The Thailand Elite Visa program is an initiative conceived by
the Thai government to attract high-net-worth individuals,
businesspeople, and investors into the country by offering
long-term stay visas without the need to deal with the usual
bureaucratic processes. The program also offers other privileges
such as airport pick-ups, express passport lanes at Thai airports,
lounge access across Thailand, and golf club memberships.
As Thailand gears itself to reopen for travelers, Elite Visa
holders will be among the first foreign nationals to be allowed
into the country, making the program even more attractive for those
taking it into consideration. Currently Thailand's borders are
only open to returning Thai nationals, permanent residents,
diplomats, and non-b/work permit holders. The Thai government is
currently in the process of adding Elite Visa holders to that list.
All arrivals are still subject to COVID-19 testing, health
insurance, and quarantine procedures as
