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Can holders of the Elite Visa enter Thailand during travel restrictions?

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Jul 2, 2020
4 years ago
Michael ********
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Elite Visa.

Seen nothing mentioned about entry for holders or are they getting in on the quiet ?

I was contemplating getting one before world turned upside down.
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The discussion revolves around the Thailand Elite Visa and the challenges faced by its holders in entering Thailand amid current travel restrictions. Users express skepticism about the Elite Visa's benefits, noting complaints from those stranded abroad. An official update confirms that Elite Visa holders cannot currently enter Thailand, affecting their membership duration, which will be extended by six months as compensation. Users share experiences regarding visa processing times and recommend against starting an application while uncertain travel conditions persist.
Alan ******
Iam waiting for the Super Elite one 🤣🤣🤣
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Eric *********
Insilent
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Wendy *******
I heard it takes 4 week for approving. I think you are running out of time. Also I heard during the process time your visa run out, you need to fly out and come back in, and Elite is not responsible of extending or waive your current visa status
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Ivan ************
Elite sent a circular around to their members confirming that Elite holders are affected by this and cannot enter Thailand at the present time. They are extending Elite membership by six months as a compensation.

If you are already physically in Thailand, moving onto Elite and staying is an option. You might need to get going on it though if your permission runs out on 31, as the application process takes a certain amount of time.
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Ivan ************
FWIW I did read somewhere that they had sped up the process significantly, I think if you wanted it, no harm in asking them. You don't pay until actually approved anyway, so it's not like you'd pay and then have to leave.
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Thomas ********************
Yeah, in my case it took more than a month. I lost some time due to annoying banks. But I don't think I could've made it in a month. I'd not recommend anyone inside the country start the process now. Would need some post July 31 clarity.
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Alan ******
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Brahim ******
That service is not as elite as they claim to be. Just glorified tourist visa.
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Ben ******
I ask Thai elite staff say now cannot back to Thailand, because I want back too.... but I think have many people want know.
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Andy *****
Glad I didnt get one hahaha
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Andy *****
Feel free to look at my wall. I only post fun things on there but u will see my lifestyle and it's not one that doesnt have any money.
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Tod *********
the only people who say that are people who can't afford one :O
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Andy *****
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 and the people that look down on other people probably dont have nothing themselves.
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Phill ******
@Andy ****
 nobody cares .
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Andy *****
@Phill *****
 apparently you do since you took the time to comment and read through my posts.
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@Tod ********
 my wedding cost a million dollars and was broadcasted on national tv. I chair a private investment group where I'm majority shareholder and our investment portfolio is well over 150 million usd currently. My father is a government minister in cambodia and my father in law had well over 1000 staff in phuket running one of the biggest hotel chains here. Please dont be ignorant
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Michael ********
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Thing is I am on farang stranded abroad group and lots of people complaining but not noticed any one complaining they have elite visa snd cannot get in. Makes me wonder
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Phill ******
not as elite as you think .or pay for .
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Nick ****
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 it's elite except when it matters
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