To be precise, Thailand is not an immigration country, there is no clear immigration policy, and there is no concept of a green card; tourist visas, etc., cannot allow for long-term residence in Thailand.

If you want to immigrate to Thailand, you can do so through Thailand's unique visa."Elite Visa"is a way to achieve long-term residence in Thailand, similar to a VIP service card, which has residential attributes and allows for certain VIP services.

The visa is available in 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year versions. Moreover, the Thailand Elite Visa can currently be used for exit.

Suitable applicant groups:

Those who want to live in Thailand long-term, as the cost of living in Thailand is low, only one-third of that in the home country, making it suitable for retirement. In terms of medical care and children's education, various nationality education options are also available.

Another category is business people who frequently travel abroad for business and need a transit country; the Thailand Elite Visa can be used in conjunction with EU passports and others.

Advantages of the Thailand Elite Visa

1. Residence
Members of the Thailand Elite Visa can enjoy long-term residence rights in Thailand for 20 years/10 years/5 years based on the Thailand Elite Card membership, with the freedom to enter and exit the country, unlimited returns, and no need to apply for a return visa; each entry can last up to one year.

They can directly apply at the Thai Immigration Bureau to extend their stay without having to exit and return to their home country. Elite Visa members also enjoy a 90-day reporting service for visa processing.

2. Education
When it comes to studying abroad, don't just think of countries like the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada; Thailand is gradually becoming one of the popular countries for studying abroad, especially for younger students.

The quality of education in international schools in Thailand is top-notch globally, and these international schools have fewer restrictions on applications, such as school districts and parental nationality, and the tuition fees are much lower than in the home country, offering great value for money. A significant proportion of graduates often enter top 50 universities in the world, such as Oxford and Harvard, ensuring reliable education quality.

3. Medical Care
JCI certification is the "gold standard" for the level of medical services worldwide, representing the highest level of hospital service and management. As of now, Thailand has 64 hospitals and clinics that have received JCI certification, making it the 4th highest in the world.

4. Investment
In the World Bank's 2020 global business environment ranking, Thailand ranked 21st, rising 6 places from the previous year, with a total score of 80.1. Several key indicators in the assessment of Thailand's business environment have significantly improved, such as a 30% reduction in approval fees and substantial enhancements in digital services and legal regulations.