and time frame of the Thailand Elite Residence Program
TPC has an efficient application process. Approved applicants and dependents must inform TPC seven days in advance of their request to have the visa affixed upon their arrival at the airport under normal travel conditions or at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok.
The first step after the prospective client has contacted Piptan International Inc. is the completion of the initial due diligence checks. Thereafter, the client agreement can be signed and the retainer can be paid. The application for Thai residence can then be prepared and submitted. After the application is approved following a two–three-month process, the successful applicant can make the contribution. The residence visa can be issued within two weeks after TPC has confirmed receipt of the full application fee. Finally, the welcome letter can be received by the client and an appointment can be made for the visa affixation service.
Dual Citizenship in Thailand
The residence permit (privilege entry visa) obtained through the TPC does not lead to permanent resident status or citizenship because it is not classified as a non-immigrant visa.
In order to apply to become a Thai permanent resident, applicants must have had a Thai non-immigrant visa for at least three years prior to the submission of the application and must have three consecutive yearly extensions in order to qualify. The applicant must also be a holder of a non-immigrant visa at the time of submitting the permanent residence application.
An application for citizenship can be filed to become a Thai naturalized citizen after holding permanent resident status in Thailand for 10 consecutive years. Thailand does not recognize dual citizenship, but there are exceptions.
To complete an online application, please visit www.thailandelite-direct.com/en
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