Answered8 years ago
Can holders of the Thai Elite Visa be denied entry into Thailand?
I read stories of people living back to bac tourist visa, ED visa etc for years. Then bam they get denied entry. Claim they don't need to work (i.e. financially independent) so wonder if they got elite visa would they still risk getting denied entry? Anyone ever hear of someone with the Thai Elite being denied entry?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around concerns regarding the potential denial of entry for holders of the Thai Elite Visa, particularly due to past experiences of individuals on tourist and education visas being denied. Several commenters noted that they or others have never heard of someone being denied entry with a valid Elite Visa, highlighting its benefits for those looking for a long-term stay without needing to work. The conversation also touches on alternatives like student visas, visa reporting requirements, and recent experiences with visa processes, suggesting a generally positive reception of the Elite Visa among its holders.
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Steve **********
sorry,just read it now!!
Steve **********
what is the fee for elite visa?
Greg ******
I just received my welcome letter for The Elite Visa. Now I just have to make an appointment to have it placed in my passport.
From the time I applied for it until I got my welcome letter for the Elite Visa was only 31 days.
I think it is a great choice for a long term stay in Thailand.
From the time I applied for it until I got my welcome letter for the Elite Visa was only 31 days.
I think it is a great choice for a long term stay in Thailand.
Hans *************
@Greg *****
What kind of background check? Are you also expected to show that you can finance yourself for a certain time?
Ken *************
OPDo they issue a card ID (like a credit card) or is it a stamp in your passport.
Greg ******
The 20 year Elite Superiority Extension is one million baht, The 20 year Elite Ultimate Privilege Grand Package is two million baht.
Greg ******
@Jay **********
I enjoy living in Thailand now, but my thoughts and conditions may change over that long of time period. So I decided on the 5 year option. The 20 year option is much better cost wise.
Jay ***********
@Greg *****
did the 20 year option seem like too much of a risk to you ? Just been pondering all the optionsGreg ******
@Jay **********
I went with the 5 year / 500,000 baht plan. I went to their office in Bangkok to apply so I could ask questions. You fill out the application wait a few weeks for a background check, then get an approval letter with instructions on how to make the payment, then you get a welcome letter after they verify payment.
Jay ***********
@Greg *****
which plan did you opt for ?
Jan *********
Why should a holder of a valid thai elite visa be rejected?
Ken *************
OPJan Ströher no reason I could think of, but with all the comments of (seemingly) random denials, maybe someone knows of one.
Ken *************
OPThis was more a question of curiosity and longer term planning. Currently just spending the summers in Thailand while kids are in school in US. Getting a 60 day visa from the Thai consulate in Houston each year. Since I do have a number of entries (15+ from 2010 onward) in my passport (mix of 30 day on arrival, and 60 day visas, plus one year long METV that was never needed), problems are always in the back of my mind, but I really don't expect any issues.
My only issue now is my son's US passport expires 2 days shy of being 6 months from our Thailand exit in Aug. He enters on Thai passport, so theoretically should not be a problem, but he travels with US passport, so rather than risk problems, will likely just renew it now.
My only issue now is my son's US passport expires 2 days shy of being 6 months from our Thailand exit in Aug. He enters on Thai passport, so theoretically should not be a problem, but he travels with US passport, so rather than risk problems, will likely just renew it now.
Tristan *********
If you plan on staying here longterm, you might as well just start out with a student visa and learn Thai. It’s a lot cheaper than an Elite Visa and the Thai comes in handy later. Nevertheless the Elite Visa is the correct way to do it for non-retirees that want to stay longterm. That’s what it’s designed for afaik
Robert *******
that could depends on his purpose and activity on how he wish to stay inside Thailand. If you need to work while in Thailand the ED visa or the Thai Elite visa is not an option.
Tod *********
I know 10-15 people who have elite visas and have never ever heard of anyone getting anything but the deluxe treatment when entering the country..
Tim ********
i do have it and can confirm this. there was never a question about anything
Robert *******
Never heard of people being denied entry with the Thai Elite Visa. This Thai Elite Visa is based on the tourist visa, you're still not allowed to work inside Thailand with this visa.
George ******************
@Robert ******
yes it is. Twice now I have reported 14 days before my reporting date, once it refused me, I mailed it in and that was excepted. I just did it this month, and it says pending. On my due date I mailed it in, with a copy of the registration number they give you. We shall see what happens, but for me online sucks, mail though has always worked okay.
Richard *******
Depends where you live on whether they will help you with the reporting. Fine if you are in Bangkok, probably not out in the wilds.
Robert *******
@Kenneth ************
I guess for a fee, it is not that difficult to use the 90 day on-line reporting program.Ken *************
OP@Robert ******
doesn't the agency issuing the visa help with reporting?Robert *******
Yes.
Tony ********
@Robert ******
Still do 90 day reporting.Activity
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