The Thailand Elite Visa offers an easy immigration solution for foreigners wanting a rewarding and laidback lifestyle in the Land of Smiles. The visa program gives you access to various privileges, from expedited immigration services to luxury lifestyle perks, and provides a physical Thailand Elite Card to make leveraging these benefits easier.
In this guide, we’ll explain what the Thailand Elite Card is (and what it’s not), how to get one, and how to use it to leverage your many Thailand Privilege benefits.
What is the Thailand Elite Card?
The Thailand Elite Visa stands out as a Thai immigration solution that provides exclusive benefits and a long-term stay in Thailand. However, don’t mix the Thai Elite Visa with the Thai Elite Card, as they are not the same. Instead, the physical card serves as an additional service that makes your stay in Thailand more convenient as a Thailand Privilege Member.
When you become a Thailand Privilege member, you get your Elite Visa which is placed in your passport. You then have the option of acquiring a physical Thailand Elite Card which will identify you as a member and Elite Visa holder.
The Thai Elite card, while not mandatory, will appeal to you if you plan to frequently make use of the premium perks like faster immigration procedures, airport transfers, and discounts on luxury experiences. It makes leveraging the benefits you are entitled to a quick and easy process.
However, it’s important to remember that the Thailand Elite Card doesn’t replace a valid visa or exempt you from following immigration laws. You do not show it to immigration officials at the border, you still show your visa in your passport.
How to Get a Thailand Elite Card
To begin the application process for the Thailand Elite Card, you must first become a Thailand Privilege Member. First, contact a General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA). These are private organizations, such as Siam Legal, that are partnered with the government to provide free professional consulting for your Thailand Privilege membership.
The GSSA will assist you in completing and submitting your application to ensure that you get yours quickly and successfully. After the GSSA has helped send your completed application to Thailand Privilege, the Thai authorities will then conduct a background check, typically taking up to six weeks. This process is easy to pass, and once you are approved you will then need to pay the membership fee to finalize your membership and get your Thailand Elite Visa.
Once your membership is active, you will get a digital membership ID, but you can also then request your physical card. You can either request assistance from your GSSA agent or get it directly from Thailand Privilege by calling the Members Contact Center (MCC), a Thailand Privilege members-only helpline.
What Benefits Does the Thailand Elite Card Provide?
Whether or not you get the Thailand Elite Card, if you are a Thailand Privilege member, you get access to a variety of exclusive perks to elevate your time in Thailand. These include health checkups, spa treatments, free golf at top-tier courses, free movie tickets, discounts at leading vendors across the country, and many more.
While any member can enjoy Thailand’s luxury services offered by the Elite Visa, the Thailand Elite Card makes it quicker and easier. Instead of dealing with the Membership Contact Center or keeping track of your membership ID, you can simply present your card to access these benefits. It’s an effortless way to upgrade your lifestyle and enjoy more convenience during your stay.
How to Use a Thailand Elite Card
Using the Thailand Elite Card is not as hard as you think. It’s like any other card you have in your wallet.
In some cases, you can simply show your card at a participating vendor to unlock the benefit. For simple transactions like getting free movie tickets, a discount at fine dining, or access to the premium lounge at Thai immigration.
Other times, you will need to contact the MCC to help you book some of the more involved Thai Elite privileges such as reserving a round of golf, booking a domestic flight, or securing exclusive event tickets.
In these cases, you make your reservation through the MCC, then when you arrive at the vendor, you can just flash your card and you can get started right away. No pulling up a membership number and contacting Thailand Privilege to confirm your identity; just a seamless experience.
Free Professional Assistance to Get a Thailand Elite Card
If having a Thailand Elite Card to easily access a huge amount of VIP benefits appeals to you, consider a Thailand Privilege Membership to make your time in Thailand convenient and rewarding. Contact Siam Legal, one of the country’s largest and most successful GSSAs, and we’ll provide you with expert, FREE assistance that will ensure you can join Thailand Privilege swiftly and successfully.