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Can foreigners apply for an Elite visa in Thailand if their non-B visa expires?

Jan 6, 2021
5 years ago
Hettie *******
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Can foreigners apply for elite visa within the country if their non b expires?
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Foreigners can apply for an Elite visa from within Thailand even if their Non-B visa expires, but they should not be on overstay. The application must be processed in Bangkok.
Briton *********
Whats the price and term for that these days
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Jeffrey ************
@Briton ********
Thai elite website.
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Briton *********
@Jeffrey ***********
hahah ya it just didnt load I see the pricing now
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Jeffrey ************
@Briton ********
many options.,...
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Garrett ***********
Yes, you can apply and transition to an Elite visa from any visa inside the country, however they can only stamp you in Bangkok.

However, you shouldn't be on overstay.
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Bim *******
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they me can only apply inside the country if your on a tourist visa
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Hettie *******
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@Bim ******
how about non b?
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Bim *******
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you may have to phone Thailand Elite and ask them
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Garrett ***********
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Who told you?
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Bim *******
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Thailand Elite. In fact a friend of mine who is a member did a renewal for the 20 year one and already had a valid elite visa and told her had to leave and come back to get the new one.
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Garrett ***********
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I'm going to follow up on this.
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Bim *******
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maybe phone Thailand elite or email them to check. I would be interested in the reply they give you.
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Garrett ***********
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That is incorrect.
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Bim *******
@Garrett **********
not what they told me. On many occasions.
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