Can I Obtain a Thai Elite Visa While Living in the UK?

Thai Elite Visa Visa Application Expat Immigration

July 20, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi friends. Does anybody know if it's possible to obtain a Thai elite visa from outside of Thailand please (UK). Thanks.

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It is not possible to apply for a Thai Elite Visa at a Thai consulate. Instead, you must apply through the Thai Elite company, which assists you with the application process from outside Thailand. Once approved, they will meet you at the airport to place the visa sticker in your passport. Communication is maintained via email during the application, and you'll need to seek special permission from the Thai Embassy in London to enter Thailand.

Robert *******

And it went sideways enough. Thanks for the stories

4 years ago

Gregor **********

you exchange emails with them during the application process if you do it from outside Thailand. With their email confirmation you can apply at the Thai Embassy London for the special permission to be among the group of people who are allowed to enter Thailand. Government has just announced that they EXPECT to include Elite Visa holders . . . .nothing written in stone, yet

4 years ago

Pete *******

@Gregor *********

how much is the elite visa Gregor?

4 years ago

Gregor **********

@Pete ******

Elite Visa starts with 500,000 THB for 5 years and can be bought for up to 20 years. Please refer to the link

@Tod ********

posted above

4 years ago

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Gregor **********

those who apply at the Thai Embassy or consulate for the special entry permission, ALL except Thai nationals need to show the insurance, a fit-to-fly certificate and a test result for Covid19 not older than 72 hours . . .source PattayaMail: "A spokesperson for Thailand Privilege Card said, “We are very pleased that current elite visa holders may be given preference as Thailand begins to allow foreigners back.” However, they will still be subject to pre and post coronavirus tests and certification, compulsory 14-days quarantine in a government facility and comprehensive medical insurance worth at least US$100,000"

4 years ago

Bo ******

Are the Elite and migrants exempt from the $100,000 insurance requirement? I do not see how the migrants can afford that insurance.

4 years ago

Jeffrey ************

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@Gregor *********

No. 5 just doesn't make sense though Gregor. The elite visa is not for working, in fact it is specifically prohibited. 🤔🤔

4 years ago

Gregor **********

@Jeffrey ***********

yes I too noticed it doesn't make sense. It should just say "Foreigner who have an Elite Card". You are not allowed to work inside Thailand with the Elite visa. You can however work abroad and return on the elite visa anytime. I guess we have to wait and see how this will play out

4 years ago

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Gregor **********

Tod *********

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4 years ago

Tod *********

Nope, you can't apply for an elite visa at a thai consulate

You apply thru the elite company and then they meet you at the airport and put the visa sticker in when you go thru immigrations.

4 years ago

Jeffrey ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thanks very much.

4 years ago

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Jeffrey ************

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