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Can I switch from a marriage visa to a 5-year Elite visa outside of Bangkok?
Thailand Elite VisaMarriage VisaVisa Change ProcedureChiang Mai ImmigrationVisa RequirementsTE Visa Approval Process
Jun 4, 2020
6 years ago
Janey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone changed from a marriage visa to a 5-year elite visa outside BKK? Any advice? TIA
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The conversation revolves around the possibility of changing from a marriage visa to a Thailand Elite (TE) visa outside Bangkok. Respondents mention that the only location for TE visa issuance in Thailand is Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok; hence, while one can apply from other places, approval and stamping typically require a trip to Bangkok. Comments note the processing time for TE visa approval can take 1-3 months, and highlight the advantages of TE visas, including benefits and ease of management without frequent immigration visits.
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Lindsey **********
I want to do the same as you
Divorce then
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Divorce then
Elite visa
Janey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERFeel free to ask, I should have it done in 2 months and then will let you know how it went. :)
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Kuan ******
For TE do U still need to do annual renewal ?
Bim *******
@Kuan *****
yes unless you leave the country and come back you get stamped in for another year without the need for the extension. The extension is really easy anyway but you need to inform TE 2 weeks before you do your extension which you can do at your local immigration office without the need to go to Bangkok. You can make the visa last 6 years.Reply to
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Allan ************
Hi who or what is TE please
Ivan ************
@Abadii ****
you don't need to study anything on Elite, and no tests, you just pay the money and get a no hassle visa for the period.Ivan ************
@Abadii ****
no not for those ones. It's just the once off. The 20k/year is another one that includes more perks like golf, etcWayne ********
@Allan ***********
Thai Elite but it’s not for all as is expensive but there are benefits Stan *******
Thailand Elite visa.
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Wayne ********
my wife and i both changed from retirement to TE because got sick and tired of all their chopping and changing at immigration makes like easy for us now and don’t have to see these people in immigration or if necessary TE will do for us
Ivan ************
Could just pay an agent for far less money.
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Garrett ***********
@Ja***
Not sure if you've already been approved or not, but if not it takes 1-3 months to be approved so you should submit an application asap. You don't have to pay anything until after you're approved. Janey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks, guys! I suspected as much.
Mark *******
@Bim ******
HiyaWhen flights open I intend to get back into Thailand on a tourist30 and an on going Elite application
I'm stuck in UK now waiting.Partner in our house Rayong
Do you see any issues
Be my first Elite for Peace of mind
Janey ******
ORIGINAL POSTERIs this the official site? Doesn't seem like a Thai Government site 🤔
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Bim *******
@Janey *****
once in Bangkok you meet a TE representative and they do everything for you. You just sit and wait for them and off you go. All very easy.Reply to
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Bim *******
The only place that TE visa is issued within Thailand is Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok. Once approved you they make you an appointment and the process takes about 2 hours.
Garrett ***********
I just saw someone in here last couple of weeks got their elite inside Thailand. He lived in Chiang Mai but had to go to Bangkok to get the stamp.
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