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Earn with Ease: Join the Thailand Privilege Card Referral Program as a Sub‑Agent (Thai Elite Express)

Help others experience long-term stays in Thailand while you earn commissions for every successful Thailand Privilege Card referral.

Help qualified clients apply for the Thailand Privilege Card (formerly Thailand Elite Visa) and earn commissions for successful referrals.

Thailand’s appeal as a long-term destination continues to grow. Many foreign nationals want a clearer long-stay plan—whether they’re retirees, frequent travelers, or families relocating. That’s where the Thailand Privilege Card referral program can be relevant.

If you have access to clients who want to stay in Thailand long term, becoming a Thailand Privilege Card Sub‑Agent lets you introduce them to our team and earn commission when the membership is successfully completed.

Quick overview (for partners)

You refer the client.
We guide the client through the process.
Commissions are paid for successful referrals (terms confirmed during onboarding).
Keep your role high-level: introduce and connect; we handle the detailed process and questions.

Why Become a Thailand Privilege Card Sub-Agent?

The Thailand Privilege Card (formerly known as the Thai Elite Visa) is a government-backed long-stay membership program with options that cover 5 to 20 years, depending on the package.

Members may receive benefits such as fast-track airport immigration services and concierge-style assistance (availability depends on package and current program rules).

Thailand Privilege Card packages (quick reference)

Package	Term	Fee (THB)
Bronze	5 years	650,000
Gold	5 years	900,000
Platinum	10 years	1,500,000
Diamond	15 years	2,500,000
Reserve	20 years	5,000,000 (invitation only)

We confirm the latest package inclusions and eligibility during the consultation, since benefits and terms can change.

How You Benefit as a Sub-Agent

When you refer clients to the program, you receive commission payouts for successful memberships. Commission varies depending on the package your client selects.

This partnership can offer:

an additional income stream linked to approved memberships
support from our team throughout the client journey
optional access to marketing support/materials (where available and agreed)

You don’t need to be in Thailand full-time to get started. Sub‑Agents from around the world are welcome, as long as you can introduce foreign nationals interested in living long-term in Thailand.

How the ThaiElite‑Express Referral Program Works

Register
Become a registered Sub‑Agent with us. Once approved, you’ll gain access to referral instructions and support.
Refer Your Clients
Introduce individuals interested in long-stay options in Thailand.
Notify Our Team (with consent)
Email our representative with the applicant’s full name and (recommended) nationality + email/phone, confirming the client agreed to be contacted. You can choose whether you’d like us to contact the client directly on your behalf.
Receive Confirmation
We’ll confirm receipt of the referral and keep you informed throughout the process.

What you do vs what we do

Step	You (Sub‑Agent)	Thai Elite Express
First contact	Introduce the client	Respond, consult, and explain packages
Questions	Keep it high-level	Handle detailed program/process questions
Paperwork	No heavy lifting	Guide documents and coordinate process
Progress updates	Optional	Provide updates to client and partner
Payment stage	You don’t collect payments	Guide client through post-approval steps

Commission Details: Tailored to the Package

Every successful referral is rewarded with a commission that varies depending on the membership package selected.

To keep details accurate and avoid outdated information, we recommend all prospective Sub‑Agents consult directly with our team. We’ll walk you through:

what counts as a valid referral
how commissions are triggered (typically after approval and completed membership payment)
payout timing and method

Join our team of Sub‑Agents

It’s a win-win: your clients get guided support through the Thailand Privilege membership process, and you earn commission-based rewards for successful memberships.

Compliance note

Thailand Privilege Card is a long-stay membership program and is not a work permit. Approval is not guaranteed, and program terms can change. When in doubt, send the client to our team for the most current guidance.

Disclaimer: This page is for general information and is not legal, financial, or professional advice. Program details may change. Confirm current terms with our team before making decisions.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for Thai elite visa?

The applicant/the Member must have and maintain to have the following qualifications: Being allowed to stay in Thailand in accordance with the immigration laws or any related law of Thailand.(no overstay record) Holding foreign passport. Not having been sentenced by a judgment to imprisonment in any countries except for an offense committed through negligence. Not having been adjudicated bankrupt. Not having been declared as a person of unsound mind incompetence, or quasi incompetent.

How long can I stay in Thailand with Elite Visa?

Thailand Elite offer a 5,10 or 20 years membership and ensure the renewal of your visa during the validity of the membership. Each time a member goes through the Thai immigration, he/she will automatically get a one-year visa stamp in his/her passport until expiration of the membership. If the member happens to stay for more than 1-year consecutively in Thailand, then a simple renewal at the immigration office will grant another 1-year visa stamp.

Is Thailand Elite a scam?

The Thailand Elite Visa is a program initiated and approved by the Royal Thai government in 2003. The Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd, which runs the Elite Visa program is a fully owned subsidiary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport. ThaiElite-Express empowered by HLG Law Firm is an authorized sale agent.

Can I work with Thailand Elite?

After becoming an Elite member and obtaining your Thailand Elite Visa, you can apply anytime to a non-immigrant business visa and a work permit allowing you to work in Thailand. You also have the option of applying to the Elite Flexible Plus, invest at least 1 million USD in Thailand either in real estate, a limited or public company, or in stock exchange, and be granted a work permit.

How do I pay for Thailand Elite?

The payment is required only after submission of your application, the immigration background check by the Thai immigration, and receipt of the Approval Letter by email. Applicants could then choose to proceed to their membership fee by local or overseas bank transfer, credit card or depositing money to Thailand Elite bank account directly.

Is the Thailand Elite visa for Digital Nomads?

The Thailand Elite Visa is perfectly suitable for Digital Nomads. As business or retirement visas are not necessary a good match for digital nomads, the Elite Visa answers to all nomads with numerous privileges to cater members’ needs. With very little documentation needed, as well as the flexibility of applying from anywhere, regardless abroad, on arrival, or within Thailand. The process is seamless and fast. Moreover, from a study by The Instant Group, Bangkok has recently been voted as the world’s second-best city to work in as a digital nomad (best city in Asia). This is down to the innumerable benefits in which Bangkok brings, which are but not limited to; Internet broadband speed, culture, scenery, transportation, weather, affordability, cuisine, and more. Having already welcomed 35 million digital nomads from all over the world, in 2021, it’s forecasted that there would be more arrivals to the Land of Smiles with constant technological and infrastructure improvements.

What is the long term visa available in Thailand?

Applying to a Thailand Elite program is a viable and easy solution to stay and live for a long period of time in Thailand. Only Thailand Elite can offer a 5,10 or 20 years membership and ensure the renewal of the visa during the validity of the applicant membership. As of today, all other non-immigrant visa options are limited to a validity period of 1 or 2 years.

Thailand elite vs Retirement Visa

To retire in Thailand, the Elite Visa is a worry-free option compared to the Retirement Visa from the application, during holding period to the renewable. At the application time, for an Elite, the documentation is minimal, and no medical insurance nor proof of funds is required for instance. During the holding period, Elite members enjoy numerous privileges such as an assistance for their 90 days report, a fast track at the airport immigration, the lounge access and airport limousine, assistance in opening a bank account in local or foreign currency, a 24/7 call center and much more. The Elite Visa offers you an easy renewable of the Privilege Entry Visa for the duration of your membership.