May82025 by ConsultantsNo Comments
Thailand Privilege Visa BRONZE Membership

Thailand Privilege Visa BRONZE Membership

Thai Immigration
The Thailand Privilege Visa Bronze Membership is a hypothetical entry-level membership tier under the Thailand Privilege Visa (Thailand Elite Visa) program, which is managed by the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd. (TPC), a subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This membership tier would cater to individuals seeking a cost-effective, flexible option for long-term residency in Thailand, providing access to core benefits without the higher costs associated with premium tiers. While not officially confirmed, the Bronze Membership would likely follow the same legal and administrative framework as other Thailand Elite Visa categories, governed by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and related ministerial regulations. II. Legal Basis and Administrative Authority A. Governing Law Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) – The primary statute governing long-term visas issued by the Ministry…
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Apr142025 by ConsultantsNo Comments
Thailand Privilege Visa GOLD Membership

Thailand Privilege Visa GOLD Membership

Thai Visa
The Thailand Privilege Visa GOLD Membership, part of the newly restructured Thailand Privilege Card program (formerly the Elite Visa program), is a 5-year long-stay visa package offered under the Non-Immigrant Visa Category “PE” (Privilege Entry). This membership tier, officially launched in October 2023, is designed for foreigners seeking extended, legally sanctioned residence in Thailand without the need to satisfy employment, retirement, or marriage-based eligibility. The GOLD membership is the entry-level tier in the Thailand Privilege Visa hierarchy, but it still grants significant immigration advantages, access to exclusive services, and a simplified residency process. This article provides a comprehensive and legally detailed analysis of the GOLD Membership, including its governing legal structure, eligibility criteria, member obligations, procedural mechanics, and statutory limitations. 1. Legal Basis and Administrative Authority 1.1 Statutory and Administrative…
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Dec12012 by ConsultantsNo Comments
Extension of your VOA

Extension of your VOA

Visa Extension
There are different Thai visas and each Thai visa has it own procedure to extend its validity,  This is a very brief overview of what is needed to have each one extended and what the documents that you will be required to have.   Can a Visa on Arrival (VOA) be extended?   That is a very common question and the answer is both yes and no. The VOA cannot be extended in general. Should you however not be able to travel, the VOA may be extended by Thai Immigration. The grounds are normally on the bases of medical grounds. As an example, you suffer a heart attack during the course of your stay in Thailand, Thai Immigration will extended the VOA until such time that you are able to…
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Dec12012 by ConsultantsNo Comments
Extension of Thai “B” Visa

Extension of Thai “B” Visa

Visa Extension
The Thai "B" or Business Visa can be extended to a one year visa in country as follows. The extension of the visa is normally based on employment and as such there are certain regulations governing the company who is employing you. Speak to us about a work permit in Thailand and how best to avoid the normal problems with the extension of the business visa in Thailand. The rules in Thailand with regards to the visa process and also the work permit process does change. 5 years ago to have a work permit issued took 2-3 weeks yet today it now takes less than 5 days to complete the process. Also the cancellation of the work permit and the visa has in recent years become a problem as the…
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Dec12012 by ConsultantsNo Comments
Residence Certificate Issuance

Residence Certificate Issuance

Visa Extension
There are 4 types of the Residence Certificate and replacement paper, which are issued for alien as follow. 1. Residence Certificate (TM. 15), red cover 2. Residence Certificate (TM. 16), dark blue or black cover 3. The Replacement of Residence Certificate (TM. 17), white cover 4. Residence Certificate charge exemption (TM. 16 EX), dark blue cove 1. Residence Certificate (TM. 15) This certificate is issued for alien who is permitted to stay in the Kingdom before the enforcement of the provision mentioned that the alien must apply for the Residence Certificate. 1.1 Concerned Regulations and Laws 1.1.1 Act of Immigration B.E. 2522 (1979) Section 50 1.1.2 Ministerial Regulation No. 12 (B.E. 2529) issued under Act of Immigration B.E. 2522 1.1.3 Rules of Police, not concerning with case, nature 34, chapter…
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Dec12012 by Consultants8 Comments
Thailand Immigration : Basic Rules

Thailand Immigration : Basic Rules

Thai Law
This is simply a reminder of some of the basic rules which are commonly broken in Thailand and which Thai Immigration takes a dim view of. The first is covered in Section 37, which states that if you have been granted a temporary stay in Thailand, you are not permitted to take up employment without apply for a Thai Work Permit. The second part of the basic rules is that you have to inform Thai Immigration where you reside at all times. Should you move to a new address, you have to notify Thai Immigration within 24 hours of the move. The rules and penalties are follows: You will not engage in employment with permission - being having a work permit. Should you take up employment with a work permit…
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