Thailand’s premium long-stay program is simpler than a work visa, but still logistical: membership purchase, background checks, airport services, extensions, family add-ons. An agent’s value is handling the rhythm.
Scope to insist on
- Package selection (transferability, upgrade paths).
- Police clearance flow & notarizations.
- Entry/activation, 90-day reporting, TM.30 notifications.
- Family add-on timelines and school letters.
Quality signals
Clear service map from payment to card issuance; realistic timelines; experience with embassies and re-entry permits; renewal reminders.
Red flags
Lowball fees, “VIP fast track” without official basis, vague refunds.
Pricing
Program fees are public; agents earn margins/service fees. Ask for a written comparison of packages and total landed cost.
CTA
Choose agents who furnish a post-arrival checklist (mobile, banking, lease registration).
Editor’s note: You’re buying predictability, not just a card.